# BorderWatcher > Real-time European border crossing traffic and wait times. (iPhone/iPad app by Tamas Szabo.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderwatcher/id1444681822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tamas Szabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444681821) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: $4.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 32 MB - Languages: American English, Bosnian, Croatian, German (Germany), Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Turkish - Released: 2025-08-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderwatcher/id1444681822/reviews.md ## What is BorderWatcher? BorderWatcher was made in order to create a platform which informs about the car traffic at every Hungarian border crossings. The application gets the data periodically from the official website, but the information found there isn't accurate. To provide more accurate information it is necessary that you indicate how long did your border crossing take. Year after year its expanded with other countries such as (Serbia, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Kosovo, Poland) ## Key features - Real-time border traffic data - Multiple European countries supported - User-contributed crossing times - Improved data accuracy through community input - Travel planning assistance ## Chart rankings - #159 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderwatcher/id1444681822/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Sehr gut und hilfreich *2025-08-03* Top ### 5/5 — Absolut empfehlenswert für Autoreisen 👏 *2024-08-18* Die Wartezeiten sind etwas konservativ positiv geschätzt. Lieber immer noch 15 Minuten drauf packen. Ich würde nie wieder ohne diese App vorher zu checken, auf eine Landesgrenze zu fahren! Vor allem im Gebiet Ungarn, Serbien, Rumänien und Bulgarien 👍 **Developer response:** Thank you! :) Yea the app could be as accurate as possible, but depends on the nature of the border crossing it wont be 100% precise ### 5/5 — Not many users *2024-08-18* Idea is good. But I would make it free, make the app popular, have the reliable data then try to sell it. Today not enough info **Developer response:** Thanks :), The app reached 400k users a couple days ago. The last 7 days there were 18103 post from the users which means ~2600 posts daily There is 763 feedback with 591 is 5 stars Android has a limited free version, same popularity I believe the app is popular and much more usable, but i have to admit you, it would be better if everyone knows it :). For that case you can help to spread it in your community Thank you in advance! ### 1/5 — Nicht so gut… :( *2024-07-21* Leider sind nicht alle Kameras verfügbar/aktualisiert, die sonst auch im Internet gewesen wären. Die Zeiten werden nur sehr selten aktualisiert zu Grenzübergängen Richtung montenegro/albanien/kosovo. Auch werden keine Durchschnittszeiten für die ganze Woche Protokolliert sodass man nachschauen kann wann sonst Zeiten sind an denen man wenig warten muss. Alles in allem ist die App leider absolut unbrauchbar für meine Anwendung. Schade eigentlich, da das Konzept interessant ist. Ich brauche jetzt auch keinen riesen Text vom Entwickler, denn die App habe ich REFUNDED bei Apple. **Developer response:** Unfortunately there is no camera installed everywhere. This is not up to us, its the responsibility of the governments of countries What is available and technically possible the app contains :) Around 139 camera stream is available in the app There were 12033 user post in the last 7 days, which means ~1700 user post per day Hope later will earn a better feedback, FU :) ### 5/5 — Sehr gut *2024-07-20* Damit kann man die Wartezeiten an den Grenzübergängen nachsehen und ggf. auf andere ausweichen. Vielen Dank für die Umsetzung. Allerdings sollten die Kameras wieder aktualisiert werden. Vielen Dank für die Umsetzung. **Developer response:** Thank you Hancioglu! Teşekkürler kardeşim ### 5/5 — Very good *2024-07-18* Very good, more people if I join it will be better ### 1/5 — Schrott *2024-07-08* Also es lohnt sich diese app nicht zu kaufen egal wann und welche grenzen ich mir angucke ( Richtung Türkei / hin oder zurück) ist angeblich nie was los!!! Wegen mir müssten schon 4 Familien stundenlang an der grenze warten es sei Ungarn,Serbien ,Bulgarien oder Türkei grenze! Wenn euer app noch so aktuell ist oder nicht viele Nutzer habt finde ich es persönlich unverschämt dass, ihr dafür Geld verlangt! **Developer response:** In the past 7 days there were overall 7758 post from users, which means daily 1108 waiting post.. If its not enough then i dont know what is it... I admit that for turkish border crossing points do not have enough data yet, but there are the cameras and embedded traffic map also if you dont see any user data. For the journey from Germany across Austria - Hungary - Serbia - Bulgaria - Turkey or Croatia - Serbia, North Macedonia covered with fresh informations at least hourly The solution is not to rage, the solution is sharing your experience in the border crossing points and spread the app to the world to be more fresh information for everyone Hope later we will earn a better feedback from you like the overall 4.5 feedback shows, this is a quite good initiative If you have any question please let me know and write a message to the borderwatcherapplication@gmail.com and I'll help you if struggle! :) Peace ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-02-28* No reviews for my border crossing, but that’s not surprising as the app fails and doesn’t let the user advance. ### 5/5 — Fabulous app *2023-08-16* Travelling to Greece for yeas, it was my annual nightlife to pass the borders in Röszke and further, without knowing what’s going on. Waiting for short or long long time. This app helps a lot, providing info and helping to share with other travellers. For the first time ever I passed the Serbian/Hungarian border under 60 minutes! Thank you! **Developer response:** Wow, awesome thank you, glad to see this :) Danke ### 4/5 — Gut *2023-08-02* Coole App aber leider nicht alle Cameras usw. verfügbar **Developer response:** Yes indeed, unfortunately there is no camera installed everywhere. This is not up to us, its the responsibility of the governments of countries What is available and technically possible the app contains :) Around 139 camera stream is available in the app ## Frequently asked questions about BorderWatcher ### What countries does BorderWatcher cover? BorderWatcher initially focused on Hungarian border crossings and has expanded to include Serbia, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Kosovo, and Poland. ### How accurate is the traffic data in BorderWatcher? The application retrieves data periodically, but it acknowledges that the official information may not always be accurate. User-submitted border crossing times are crucial for enhancing the accuracy of the provided data. ### Does BorderWatcher have ads? No, BorderWatcher does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to provide an uninterrupted user experience. ### What devices does BorderWatcher support? BorderWatcher is available for iPhone and iPad devices. ### How often is BorderWatcher updated? The latest version of BorderWatcher is 4.2.0, and it was last updated on March 23, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements. ### What is the age rating for BorderWatcher? BorderWatcher has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### How much does BorderWatcher cost? BorderWatcher is a paid application with a price of $4.99. ### Can I contribute to BorderWatcher's data? Yes, users can contribute to BorderWatcher's data by indicating how long their own border crossings took. This community-driven input helps to improve the accuracy of the traffic information. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.2.1 — 2026-06-25 On the home screen, the order of pinned border crossings can now be changed using a dedicated rearrange button instead of the previous long‑press gesture. ### 4.2.0 — 2026-03-23 Language support added for the following languages: - Croatian - Bosnian ### 4.1.2 — 2026-03-03 UI design updates for the traffic camera view. ### 4.1.1 — 2026-02-28 Fixes an issue where the login page was not displaying. ### 4.1.0 — 2026-02-23 - Users with fewer than 5 posts receive a special label on their posts (rookie). - At border crossings where multiple video sources are available, the user can switch between them. ## Apps similar to BorderWatcher | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NorCamp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcamp/id1102332023) | 5.0 (8) | Free | Travel | | [ASFINAG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asfinag/id453459323) | 4.8 (50) | Free | Travel | | [Természetjáró, a túratervező](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termeszetjaro-a-turatervezo/id1428702370) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Travel | | [Mountex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountex/id1436989415) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [BudapestGO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budapestgo/id916193835) | 2.9 (146) | Free | Travel | | [Vignette ID - highways online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vignette-id-highways-online/id1636526833) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Travel | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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