# Bordify vs iBorder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBorder at none against Bordify's 2. Bordify's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 37) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bordify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iBorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bordify against 4.7 for iBorder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bordify has 2K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Bordify's written reviews are positive against 50% of iBorder's.

Bordify ships an update every 6 days, iBorder every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bordify | iBorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordify-border-wait-times/id1006266261/reviews)** | [4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iborder/id1518675459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 106 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Quinones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837833291) | [Jose Luis Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481127850) |

## What reviewers say

### Bordify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordify-border-wait-times/id1006266261)

Plan your border crossings with real-time wait times and lane updates for U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada ports. Utilize official data and community reports to choose the best time and lane, saving you hours. Features include automatic queue detection, historical analysis, and custom alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time wait times for all U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada ports, Community updates with photos and GPS locations, Automatic queue detection and wait time tracking, Historical analysis by day and hour, Custom alerts when wait times drop, Support for General, SENTRI, Ready Lane, and NEXUS lanes, Home screen widget for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bordify Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Bordify Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate border crossing information
- 🚀 Convenient for disabled users
- 💡 Helpful for planning border crossing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate wait time estimates
- 🐛 Outdated or frozen information
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register or login
- Camera view not working properly

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to Canadian border
- Improve real-time updates and accuracy
- Remove ads or provide paid version


### iBorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iborder/id1518675459)

This app helps travelers save time at the US border by providing real-time wait times, traffic maps, and camera feeds. It offers customizable notifications and border exchange rate information, all for free.

**Highlights:** Real-time US border wait times, Traffic map and camera images, Customizable wait time notifications, Widget for instant updates, Border exchange rates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bordify free?

Bordify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iBorder free?

iBorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bordify or iBorder?

Bordify is rated higher. Bordify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while iBorder averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.

### Do Bordify or iBorder have ads?

Both Bordify and iBorder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bordify or iBorder?

Bordify ships an update every 6 days, and iBorder every 8 days. Most recently, Bordify was updated on October 24, 2026 and iBorder on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*