CBSA CanBorder vs BVD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBSA CanBorder
Get real-time land border wait times for Canadian and US ports of entry. Plan your trips with estimated best crossing times and get turn-by-turn directions.
- Real-time border wait times
- Select ports of entry
- Trip planner function
- Estimated best crossing times
- Turn-by-turn directions
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Having land border wait times at your fingertips helps you make an informed decision about where and when to cross the border. The CanBorder app provides estimated wait times at select ports of entry in Canada and the United States. Short on time? Use the trip planner function to generate an estimated best day, time and port of entry at which to cross the border, along with turn by turn directions to get you there. The CanBorder app is a free service provided by the Canada Border Services Agency.
BVD
This app allows professional truck drivers to manage fuel payments and control their BVD Fuel Card virtually. Find nearby truck stops, view station amenities, and access digital receipts and transaction history.
- Virtual fuel card with secure Driver ID
- Station locator with route planning
- View station amenities and site details
- Digital receipts for fuel transactions
- Real-time alerts and updates
- Transaction history and card usage
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Fuel Faster Drive Smarter BVD Petroleum is part of BVD Group and is designed for professional truck drivers who want to save time and manage fuel payments easily. This official mobile app works with BVD Fuel Cards including Tchek and EFS giving drivers full control without needing a physical card Key Features Virtual Fuel Card Add your BVD Fuel Card and generate a secure Driver ID for every transaction no need to carry the physical card anymore Station Locator Find the nearest BVD approved truck stops or plan stops along your route with detailed maps and directions Amenities and Site Details Check fuel station hours restaurants washrooms and other services before you arrive Digital Receipts View and download electronic receipts for each fuel transaction keep your records organized and paper free Alerts and Updates Get real time notifications about station closures maintenance or any service changes Transaction History See your latest fuel activity card usage and receipts all in one place Who Can Use This App This app is for authorized drivers and fleet members who have a valid BVD Fuel Card. If you are new to BVD visit our website to learn more Your Trusted Road Partner BVD Petroleum backed by BVD Group is committed to making every trip safer quicker and smarter for truck drivers and fleet operators
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BVD at 3.0 against CBSA CanBorder's 2.2. BVD also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). CBSA CanBorder's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BVD holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBSA CanBorder has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of CBSA CanBorder's written reviews are positive against 43% of BVD's.
CBSA CanBorder ships an update every 4 months, BVD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBSA CanBorder | BVD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (24 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada Border Services Agency | BVD Petroleum Group Inc. |
Customer experience
CBSA CanBorder
BVD
In-app purchases
CBSA CanBorder
No in-app purchases
BVD
No in-app purchases
