# Border Traffic vs BorderCam

The clearest difference is rating: BorderCam at 3.6 against Border Traffic's 3.0. BorderCam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Border Traffic's advantage is ratings volume (432 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Border Traffic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BorderCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BorderCam holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Border Traffic has 432 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Border Traffic's written reviews are positive against 50% of BorderCam's.

Border Traffic ships an update every 2 months, BorderCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Border Traffic | BorderCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/border-traffic/id1121895816/reviews) | **[3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercam/id6557041288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **432** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 60 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solutions XYZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121895815) | [SASA IMPORTS DE TJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758253632) |

## What reviewers say

### Border Traffic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/border-traffic/id1121895816)

This app provides near real-time video feeds of the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa border crossings. It helps users make informed decisions to save time and reduce frustration by showing current wait times and offering customizable alerts.

**Highlights:** 24/7 video access to border crossings, Wait time estimates, Customizable alerts for wait times, Save favorite crossing videos, Calculate and store crossing times

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Subscription | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Respuesta rápida
- 🚀 Reliable
- 🚀 Functional & Affordable!
- 🚀 Great camera shots
- 🚀 Good service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 This app has something, just not yet there
- 🐛 Cámaras en BUCLE
- 🐛 Renewing Subscription
- 🐛 Cámaras
- 🐛 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- No tiene la opción de cancelarla y no puedes contactarlos para quitar la anualidad
- App just stays on title screen and doesn't load
- The updated app has some kind of bug in how it parses the email used to login
- Ya intente meter mi cuenta y no inicia sesión, ya intente de el celular de un amigo con su cuenta y tampoco, también con el celular de mi novio y nada👎👎
- No abre la aplicación

**Requested features**

- Incluir Tecate & Mexicali
- Mejor ángulos de las cámaras para peatones, Ready y Sentri lane


### BorderCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercam/id6557041288)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Monitor traffic at Tijuana border crossings in real-time using public cameras. View live feeds from San Ysidro and Otay to make informed decisions before you travel. Save favorite cameras and receive important alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time 24/7 video feeds, Monitor San Ysidro and Otay crossings, View different lane types, Save favorite cameras, Receive alerts and notifications, Saves time for travelers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Border Traffic free?

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

### Is BorderCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Border Traffic or BorderCam?

BorderCam is rated higher. Border Traffic averages 3.0 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while BorderCam averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Border Traffic or BorderCam have ads?

Border Traffic shows ads; BorderCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Border Traffic or BorderCam?

Border Traffic ships an update every 2 months, and BorderCam weekly. Most recently, Border Traffic was updated on September 24, 2026 and BorderCam on September 12, 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.*