# Border Guide vs BorderCast West

The clearest difference is rating: BorderCast West at 5.0 against Border Guide's 3.0. BorderCast West also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). Border Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BorderCast West holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Border Guide | BorderCast West |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/border-guide/id1436064272/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercast-west-wait-times/id6759535299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Beaumont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332490437) | [Random Noise Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/556595523) |

## What reviewers say

### Border Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/border-guide/id1436064272)

Get real-time notifications for the quickest border crossing times at U.S./Mexico ports of entry. Optimize your travel by finding the most efficient routes based on current wait times, a feature often missed by other map applications.

**Highlights:** Border wait time notifications, Fastest route finder, U.S./Mexico border crossings, Real-time traffic delays, Customizable alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BorderCast West

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercast-west-wait-times/id6759535299)

Get real-time wait times for US-Canada border crossings, updated frequently with official data. See lane-specific information and alerts for your preferred crossings. Avoid unexpected delays and plan your travel efficiently.

**Highlights:** Real-time border wait times, Official CBP and CBSA data, Lane-specific breakdowns, Northbound and southbound directions, Customizable alerts, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Border Guide free?

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

### Is BorderCast West free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Border Guide or BorderCast West?

BorderCast West is rated higher. Border Guide averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BorderCast West averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Border Guide or BorderCast West have ads?

Neither Border Guide nor BorderCast West shows ads.

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