Comparison

ArriveCAN vs Wander The County

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArriveCAN

Submit customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada. This optional feature helps reduce time spent at airport inspection kiosks and eGates, contributing to shorter arrival hall lines. Scan your travel document upon arrival to review and certify your pre-submitted declaration.

Highlights
  • Advance CBSA Declaration
  • Submit customs and immigration questions
  • Up to 72 hours in advance
  • Reduce airport inspection time
  • Edit and update declarations
  • Optional feature
Features
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ArriveCAN still contains Advance CBSA Declaration, which allows you to answer customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada. It is currently available to international air travellers who enter Canada at selected airports. By submitting your customs and immigration information in advance, you will spend less time at a primary inspection kiosk (PIK) or eGate when you arrive at the airport. This contributes to shorter line-ups in arrivals halls. At the border, you will be prompted to scan your travel document at a primary inspection device and confirm your identity. Once your identity has been confirmed, your Advance CBSA Declaration will be retrieved from ArriveCAN for you to review and certify. If changes are required, you can edit and update your declaration prior to certification. Use of the Advance CBSA Declaration feature of ArriveCAN is entirely optional. Please refer to the accessibility notice for this app: https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html#accessibility-notice This app supports English, French and Spanish (as per your device’s language settings). For more information: http://www.canada.ca/ArriveCAN

About

Wander The County

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Wander the County is your curated guide to the beauty of Prince Edward County — a lakeside escape in Ontario, Canada with white-sand beaches, pristine provincial parks, vineyards, breweries and world-class dining. Presented by Wander the Resort, a nordic-inspired resort just outside Wellington ON, the app includes guided itineraries and maps to help you navigate local finds and discover the hidden gems of the County.

Screenshots

ArriveCAN4 screens
Wander The County3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArriveCAN at every 6 weeks against Wander The County's every 4 months. Wander The County's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArriveCAN ships an update every 6 weeks, Wander The County every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArriveCAN versus Wander The County: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArriveCANWander The County
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (539K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings539K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCanada Border Services AgencyWander The Resort Inc

Bugs and requests

ArriveCAN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/password issues
  • Inability to update contact information
  • Inaccurate or outdated information
  • Submission issues and lost progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow editing of submitted information
  • Provide clearer instructions and error messages
  • Integrate with other travel apps/services
  • Add options for different travel scenarios
  • Improve syncing with border agents

Wander The County

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ArriveCAN

No in-app purchases

None

Wander The County

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArriveCAN free?
ArriveCAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wander The County free?
Wander The County is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArriveCAN or Wander The County have ads?
Neither ArriveCAN nor Wander The County shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArriveCAN or Wander The County?
ArriveCAN ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wander The County every 4 months. Most recently, ArriveCAN was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wander The County on October 25, 2026.

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