# Amex vs Borderly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amex at none against Borderly's 6. Amex also leads on ratings volume (4.4M vs 1) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Borderly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Amex asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Amex against 5.0 for Borderly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amex has 4.4M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amex | Borderly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amex/id362348516/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderly-residency-tracker/id6767043532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 525 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Express](https://appshunter.io/developer/362348519) | [Borderly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896356025) |

## What reviewers say

### Amex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amex/id362348516)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your American Express account securely from anywhere. Track spending, view rewards, pay your bill, and discover personalized offers. Enjoy quick, safe access with biometric login and instant alerts for added peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Secure account management, Track spending and rewards, Pay bills and manage balance, Card activation and Apple Pay setup, Freeze/unfreeze credit card, Real-time alerts and notifications, Discover personalized offers

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Reliable credit card with good benefits
- 🤝 Excellent customer service and support
- 🚀 Seamless app experience
- 📱 Convenient mobile app features
- 💳 Prestigious card status and recognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inconsistent or unhelpful customer service
- 💳 Unexpected account changes or credit limit reductions
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading policies/offers
- 🕰️ Slow or delayed payment processing
- 🔒 Security issues with closed accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling glitches in the mobile app
- Inconsistent display of account balances
- Inability to view high-yield savings accounts

**Requested features**

- Improved rewards tracking and redemption
- Integrated dispute submission and status tracking
- Automatic offer activation based on transactions
- Better account balance and payment information
- Seamless integration between mobile app and website


### Borderly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderly-residency-tracker/id6767043532)

This app automatically tracks your daily location to provide verifiable proof of residency for tax purposes. It helps you manage tax residency goals, plan future travel, and generate audit-ready reports. Securely store supporting documents and share access with your tax professionals.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS day-counting, Cryptographically verifiable proof, RFC 3161 timestamps, Tamper-evident presence records, Tax residency goal management, Scenario planning and projections, Evidence vault for documents, Professional sharing and reporting

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protect Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Certify Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Anchor Monthly | $139.99 | per month |
| Protect Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Certify Annual | $699.99 | per year |
| Anchor Annual | $1399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amex free?

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

### Is Borderly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amex or Borderly?

Borderly is rated higher. Amex averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4M ratings, while Borderly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Amex or Borderly have ads?

Both Amex and Borderly show ads.

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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.*