# Bordermate vs Goat Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Goat Maps at 4.6 against Bordermate's 4.0. Goat Maps also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 8). Bordermate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goat Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Bordermate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goat Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goat Maps has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Bordermate's written reviews are positive against 80% of Goat Maps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bordermate ships an update every 2 weeks, Goat Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bordermate | Goat Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordermate/id6473887165/reviews) | **[4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-maps/id6499279582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrea Gottardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312152535) | [Goat Maps, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743038711) |

## What reviewers say

### Bordermate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordermate/id6473887165)

This app provides real-time wait times for land border crossings between the US and Canada. It includes information on opening hours, open lanes, and supports NEXUS lanes. Widgets and CarPlay integration offer convenient access to this data.

**Highlights:** US & Canada land border wait times, Opening hours and open lane details, NEXUS lane wait times, Home and lock screen widgets, CarPlay integration, Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Goat Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-maps/id6499279582)

Navigate your outdoor adventures with confidence using this reliable and easy-to-use mapping application. It offers offline maps, advanced route planning, and custom topographic views, perfect for hiking, skiing, biking, and more. Explore off the grid without distractions.

**Highlights:** Offline Maps, Record Tracks, Advanced Route Planning, Custom Topographic Maps, Multiple Base Maps, Worldwide Map Coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goat Maps Membership | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and speedy performance
- 👍 Clean and well-designed interface
- 🗺️ Precise tracking and navigation
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 🔋 Reliable offline functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Lack of CarPlay support
- 🗺️ Limited map layers and customization options
- 📋 Incomplete feature parity with competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent icon and waypoint syncing from other apps

**Requested features**

- Web-based route planning
- Expanded map layers (e.g., private land, geology)
- More detailed trail information (e.g., seasonal openings, surface type)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bordermate free?

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

### Is Goat Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bordermate or Goat Maps?

Goat Maps is rated higher. Bordermate averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Goat Maps averages 4.6 from 51 ratings.

### Do Bordermate or Goat Maps have ads?

Neither Bordermate nor Goat Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bordermate or Goat Maps?

Bordermate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Goat Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bordermate was updated on June 1, 2026 and Goat Maps on September 24, 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.*