# Bordermate vs DriveTime

The clearest difference is rating: DriveTime at 5.0 against Bordermate's 4.0. Bordermate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DriveTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bordermate asks for nothing beyond the download.

DriveTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Bordermate ships an update every 2 weeks, DriveTime fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bordermate | DriveTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordermate/id6473887165/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivetime-permit-log/id6791732922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrea Gottardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312152535) | [Matthew Motherway](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791732924) |

## 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


### DriveTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivetime-permit-log/id6791732922)

This app automatically logs practice driving hours for learner's permit drivers, tracking route, duration, and night driving. It helps users meet state requirements and provides progress at a glance. Import past data and export logs for parents.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS logging, Background recording, Night driving detection, Manual drive entry, State requirement tracking, Progress visualization, Log export for parents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DriveTime Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bordermate free?

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

### Is DriveTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bordermate or DriveTime?

DriveTime is rated higher. Bordermate averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DriveTime averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bordermate or DriveTime have ads?

Neither Bordermate nor DriveTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bordermate or DriveTime?

Bordermate ships an update every 2 weeks, and DriveTime fortnightly. Most recently, Bordermate was updated on October 2, 2026 and DriveTime on October 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.*