# BorderCam vs LaLínea

The clearest difference is rating: LaLínea at 4.9 against BorderCam's 3.3. LaLínea also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). BorderCam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BorderCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LaLínea asks for nothing beyond the download.

LaLínea holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaLínea has 424 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of BorderCam's written reviews are positive against 67% of LaLínea's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BorderCam | LaLínea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercam/id6557041288/reviews) | **[4.9 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lalinea/id6760626595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **424** |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SASA IMPORTS DE TJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758253632) | [Samuel Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885391939) |

## What reviewers say

### BorderCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bordercam/id6557041288)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Monitor traffic at Tijuana border crossings in real-time using public cameras. View live feeds from San Ysidro and Otay to make informed decisions before you travel. Save favorite cameras and receive important alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time 24/7 video feeds, Monitor San Ysidro and Otay crossings, View different lane types, Save favorite cameras, Receive alerts and notifications, Saves time for travelers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |


### LaLínea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lalinea/id6760626595)

Get real-time border wait times for crossings between Tijuana and San Diego, powered by community reports. Compare options, track your own wait, and contribute updates to help others. Available in English and Spanish.

**Highlights:** Live wait time updates, Compare crossing options, Track your wait in real time, Community-shared updates, Earn badges and rewards, Bilingual support (English/Spanish)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BorderCam free?

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

### Is LaLínea free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BorderCam or LaLínea?

LaLínea is rated higher. BorderCam averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while LaLínea averages 4.9 from 424 ratings.

### Do BorderCam or LaLínea have ads?

LaLínea shows ads; BorderCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, BorderCam or LaLínea?

BorderCam ships an update weekly, and LaLínea weekly. Most recently, BorderCam was updated on October 27, 2026 and LaLínea on October 28, 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.*