wheresTHAT vs border | How's the line?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
wheresTHAT
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Ever looked out an airplane window and wondered "What IS that down there?" wheresTHAT answers that question in real-time. Whether you're flying at 30,000 feet or driving cross-country, wheresTHAT shows you exactly what's below — discovering landmarks, cities, natural wonders, and hidden gems you'd never know existed. FLIGHT MODE Enter your flight number and watch as fascinating places appear below you in real-time. That mountain range? The Rockies. That massive lake? Lake Tahoe. That historic site? Independence Hall. Transform boring flight time into an educational adventure. Perfect for curious travelers, geography enthusiasts, and anyone who loves discovering new places. DRIVING MODE Turn on GPS tracking and discover amazing locations as you drive. wheresTHAT shows you points of interest nearby — restaurants, landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and local attractions you might otherwise miss. Perfect for: - Road trips and scenic drives - Finding interesting stops along your route - Exploring new cities and regions - Making every drive an adventure AUGMENTED REALITY VIEW Point your camera at the horizon and see places labeled in real-time through AR. Know what you're looking at instantly, whether it's a distant mountain peak, a famous building, or a natural landmark. FEATURES - Real-time flight tracking with live location discovery - GPS-based driving mode for road trips - AR camera overlay with compass navigation - Google Maps integration with directions - Save favorite locations for future trips - Trip history to remember your discoveries - Works worldwide with millions of points of interest Turn every journey into a discovery adventure. Download wheresTHAT and never wonder "what's that?" again. Perfect for travelers, adventurers, geography lovers, and curious minds.
border | How's the line?
This community-powered app provides real-time updates on US-Mexico border crossing wait times and status. Users can contribute information to help others plan their trips, with privacy-focused location tracking and dual language support.
- Real-time wait time estimates
- Community-contributed updates
- North/South line status
- Guest mode (no account needed)
- English and Spanish support
- Privacy-focused location sharing
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Welcome to border! A community-powered app built to quickly and easily share and find where to line up, current wait times, and other useful US-Mexico border-crossing information. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES - Check how’s the line going north or south - Live wait time estimates and line location - Monitor current status of border crossings near you CONTRIBUTE - Update how’s the line when you cross - Help others plan their trips KEY FEATURES - Real-time data from the community - Guest mode - no account required - Available in English and Spanish PRIVACY FIRST - Your location is only collected when you choose to submit it - We do not perform continuous tracking or access your real-time location - Control ad personalization in settings Perfect for daily commuters, travelers, and anyone crossing the US-Mexico border.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: wheresTHAT at none against border | How's the line?'s shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
wheresTHAT ships an update fortnightly, border | How's the line? every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | wheresTHAT | border | How's the line? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Scott Tobin | Jorge Chavez |
In-app purchases
wheresTHAT
No in-app purchases
border | How's the line?
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is wheresTHAT free?
Is border | How's the line? free?
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