BorderPulse vs Scratch Atlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BorderPulse
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Skip the surprise. BorderPulse shows live wait times at every major US-Mexico land crossing - Tijuana, Mexicali, Nogales, El Paso, Laredo, and more - pulled directly from CBP and refreshed continuously. FEATURES - Live wait times for every lane: Standard, SENTRI, Ready Lane, Pedestrian, Commercial - Trending indicators so you know if the line is growing or shrinking - Best-time-to-cross predictions for the next 24 hours - Favorite your usual crossings for one-tap access - Live weather and currency exchange at each port - Traffic map around the crossing - Available in English and Spanish - Built for the border WHO IT'S FOR Daily commuters, SENTRI holders, freight drivers, weekend travelers, and anyone tired of guessing how long the line will be. Crossing data sourced from US Customs and Border Protection. BorderPulse is an independent project and is not affiliated with CBP or any government agency.
Scratch Atlas
This app allows you to create a personalized world map by scratching off countries you've visited, lived in, or dream of exploring. You can add dates, notes, and photos to each location, turning your map into a visual record of your journeys. It also enables you to create shareable photos and videos of your progress.
- Scratch off visited countries
- Track home countries
- Add dates, notes, and photos
- Create shareable map photos and videos
- Visualize travel progress
- Personalize travel memories
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Your travels deserve more than a list. Scratch Atlas turns the places you have lived, visited, and dream of exploring into a personal world map that grows with you. Start by scratching the countries that already mean something to you. Then keep building your Atlas as life takes you somewhere new. Keep track of the places you have visited, the ones you have called home, and the ones still waiting for you. See your progress across the world, revisit your memories, and discover the story your map tells. Add dates, notes, and photos to make every place feel personal. Your Atlas becomes a living record of the journeys, people, and moments that shaped you. When you want to share it, create beautiful photos and videos directly from your map. Whether you have explored half the world or are just planning your first trip, Scratch Atlas gives every place a place in your story. Scratch it. Remember it. Share it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BorderPulse at none against Scratch Atlas's 2. Scratch Atlas's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scratch Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. BorderPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BorderPulse | Scratch Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #94 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Bracamontes | Marta Lopez Olias |
In-app purchases
BorderPulse
No in-app purchases
Scratch Atlas
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime access$24.99









