Comparison

eTRAP vs eCertificate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

eTRAP

Features

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The USDA APHIS PPQ's Electronic Trap Recording & Accounting Program (eTRAP) Data Collector is a survey tool to allow for data collection only, it is not a full mobile version of eTRAP. This application allows for interfacing with the eTRAP database by both internal employees and external cooperators and contractors who have a valid USDA eAuthentication ID and password.

About

eCertificate

Features

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Download this free application. When registered, you will be able to activate the eCertificates of sold products.

Screenshots

eTRAP4 screens

eCertificate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eTRAP at every 5 weeks against eCertificate's every 21 months. eCertificate's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eTRAP ships an update every 5 weeks, eCertificate every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

eTRAP versus eCertificate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	eTRAP	eCertificate
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 21 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	12.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	115 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	USDA MRPBS IT	PARTROIS

In-app purchases

None

eTRAP

No in-app purchases

None

eCertificate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eTRAP free?

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

Is eCertificate free?

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

Do eTRAP or eCertificate have ads?

Neither eTRAP nor eCertificate shows ads.

Which is updated more often, eTRAP or eCertificate?

eTRAP ships an update every 5 weeks, and eCertificate every 21 months. Most recently, eTRAP was updated on October 7, 2026 and eCertificate on October 5, 2026.