Comparison

Cradle vs zapMYstock Basic

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

Head to head
About

Cradle

This cloud phone system allows businesses to make and receive calls using their business number from any device, keeping personal numbers private. It integrates with popular CRMs and offers team collaboration features for efficient call management.

Highlights
  • Business calls from mobile devices
  • Caller information enrichment
  • CRM integrations (HubSpot, Xero, etc.)
  • Team call status visibility
  • Seamless call transfers
  • Voice menus (IVR)
  • Call recording and voicemail-to-email
Features
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Cradle is the cloud phone system built for businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Make and receive business calls from your iPhone or iPad — whether you're at your desk, working from home, or on the road. Your customers see your business number when you call, and your personal mobile number stays private. It's that simple. Know who's calling before you answer: See enriched caller information including their name, company, the number they dialled, and who their contact owner is in your business — all before you pick up. CRM integrations that actually work: Cradle connects with HubSpot, Xero, XPM, and FYI so every call is logged and every conversation has context. Launch HubSpot directly from your call screen to view contact records without switching apps. Your whole team, on the same page: See when teammates are on a call, away from their desk, or on leave. Transfer calls between mobile and desktop seamlessly. Smart routing connects your callers to the right person on their first attempt. Built for real business workflows - Make and receive unlimited concurrent calls - Transfer calls to teammates with one tap - Set up voice menus (IVR) so callers reach the right team - Record calls and play them back for training or compliance - Forward calls to your mobile when you're away from WiFi - Sync contacts from FYI, XPM, Xero, and HubSpot - Block unwanted inbound numbers - Voicemail-to-email with transcriptions so you never miss a message - Customise business hours routing for after-hours calls Works across all your devices: Cradle runs on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. Your call history, contacts, and settings stay in sync across every device. Start a call on your desktop and transfer it to your mobile as you head out the door. Proudly New Zealand-built: Cradle is built and operated in New Zealand, with local support from a team that understands your business. No offshore call centres — just real people who pick up the phone. Get started at cradle.io or book a demo with our team.

About

zapMYstock Basic

Features
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ZapMyStock™ Basic is a lightweight, cross‑platform stocktake app for fast on‑site inventory counting. Designed for users who need a simple, reliable way to capture barcode counts tied to locations — even without network access. Key features • Fast barcode scanning using device camera or manual barcode entry. • Quick quantity entry and overwrite for repeat counts. • Optional location per count so you can separate stock by site/area. • Offline local storage so counting continues without connectivity. • View and review scanned records with search and paged loading for performance. • Export counts to CSV and share using native share options (email, cloud, messaging). • Clear all data with confirmation (option moved to menu to avoid accidental deletes). • Small, focused UI with Start Count, Review Data and Share workflows. • Lightweight and suitable for small businesses, retail, warehouse spot checks. How it works 1. Tap Start Counting, optionally enter a location. 2. Scan barcodes with the camera or type them manually. 3. Enter quantity and press Done/Enter — the record is saved locally. 4. Review records in Review Data, export to CSV and share to your preferred service. Why choose ZapMyStock Basic • No account required — all data remains local by default. • Minimal learning curve: designed for fast, repeatable counting workflows. • CSV output for easy import into spreadsheets or backend systems. • Built for speed and reliability during busy stocktakes. Permissions • Camera: used for barcode scanning. • Storage/File access: used to save exported CSV files for sharing. Privacy: ZapMyStock basic stores data locally on the device. Shared exports are created as CSV files and handed to the platform sharing system; ZapMyStock Basic does not transmit data externally unless you explicitly share it. See the privacy policy link in the app for full details.

Screenshots

Cradle4 screens
zapMYstock Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cradle at 13.0 against zapMYstock Basic's 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cradle versus zapMYstock Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCradlezapMYstock Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCradle.ioASP Microcomputers

In-app purchases

None

Cradle

No in-app purchases

None

zapMYstock Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cradle free?
Cradle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zapMYstock Basic free?
zapMYstock Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cradle or zapMYstock Basic have ads?
Neither Cradle nor zapMYstock Basic shows ads.

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