# TaxBird vs QuickBlue by QuickPass

The clearest difference is rating: TaxBird at 3.9 against QuickBlue by QuickPass's 2.3. TaxBird also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). QuickBlue by QuickPass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaxBird sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QuickBlue by QuickPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaxBird holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaxBird has 244 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of TaxBird's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuickBlue by QuickPass's.

TaxBird ships an update every 5 weeks, QuickBlue by QuickPass every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaxBird | QuickBlue by QuickPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxbird-residency-tracker/id1238166926/reviews)** | [2.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickblue-by-quickpass/id1342235222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **33.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ware2now](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238166925) | [CQR Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456002376) |

## What reviewers say

### TaxBird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxbird-residency-tracker/id1238166926)

This app automatically tracks your time spent in different locations to help you manage tax residency requirements. It provides real-time counts, alerts for approaching thresholds, and generates yearly reports for tax documentation. Enjoy a free trial before choosing a subscription plan.

**Highlights:** Automatic background day tracking, Real-time location counts, Residency threshold alerts, Yearly residency reports, Battery-efficient tracking, Planned travel projections

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TaxBird Monthly Auto-renewing | $4.99 | per month |
| TaxBird Annual Auto-renewing | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate location tracking when working properly
- 📊 Excellent end-of-year reporting for tax purposes
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive interface design
- 🔄 Seamless background operation when functioning
- 💰 Reasonable subscription cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📍 Unreliable location tracking and detection
- ⚠️ Constantly missing days requiring manual entry
- 🔄 Location tracking degrades after OS updates
- 🔒 Difficult and limited editing capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting certain locations (UAE, Germany, Singapore)
- Location tracking fails to detect movement under 500m
- App displays wrong location (e.g., Denmark instead of Switzerland)
- Freezing when opening app or navigating between tabs
- Missing days not properly synced despite location permissions

**Requested features**

- Ability to force location check-in manually
- Improved editing and deletion of entries
- Better handling of international locations
- Separate tracking for Puerto Rico outside US aggregate
- Apple Shortcuts automation for background updates


### QuickBlue by QuickPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickblue-by-quickpass/id1342235222)

Unlock and lock doors using your smartphone with this access control system. Manage assigned locks via BLE communication to gain entry.

**Highlights:** Unlock doors via smartphone, BLE communication, Access control management, Assign and select locks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaxBird free?

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

### Is QuickBlue by QuickPass free?

QuickBlue by QuickPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TaxBird or QuickBlue by QuickPass?

TaxBird is rated higher. TaxBird averages 3.9 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while QuickBlue by QuickPass averages 2.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do TaxBird or QuickBlue by QuickPass have ads?

Neither TaxBird nor QuickBlue by QuickPass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TaxBird or QuickBlue by QuickPass?

TaxBird ships an update every 5 weeks, and QuickBlue by QuickPass every 4 months. Most recently, TaxBird was updated on November 11, 2026 and QuickBlue by QuickPass on November 2, 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.*