AMDI Data Collection vs DESIGNerd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AMDI Data Collection
This application allows citizen scientists and organizations to record and submit data on marine debris found during clean-up events. It uses a standardized methodology to contribute to a national database, providing insights into the types and amounts of litter impacting Australian coastlines.
- Data collection for marine debris
- Standardized methodology
- National database contribution
- Analysis of debris types and amounts
- Supports clean-up event organizers
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The Australian Marine Debris Initiative® Database enables citizen scientists and organisations who are running clean-up events to collect data on what they are finding with a consistent methodology so it can be collated into a standardised national database on marine debris and litter. The AMDI® Database provides a comprehensive overview of what amounts and types of debris are impacting coastlines and estuaries around the country, and is the most comprehensive marine debris database in the southern hemisphere.
DESIGNerd
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The trivia game where the most influential designers in the world test your knowledge—and share theirs. Learn from Stefan Sagmeister, Debbie Millman, Steven Heller, Lita Talarico, TNOP, Jo Rocca, Satya Rajpurohit, and many more. Each game has 25 questions, with some bonus questions thrown in for good measure. Choose your answer from the multiple choice options. You have 30 seconds to choose an answer and win 3 points for the question. If the timer runs out, the score for this question drops to 2 points. If you use the Hint option (the asterisk at the bottom of the screen) the score for this question will drop to 1 point. Each question includes a short ‘Did you know?’ fact to help you learn more. To show off your DESIGNerd status, win as many points as possible over the 25 questions. The more you play, the more you learn. The more you learn, the more you know. To access any of the DESIGNerd games or trivia packs, an active subscription is required. Your subscription unlocks all current and future content within the app. DESIGNerd offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after the trial period ends upon confirmation of your subscription. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings → Subscriptions on your device. Privacy Policy: https://designerd.global/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://designerd.global/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AMDI Data Collection at none against DESIGNerd's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. DESIGNerd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. AMDI Data Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.
AMDI Data Collection ships an update every 5 weeks, DESIGNerd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMDI Data Collection | DESIGNerd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TANGAROA BLUE FOUNDATION LTD | Kevin Finn |
In-app purchases
AMDI Data Collection
No in-app purchases
DESIGNerd
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
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