Tupapa vs NZTD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tupapa
Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Turanganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne) through interactive stories, guided tours, and historical visuals. Discover the narratives of Maori settlement, Captain Cook's arrival, and early European settlers from the perspectives of local iwi.
- Guided video tours
- Interactive trail map
- Animated graphic novels
- Historic photographs and illustrations
- Bilingual (English & Maori)
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Use this app to follow the Tupapa heritage trail in Turanganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne), or from home. Embark upon a journey of discovery traversing the landmarks that have shaped this place, from first settlement by Maori more than 700 years ago, through the arrival of Captain Cook, then the first European settlers. Discover the stories this land from the perspectives of the tangata whenua (original inhabitants of the land) Ngati Oneone, Ngai Tamanuhiri, Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki. FEATURES * A series of videos present a guided tour through places and events that have shaped this region and country. * A trail map helps you find your way. * Animated graphic novels tell the stories of Turanganui-a-Kiwa in vibrant and dynamic illustration. * Historic photographs and illustrations depict places, people and taonga (treasures) of local significance. * App available in English and Maori language versions. ABOUT The word ‘Tupapa’ describes the place where the iwi (indigenous peoples) of Turanganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne) connect through shared history and ancestry. Tupapa: Our Stand. Our Story is a project to tell the rich, interwoven stories that have been passed down about the first people to navigate to and inhabit this region. It includes this app, a walking trail, and a website rich in multimedia storytelling. Learn more at tupapa.nz
NZTD
Streamline your arrival in New Zealand by completing your Traveller Declaration digitally before you travel. This app allows you to submit your declaration up to 24 hours in advance, saving time at the border. It supports offline data entry and can store details for multiple travelers.
- Digital traveller declaration
- Pre-travel submission
- Passport scanning
- Multiple declaration support
- Offline data entry
- Real-time updates
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Make your arrival in New Zealand a smoother experience by filling out your New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before you get here. You can submit it up to 24 hours before starting your trip to New Zealand. Your declaration will take about 10 minutes to complete and you’ll need to answer the questions in English. You can update it at any time, up until you get to the border in New Zealand. Information you need to provide when filling out your NZTD includes: - Your passport, contact and flight details; - Your immigration status (if required); - Details about your trip, including your recent travel history; - Items you are bringing into New Zealand, including in your carry on bags and checked in luggage. With the NZTD app you can: - Scan your passport to add your passport details; - Add and complete multiple declarations, for example, for your children; - Use offline mode to enter information while you’re flying or out of WiFi or data range. You need to be online to start or submit a declaration. Once you’ve submitted your NZTD there’s nothing more you need to do. You won’t have to print anything out or show a QR code. Your NZTD will automatically show up when your passport is scanned at the border.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tupapa at 5.0 against NZTD's 4.6. Tupapa also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). NZTD's advantage is ratings volume (599 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tupapa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NZTD has 599 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Tupapa | NZTD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (599 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 599 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 715 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gisborne District Council | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment |
Customer experience
Tupapa
NZTD
Bugs and requests
Tupapa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NZTD
Reported bugs
5 issues- Dropdown menus not working
- Submission errors
- Address entry issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
- Passport scanning problems
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to save user profiles
- Option to copy information for family members
- Clearer guidance on what to declare
- Support for cruise ship travelers
- Confirmation email after submission
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- Automatic date/time selection
In-app purchases
Tupapa
No in-app purchases
NZTD
No in-app purchases








