# Tupapa vs NZTD

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tupapa | NZTD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tupapa/id1441472062/reviews)** | [4.6 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nztd/id1668684467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **599** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 715 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gisborne District Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441472061) | [Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment](https://appshunter.io/developer/512702203) |

## What reviewers say

### Tupapa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tupapa/id1441472062)

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.

**Highlights:** Guided video tours, Interactive trail map, Animated graphic novels, Historic photographs and illustrations, Bilingual (English & Maori)

**In-app purchases:** none


### NZTD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nztd/id1668684467)

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.

**Highlights:** Digital traveller declaration, Pre-travel submission, Passport scanning, Multiple declaration support, Offline data entry, Real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Convenient to complete before travel
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Glitches and connection issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Resets entered information

**Reported bugs**

- Dropdown menus not working
- Submission errors
- Address entry issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
- Passport scanning problems

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tupapa free?

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

### Is NZTD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tupapa or NZTD?

Tupapa is rated higher. Tupapa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NZTD averages 4.6 from 599 ratings.

### Do Tupapa or NZTD have ads?

Neither Tupapa nor NZTD shows ads.

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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.*