Comparison

Trap.nz vs Stash

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

Head to head
About

Trap.nz

This app helps coordinate environmental conservation efforts by allowing users to map, locate, and manage traps, monitoring sites, and bait stations. It simplifies data entry, offers offline functionality, and provides real-time status updates for installations, aiding in project management and reporting.

Highlights
  • Mapping and location management
  • Simplified data entry
  • Offline synchronization
  • Real-time installation status
  • Scheduling and daily logs
  • Integration with remote monitoring tools
  • User management and access control
Features
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Trap.nz is the collaboration tool of choice in the march toward Predator Free 2050. Used and funded by many of NZ's regional councils it provides project coordinators, volunteers, and landowners the ability to each play a core role in dramatically improving the environment we live in. The app is your on the ground tool for mapping, locating and managing trap, monitoring site and bait station records: - Simplified data entry (no more spreadsheets) - Seamless on-line / off-line synchronisation (no network coverage required) - Built in 5 minute bird count functionality - Real time status of installations - Scheduling and daily logs - An array of base maps including topographic, street, aerial and parcel boundaries - Integration with many remote monitoring tools (such as econode and celium) To get started you will need a Trap.NZ account and a project. It's free, so sign up and join or create a project at https://trap.nz, then see our App help section - https://trap.nz/help/app. Trap.nz takes away the need for in-house GIS skills and for larger projects removes the many hours of managing spreadsheets. Providing evidence and accountability for funding becomes trivial. With a Trap.nz project you get: - User management (control access levels, assign traps etc) - Access to powerful reporting including Heat Maps (all at the click of a button) - Printable maps (great for non-techy team members) - Reporting across multiple projects - Import and export data at any time (for use in other systems) Trap.NZ is provided by the passionate folk at Groundtruth Ltd with the amazing support of: Northland Regional Council Auckland Council Hawkes Bay Regional Council Taranaki Regional Council Predator Free Wellington Taranaki Mounga Project Project Janzoon Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research) NEXT foundation Regional Council Biomanagers Group WWF

About

Stash

This app helps you track your belongings and know exactly where they are stored. It's like a digital inventory for your home, garage, or work bag, preventing you from buying duplicates and helping you manage quantities and expiry dates.

Highlights
  • Customizable location hierarchy
  • Item logging and tracking
  • Quantity and expiry date management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Restock list
  • Search and photo references
  • Cloud sync across Apple devices
Features
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There is a distinct frustration in buying something you already own simply because you could not remember where you put it. Stash is designed to stop that happening. Think of it as a video game inventory for your actual life. It is a personal inventory system built for people who want to feel genuinely on top of their household storage. Whether you are managing camping gear, a garage full of tools, medications, or a meticulously packed work bag, Stash gives you a clear, calm, and accurate picture of your belongings. Stash is free to download with up to 25 items. Unlock Stash Pro (ยฃ4.99 one-time purchase) for unlimited items, photos, and data export. Key Features: Location Tree: Build a custom hierarchy of your storage spaces. Map your home from the loft down to a specific drawer. Item Tracking: Log your items and know exactly where they live. Quantity and Expiry Tracking: Keep tabs on how much you have left and when items go out of date. Low Stock Alerts: Set thresholds and get notified before you run out of the essentials. Restock Tab: A practical, dedicated list of everything that needs replenishing. Search and Photos*: Find things instantly and add images for quick visual reference. CloudKit Sync: Your database is securely backed up and seamlessly updated across your Apple devices. Stop tearing the house apart looking for spare batteries. Get your kit sorted, and keep it that way. *Photos, unlimited items, and data export are available with Stash Pro - a one-time purchase of ยฃ4.99.

Screenshots

Trap.nz4 screens
Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stash at 100% against Trap.nz's 35%. Trap.nz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Stash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trap.nz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trap.nz ships an update every 3 weeks, Stash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 3 level
Trap.nz versus Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrap.nzStash
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFree โ€” betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGroundtruth LimitedJOE DERYK POYNTON

Customer experience

Trap.nz

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.7%

Stash

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trap.nz

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stash

One-time1
  • Stash Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Trap.nz free?
Trap.nz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stash free?
Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trap.nz or Stash have ads?
Neither Trap.nz nor Stash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trap.nz or Stash?
Trap.nz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stash every 3 months. Most recently, Trap.nz was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stash on October 13, 2026.

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