Comparison

NZeTA vs Element Client

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

Head to head
About

NZeTA

This official government app allows you to quickly request and pay for your New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). It streamlines the process by enabling passport and credit card scanning, and supports group applications.

Highlights
  • Request NZeTA
  • Pay IVL
  • Scan passport for details
  • Scan credit/debit card
  • Group applications (up to 10)
  • Fastest application method
Features
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NZeTA – Get it before you go Download this free official New Zealand government app and use it to request your NZeTA and pay the IVL. The app is the fastest way to request an NZeTA and should take you less than 5 minutes. You can use the app to scan your passport to upload your details and scan your credit or debit card for ease of payment. You can request and pay for up to 10 NZeTAs in one transaction for your family or group. What are the NZeTA & IVL? The NZeTA is a border security measure introduced by the New Zealand Government on 1 October 2019. To find out more, visit the Immigration New Zealand website. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzeta Most visitors coming to New Zealand must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). The IVL is a way for you to contribute directly to the tourism infrastructure you use and help protect the natural environment you enjoy during your stay in New Zealand. For more information on the IVL, visit this website https://www.mbie.govt.nz/immigration-and-tourism/tourism/tourism-funding/international-visitor-conservation-and-tourism-levy/. The Legal stuff Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will use the information you provide in this app about yourself or others, including photographs, to assess NZeTA requests. Information may also be used to improve INZ’s services and administration of the Immigration Act 2009. See our privacy statement (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/site-information/privacy) for more information about our handling of personal information and your rights. The use of this app is subject to our terms of use https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/site-information/terms-of-use. It is your responsibility to ensure that to the best of your knowledge the information you provide via this app is accurate and that you answer the questions truthfully and correctly. The information will be retained and will become part of New Zealand immigration records. INZ may provide information to other agencies in New Zealand and overseas where such disclosure is required or permitted by the Privacy Act 1993, or otherwise required or permitted by law.

About

Element Client

Features
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Element Client is an app that allows you to easily request transportation services and track your driver's progress in real-time. With Element Client you can schedule transfers in the future and never worry about missing an important appointment or event. Element client allows you to schedule transfers in advance. Whether you need a ride to the airport, a hotel, or a special event, you can schedule a transfer and rest assured that your driver will arrive on time. Key features: - Request transportation services from your current location to a desired destination - Schedule transfers in advance for peace of mind - Real-time tracking to monitor your driver's progress - Push notifications to easily track the status of you transfers

Screenshots

NZeTA4 screens
Element Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NZeTA at 13.0 against Element Client's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NZeTA ships an update every 6 weeks, Element Client monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NZeTA versus Element Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNZeTAElement Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (879 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings879 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMinistry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentMark Pietrucha

Bugs and requests

NZeTA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passport scanning issues due to reflections
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices
  • Payment processing failures or double charges
  • Loss of application data when app is closed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to manually upload photos
  • Ability to add multiple travelers in one session
  • Clearer instructions and error handling
  • In-app status tracking and updates

Element Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NZeTA

No in-app purchases

None

Element Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NZeTA free?
NZeTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element Client free?
Element Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NZeTA or Element Client have ads?
Neither NZeTA nor Element Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NZeTA or Element Client?
NZeTA ships an update every 6 weeks, and Element Client monthly. Most recently, NZeTA was updated on October 5, 2026 and Element Client on September 19, 2026.

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