ElephantTrax vs BearFound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElephantTrax
Effortlessly organize and manage your stored items with visual inventory and AI-powered search. Photograph items, link them to containers, and generate QR codes for quick access to contents. Share access with others and keep your data securely backed up.
- Visual inventory of stored items
- QR code labeling for boxes
- AI-generated search keywords
- Shared account access for collaboration
- Cloud backup and sync
- App privacy with password/biometrics
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Track everything. Find anything in seconds. ElephantTrax helps you organize boxes, storage bins, and household items using smart QR code labels. No more guessing what’s inside — simply scan and find instantly. Whether you're moving, decluttering, or organizing your home, ElephantTrax makes it easy to manage your inventory and always know what you own. Key Features: - Smart Home Inventory Create boxes and organize items by room, category, or location. - Add Items Your Way Add items with photos or just names — flexible for any workflow. - Powerful Search Quickly find items using keywords, filters, or box labels. - QR Code Tracking Assign QR codes to boxes and scan anytime to see what’s inside. - Backup & Sync Your inventory is safely stored and accessible anytime. Perfect For: - Home organization - Moving & storage - Decluttering - Seasonal items - Garage & attic storage Why ElephantTrax? Stop opening every box to find one item. Save time, reduce stress, and stay organized with a simple system that works. Subscription (optional section) Some advanced features, like account sharing and export options, require a subscription. Core inventory features are free.
BearFound
This app helps the Washington University in St. Louis community report and find lost items. Developed by students, it serves as a centralized platform for item recovery within the university.
- Report lost items
- Find lost items
- University community focused
- Item recovery platform
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Lost and found app for WashU (Washington University in St. Louis) BearFound is founded by four computer science students at Washington University in St. Louis. Developers - Saulet Yskak, Matheus Bustamante, Minh Vu, Pyi Theim Kyaw (PTK)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BearFound at 5.0 against ElephantTrax's 4.3. BearFound also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15). ElephantTrax's advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 2). 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. ElephantTrax sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BearFound asks for nothing beyond the download.
BearFound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElephantTrax has 399 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, BearFound every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElephantTrax | BearFound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (399 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 399 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Thought Spawn LLC | Pyi Theim Kyaw |
Customer experience
ElephantTrax
BearFound
Bugs and requests
ElephantTrax
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes during search operations
- App crashes when adding items
- Endless loop when scanning QR codes
- QR code assignments fail to save despite success messages
- Photos fail to save to QR codes consistently
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- App won't keep users logged in between sessions
- Login credentials not saved by iPhone keychain
- App freezes when searching by QR code
- Scanning QR codes returns no results or error messages
- Keywords and metadata lost when redoing photo assignments
- App timeout issues requiring re-login
- Camera function barely works, requires multiple attempts
- Internal error when inviting secondary users
- Data completely disappears after app updates
- Slow login process with extended loading times
- Image upload from camera roll doesn't work
Requested features
15 requests- Wildcard search functionality
- Ability to modify previously scanned QR codes with new photos
- View individual box contents separately instead of all pictures
- Increase photo limit per QR code beyond 10
- Face ID or biometric login to avoid repeated manual logins
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- Auto-login persistence across sessions
- Cross-device synchronization of data
- Search by box name/title
- Invite family members to view shared inventory
- Ability to upload photos from phone camera roll
- Option to disable payment plan prompts
- Multiple QR codes per box for stacking convenience
- Better workflow - auto-return to home page after scanning
- Ability to edit box titles after creation
- Improved search interface and functionality
BearFound
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ElephantTrax
- 1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 1 Month Premium Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium Access3 Days trial$12.991 Year
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- 12 Months3 Days trial$23.991 Year
- 20 Qr Codes$2.99
- 40 Qr Codes$8.99
- 60 Qr Codes$12.00
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- 80 Qr Codes$14.49
- 100 Qr Codes$16.49
- 120 Qr Codes$18.00
- 160 Qr Codes$24.00
- 180 Qr Codes$27.00
- 200 Qr Codes$30.00
BearFound
No in-app purchases
