# ElephantTrax vs BearFound

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ElephantTrax | BearFound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephanttrax-storage-tracker/id1502900545/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearfound/id1503739627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **399** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thought Spawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502900544) | [Pyi Theim Kyaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503739626) |

## What reviewers say

### ElephantTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephanttrax-storage-tracker/id1502900545)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium Access | $12.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $23.99 | per year |
| 20 Qr Codes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Qr Codes | $8.99 | one-time |
| 60 Qr Codes | $12.00 | one-time |
| 80 Qr Codes | $14.49 | one-time |
| 100 Qr Codes | $16.49 | one-time |
| 120 Qr Codes | $18.00 | one-time |
| 160 Qr Codes | $24.00 | one-time |
| 180 Qr Codes | $27.00 | one-time |
| 200 Qr Codes | $30.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative QR code and label system for inventory tracking
- 📦 Effective organization solution for storage and moving
- 🏷️ High-quality durable labels that withstand moisture
- 📸 Easy photo capture and cataloging of items
- 🔍 Quick QR code scanning functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and unexpected shutdowns
- 🔐 Constant forced logout requiring repeated logins
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and responsiveness
- 📸 Photos randomly disappear or show 'not available'
- 🔄 Repetitive QR code scanning and assignment process

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### BearFound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearfound/id1503739627)

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.

**Highlights:** Report lost items, Find lost items, University community focused, Item recovery platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ElephantTrax free?

ElephantTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BearFound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ElephantTrax or BearFound?

BearFound is rated higher. ElephantTrax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while BearFound averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ElephantTrax or BearFound have ads?

Neither ElephantTrax nor BearFound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ElephantTrax or BearFound?

ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, and BearFound every 2 weeks. Most recently, ElephantTrax was updated on October 13, 2026 and BearFound on October 3, 2026.

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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.*