# ElephantTrax vs SPUD Robot

The clearest difference is rating: SPUD Robot at 5.0 against ElephantTrax's 4.3. SPUD Robot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). ElephantTrax's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (400 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElephantTrax sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SPUD Robot asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPUD Robot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElephantTrax has 400 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, SPUD Robot every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ElephantTrax | SPUD Robot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephanttrax-home-inventory/id1502900545/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spud-robot/id1532630193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **400** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thought Spawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502900544) | [TMR IND.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499126854) |

## What reviewers say

### ElephantTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephanttrax-home-inventory/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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 100 Qr Codes | $16.49 | one-time |
| 160 Qr Codes | $24.00 | 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


### SPUD Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spud-robot/id1532630193)

Control a robot remotely from your mobile device to monitor your space. Connect with a gamepad for an enhanced driving experience. Currently, access is by invitation only.

**Highlights:** Remote robot control, Workspace/home monitoring, Gamepad support (Xbox/PlayStation), Mobile and tablet access, Invitation-based access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ElephantTrax free?

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

### Is SPUD Robot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ElephantTrax or SPUD Robot?

SPUD Robot is rated higher. ElephantTrax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while SPUD Robot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ElephantTrax or SPUD Robot have ads?

Neither ElephantTrax nor SPUD Robot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ElephantTrax or SPUD Robot?

ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, and SPUD Robot every 48 months. Most recently, ElephantTrax was updated on November 11, 2026 and SPUD Robot on November 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.*