Comparison

ElephantTrax vs Focus Pile

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Focus Pile

This app helps you focus on one task at a time by using your existing reminders. It syncs with Apple Reminders and allows you to skip tasks you can't complete. Widgets are available for iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Focus on one reminder at a time
  • Uses existing Apple Reminders
  • Syncs tasks via iCloud
  • Mark tasks as done to update Apple Reminders
  • Skip tasks that cannot be done
  • Widgets for iOS and macOS
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Use Focus Pile to monotask with the reminders you already have. One Thing at a Time - Focus on just one reminder from your list. After that's done see what's next on the pile. Existing Reminders - Focus Pile uses the tasks in your Apple Reminders app, and syncs your pile over iCloud. You choose which reminder lists go on to the pile. Get Things Done - If possible, do what's on your Focus Pile right away. When you mark it as done, that will be updated in the Apple Reminders app. Skip to Move On - If what's up next in Focus Pile can't be done, skip it. Pile Everywhere - Put your focus pile anywhere with widgets and apps for iOS and macOS.

Screenshots

ElephantTrax4 screens
Focus Pile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ElephantTrax at Free against Focus Pile's $1.99. ElephantTrax also leads on ratings volume (399 vs 3). Focus Pile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ElephantTrax is free to download; Focus Pile costs $1.99 up front. ElephantTrax sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus Pile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Pile 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, Focus Pile every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ElephantTrax versus Focus Pile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElephantTraxFocus Pile
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (399 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings399 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThought Spawn LLCDavid Taylor

Customer experience

ElephantTrax

All ratings399 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative54.7%

Focus Pile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Focus Pile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

ElephantTrax

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time9
  • 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
None

Focus Pile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElephantTrax free?
ElephantTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Pile free?
Focus Pile costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ElephantTrax or Focus Pile?
Focus Pile is rated higher. ElephantTrax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Focus Pile averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ElephantTrax or Focus Pile have ads?
Neither ElephantTrax nor Focus Pile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElephantTrax or Focus Pile?
ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, and Focus Pile every 4 days. Most recently, ElephantTrax was updated on October 13, 2026 and Focus Pile on October 13, 2026.

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