Comparison

Snapper vs NZTD

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

Head to head
About

Snapper

Manage your transit card on the go. Check your balance, top up your card, and view transaction history. Collect refunds and pending top-ups easily.

Highlights
  • Scan Snapper card
  • Check real-time balance
  • Top-up card
  • View transaction history
  • Collect pending refunds
  • Save payment details
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Scan any Snapper card to top-up, check the balance on the go. --- Features --- Sign in with your existing Snapper account and scan any Snapper card to: - Check the real-time card balance - View the concession type - Top-up (minimum of $1) - View pass information - Save payment details - Collect pending refunds, top-ups, or passes - View Travel, top-ups, refunds or balance transfers in your transaction history --- Card compatibility --- If you have an older Snapper card without a ‘+’ in the corner* and wish to use this app we will swap it out for free if you visit www.snapper.co.nz/contact-us/ *The app is not compatible with RideBank cards.

About

NZTD

Streamline your arrival in New Zealand by completing your Traveller Declaration digitally before you travel. This app allows you to submit your declaration up to 24 hours in advance, saving time at the border. It supports offline data entry and can store details for multiple travelers.

Highlights
  • Digital traveller declaration
  • Pre-travel submission
  • Passport scanning
  • Multiple declaration support
  • Offline data entry
  • Real-time updates
Features
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Make your arrival in New Zealand a smoother experience by filling out your New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before you get here. You can submit it up to 24 hours before starting your trip to New Zealand. Your declaration will take about 10 minutes to complete and you’ll need to answer the questions in English. You can update it at any time, up until you get to the border in New Zealand. Information you need to provide when filling out your NZTD includes: - Your passport, contact and flight details; - Your immigration status (if required); - Details about your trip, including your recent travel history; - Items you are bringing into New Zealand, including in your carry on bags and checked in luggage. With the NZTD app you can: - Scan your passport to add your passport details; - Add and complete multiple declarations, for example, for your children; - Use offline mode to enter information while you’re flying or out of WiFi or data range. You need to be online to start or submit a declaration. Once you’ve submitted your NZTD there’s nothing more you need to do. You won’t have to print anything out or show a QR code. Your NZTD will automatically show up when your passport is scanned at the border.

Screenshots

Snapper4 screens
NZTD4 screens

Verdict

The call

Snapper and NZTD both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of NZTD's written reviews are positive against 33% of Snapper's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Snapper against 4.6 for NZTD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 595 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Snapper's written reviews are positive against 84% of NZTD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snapper ships an update every 6 weeks, NZTD monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Snapper versus NZTD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapperNZTD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (200 ratings) — better4.6 (595 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200595 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnapper Services LtdMinistry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Customer experience

Snapper

All ratings200 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative58.0%

NZTD

All ratings595 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews950 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

Snapper

From 200 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient top-up options
  • 👍 Useful app features
  • 🚀 Efficient and practical
  • 👍 Good customer support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive fees and surcharges
  • 🐛 Unreliable and glitchy
  • 🔒 Security and account access issues
  • 👎 Outdated technology and user experience
  • 🚫 Limited payment options

NZTD

From 595 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 💡 Convenient to complete before travel
  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 👍 User-friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Glitches and connection issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Resets entered information

Bugs and requests

Snapper

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Card scanner not working
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inconsistent top-up and balance updates
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Account login and access problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Eliminate the need for a physical card
  • Integrate with mobile payment systems
  • Provide remote top-up and account management
  • Improve card reader and scanning functionality
  • Offer auto top-up and balance monitoring

NZTD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Dropdown menus not working
  • Submission errors
  • Address entry issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching apps
  • Passport scanning problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to save user profiles
  • Option to copy information for family members
  • Clearer guidance on what to declare
  • Support for cruise ship travelers
  • Confirmation email after submission
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  • Automatic date/time selection

In-app purchases

None

Snapper

No in-app purchases

None

NZTD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snapper free?
Snapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NZTD free?
NZTD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Snapper or NZTD?
Snapper is rated higher. Snapper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while NZTD averages 4.6 from 595 ratings.
Do Snapper or NZTD have ads?
Neither Snapper nor NZTD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snapper or NZTD?
Snapper ships an update every 6 weeks, and NZTD monthly. Most recently, Snapper was updated on October 14, 2026 and NZTD on October 16, 2026.

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