NZTD vs Universal Hikes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Digital traveller declaration
- Pre-travel submission
- Passport scanning
- Multiple declaration support
- Offline data entry
- Real-time updates
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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.
Universal Hikes
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All of your self-guided walking holiday itinerary information including gps trails, accommodations, meals, transfers and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: NZTD at 3 against Universal Hikes's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NZTD ships an update monthly, Universal Hikes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NZTD | Universal Hikes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (599 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 599 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | EASY-MOUNTAIN |
Bugs and requests
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
Universal Hikes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NZTD
No in-app purchases
Universal Hikes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NZTD free?
Is Universal Hikes free?
Do NZTD or Universal Hikes have ads?
Which is updated more often, NZTD or Universal Hikes?
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