HamsterBase vs Stall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamsterBase
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HamsterBase is a tool centered around privacy protection and offline friendliness for use in later reading. The well-designed HamsterBase features the following characteristics: Offline First: It can be used offline without relying on servers.Privacy First: It does not collect any data and prioritizes your privacy.Keyboard First: Almost all features can be easily accessed via keyboard shortcuts.No Data Hijacking: You can store data locally and enjoy seamless API integration with other software.No Subscription Required: It’s free to use during the beta period.Break Device Limitations: Through P2P synchronization, your database can break free from device limitations.Powerful Full-text Search: Unlock the power of comprehensive searches, accessing the full content of every saved webpage. HamsterBase works with all your favorite apps, such as Logseq, Obsidian, Notion, and Siyuan.
Stall
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Stall shows you the nearest public restrooms and tells you what they're actually like before you walk over. Browse a live map of restrooms near you, sourced from OpenStreetMap and community submissions. Tap any pin to see ratings, accessibility info, hours, whether it's free, and tags left by real people. Leave a review in seconds. Tap your stars, pick a few tags, add a note if you want. No account required, everything is anonymous by default. Missing a restroom? Add it yourself with a drag-to-pin map. One submission per day keeps the map clean. Get walking directions straight from the app. Stall is completely free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stall at weekly against HamsterBase's every 2 months. HamsterBase's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.1). On price, 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.
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, Stall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamsterBase | Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 纯洁 林 | Dzuy Do |
In-app purchases
HamsterBase
No in-app purchases
Stall
No in-app purchases









