Comparison

HamsterBase vs Stall

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Stall

Features
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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.

Screenshots

HamsterBase3 screens
Stall4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, Stall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HamsterBase versus Stall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterBaseStall
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer纯洁 林Dzuy Do

In-app purchases

None

HamsterBase

No in-app purchases

None

Stall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamsterBase free?
HamsterBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stall free?
Stall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamsterBase or Stall have ads?
Neither HamsterBase nor Stall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamsterBase or Stall?
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, and Stall weekly. Most recently, HamsterBase was updated on October 2, 2026 and Stall on October 24, 2026.

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