Comparison

GunplaLog vs StashIQ

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

Head to head
About

GunplaLog

Track your Gunpla builds with detailed logs for paint recipes, decals, and build sessions. Organize your collection, manage wish lists, and generate shareable cards of your progress. Your data is stored locally for privacy and can be exported anytime.

Highlights
  • Kit collection logging
  • WIP build session tracking
  • Paint recipe recording
  • Decal and finish notes
  • Shareable build cards
  • Wish list management
  • Collection statistics
Features
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The Gunpla kit tracker for builders who want to remember everything. No more "what color did I use on that armor piece?" No more counting boxes in your closet. GunplaLog is a purpose-built iOS tracker for Gunpla hobbyists — with build logs, paint recipes, decal notes, and share cards all in one app. 【 Kit Collection 】 Log every kit you own: name, grade (HG / MG / RG / PG / SD / LL), series, status (Unbuilt / WIP / Done / Sold), purchase price, date, store, box photo, and notes. Filter by grade or status in one tap. Free up to 10 kits. 【 WIP Build Sessions 】 Log every build session with date, notes, and photo. Run the built-in timer while you build — your total time accumulates automatically per kit. Know exactly how many hours went into every build. 【 Paint Recipes 】 Record which paints you used on each part: brand, color name, color code, swatch, mix ratio. Linked to the kit. When you pick it up again six months later, the recipe is right there. 【 Decal & Finish Notes 】 Note which decals you applied (water slide / dry transfer / sticker) and log your panel line color, wash liquid, and top coat per kit. The complete build record in one place. 【 Share Cards 】 Generate a share-ready image card for Reddit, Instagram, or Discord: ·WIP Update — latest photo + build time + paint recipe preview ·Build Complete — completion photo + hours spent + finish details ·My Collection — grade breakdown + unbuilt count + total value Free cards include a small badge. Pro removes it. 【 Wish List 】 Save kits you're planning to buy. Mark them as acquired when they arrive. See your estimated total spend before you buy. 【 Collection Stats 】 Total kits, status breakdown, grade breakdown, total purchase value, cumulative build time — all at a glance. 【 Your Data Stays on Your Device 】 Everything is stored locally on your iPhone. No cloud uploads. No account required. Export as CSV or a photo backup ZIP anytime — free. Your collection data is yours, always. ————————————————— PRICING ————————————————— Free: Up to 10 kits. All features included — including CSV/ZIP export & import. Share cards have a small badge. GunplaLog Pro — $6.99 (one-time) ·Unlimited kit registration ·Watermark-free share cards Pay once. No subscription. Yours forever. ————————————————— CONTACT Developer: Kore Apps Email: support@kore-apps.com —————————————————

About

StashIQ

This app helps scale model builders and collectors catalog their kits, manage wish lists, and avoid duplicate purchases. It features a large database of kits, barcode scanning for instant identification, and price comparison tools.

Highlights
  • Catalog owned kits
  • Build want lists
  • Search 88,000+ kits
  • Barcode scanning
  • Compare retailer prices
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
Features
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StashIQ is the pocket companion for plastic scale model builders and collectors. Whether you build aircraft, armor, ships, cars, figures, or sci-fi, StashIQ helps you catalog what you own, plan what you want, and never buy a duplicate kit again. BROWSE A HUGE CATALOG Search a catalog of 88,000+ scale model kits across every major manufacturer, scale, and subject. Find the exact kit, see its details, and jump straight to retailers when you're ready to buy. SCAN TO IDENTIFY ANY KIT Point your camera at a kit's barcode and StashIQ identifies it instantly — then add it to your stash or want list in one tap. Can't find it? Share a link or add it manually, and it gets reviewed to grow the catalog for everyone. TRACK YOUR STASH Log every kit you own in one organized place. Know your collection at a glance — no more standing in a hobby shop wondering if you already have that Spitfire. BUILD A WANT LIST Keep a running wish list of the kits you're after. When you're browsing or scanning, you'll always know what's still on your list. FIND THE BEST PRICE See where to buy the kits you want and compare retailers, so you can grab the deal when it's right. MADE FOR MODELERS StashIQ was built by scale modelers who were tired of tracking their stash in spreadsheets. It's fast, focused, and designed around how hobbyists actually shop and build. SUBSCRIPTIONS StashIQ is free to start. Upgrade for higher stash and want-list limits, unlimited barcode scans, and an ad-free experience: • Collector — $0.99/month • Trader — $2.99/month • Professional — $4.99/month Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@iqsuite.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.knotsoftware.com/stashiq/privacy

Screenshots

GunplaLog4 screens
StashIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GunplaLog at 4.4 against StashIQ's 1.0. GunplaLog also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. GunplaLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StashIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GunplaLog holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GunplaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, StashIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GunplaLog versus StashIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGunplaLogStashIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerkazuki korenoriCHRISTOPHER BRYAN DECKER

Customer experience

GunplaLog

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

StashIQ

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GunplaLog

One-time1
  • GunplaLog Pro$6.99
3 purchases

StashIQ

Subscriptions3
  • StashIQ Collector3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • StashIQ Trader3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • StashIQ Professional3 Months trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is GunplaLog free?
GunplaLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StashIQ free?
StashIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GunplaLog or StashIQ?
GunplaLog is rated higher. GunplaLog averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StashIQ averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GunplaLog or StashIQ have ads?
StashIQ shows ads; GunplaLog does not.
Which is updated more often, GunplaLog or StashIQ?
GunplaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and StashIQ fortnightly. Most recently, GunplaLog was updated on October 22, 2026 and StashIQ on October 8, 2026.

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