# ToteScan — Organize totes and containers

> Catalog and locate items in storage totes and containers using scannable labels. (iPhone/iPad app by Jampaq, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totescan/id1429152747 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jampaq, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329466725)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.46/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totescan/id1429152747/reviews.md

## What is ToteScan?

With ToteScan you can easily itemize your storage totes and containers to help you quickly find the things you need.  ToteScan works by scanning official ToteScan labels. The ToteScan labels are individually connected with your account, and by affixing them to your totes and containers, you can easily scan and add items that you place into the containers.  Once entered, you can use the built-in text search capability to find totes by name, individual item name, description, or keyword.

ToteScan supports family sharing with the ability to add profiles to the account for individuals to keep separate collections, but still be within the same account.

Additional ToteScan labels can be purchased in-app and digitally delivered to you by email link.  You can then print them on basic paper, cut them out, and tape to your totes and containers. Or you can choose to buy pre-printed ready to peel and stick ToteScan labels and have them shipped to you.  

Movers/Real Estate Agents/Organizers can now scan and fill ToteScan labels (totes) for their customer on-site, and once complete, can transfer the totes to their customer's own ToteScan account.

Let ToteScan help you organize your storage totes and containers, and take organizing to the next level!


Features:

- Itemize the contents of your totes and containers with title, description, quantity and location.
- Attach multiple pictures to each item for quick identification and review within the app.
- Optionally scan an item's barcode, pre-populate title and image, when adding items to totes.
- Search by any number of methods, such as tote name, item title, description, or keyword.
- Clone item(s) within a Tote label to make copies without re-entering data.
- Parent/Child tote option to enable boxes/containers within other boxes/containers.
- Share a common account with family members or business associates.
- Supports multiple profiles to categorize collections and share with family members.
- Supports multiple container types for identification as well 
- Email support offered 7 days a week.  Reach out to us at any time!
- Export your data at anytime (PDF, CSV or HTML formats).
- Purchase in-app downloadable ToteScan labels to get up and running in minutes (without buying our retail Peel & Stick packs).
- Our in-app downloadable labels also print directly to 4"x6" thermal printers as well as sizes for the mini thermal printers by Nelko, Phomemo,etc (check label sizing on the in-app screen)
- No monthly fees or subscriptions required.
- Plus many more features not listed here!

## Key features

- Itemize contents with details and photos
- Scan item barcodes for pre-population
- Search by tote, item, description, or keyword
- Nested container support
- Family and business sharing
- Transfer totes between accounts
- Export data in multiple formats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 - 8.5”x11” sized labels | $1.99 | one-time |
| 450 - 2.5"x3" sized labels | $27.99 | one-time |
| 240 - 1.5"x1.5" sized labels | $16.99 | one-time |
| 225 - 2.5"x3" sized labels | $17.99 | one-time |
| 10 - 1.96"x1.96" sized labels | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 sheets of ToteScan labels | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 sheets of ToteScan labels | $11.99 | one-time |
| 25 - 4"x6" sized labels | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 - 4"x6" sized labels | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 - 4"x6" sized labels | $5.99 | one-time |
| 90 - 2.5"x3" sized labels | $11.99 | one-time |
| 120 - 1.5"x1.5" sized labels | $17.99 | one-time |
| 45 - 2.5"x3" sized labels | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 - 4"x6" sized labels | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 - 1.57"x1.18" sized labels | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 - 1.96"x1.96" sized labels | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 - 1.96"x1.96" sized labels | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 - 1.96"x1.18" sized labels | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 - 1.96"x1.18" sized labels | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 - 8.5”x11” sized labels | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ToteScan?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for organizing storage
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Handy for moving and packing
- 👍 QR codes are a good deal
- 👍 Can take pictures of items
- 👍 Barcode scanning pre-populates data
- 👍 Great organization tool
- 👍 Developers listen to users
- 👍 Fast support response time
- 👍 Organizing made easy
- 👍 Huge help for organization
- 👍 Best thing since sliced bread
- 👍 Knows where everything is
- 👍 Game changer for finding items
- 👍 Cheap labels to buy
- 👍 Very cheap QR codes
- 👍 Fantastic and easy to use
- 👍 Tells you which bin item is in
- 👍 Highly recommended app
- 👍 Purchase of the year
- 👍 Links with Alexa
- 👍 Public QR codes for family access
- 👍 Highly recommend this product
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Simple but works well
- 👍 Works great for needs
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Multiple pictures per entry
- 👍 Easy to move totes
- 👍 Easy to add/subtract items
- 👍 Awesome customer support
- 👍 Made baking life organized
- 👍 Great for organizing home
- 👍 Great organization tool
- 👍 Search function and Alexa integration
- 👍 Searchable inventory
- 👍 Great for personal/small business
- 👍 Love the concept
- 👍 Easy to use and functional QR app
- 👍 Cheaper to buy labels than Amazon
- 👍 Scan barcode feature works
- 👍 Assigned QR code to room
- 👍 Awesome customer support
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Great for organizing home
- 👍 Easy to use tool for organizing
- 👍 Slick application for organizing garage
- 👍 Search for items is simple
- 👍 Helpful for organizing online store
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun sorting items
- 👍 Helpful app for organizing basement
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Great for organizing stuff

**Cons**

- 🔒 Proprietary labels required
- 📧 Spam happy with emails
- 🚫 Cannot create custom room names
- 🐛 Camera/scan issue
- 🐛 Images stopped showing up
- 🐛 No image display
- 🐛 App closes when scanning barcodes
- ⏳ Saving items takes 5 seconds
- 🖨️ Cannot print tote list directly
- 🗑️ Cannot remove scanned label without deleting
- 🖨️ Cannot print inventory yourself
- 🖼️ Cannot scroll through pictures
- 🏷️ Limited freedom editing label size
- 🤔 Weird and not helpful features
- 🎛️ Clunky, poorly designed interface
- 🖥️ Not user-friendly on desktop/laptop
- 🐛 Quantity goes to 1 after adding photo
- 🔢 Tote item count doesn't reflect quantity
- 📧 Requires email confirmation code
- ⏳ Code takes forever or doesn't send
- 🚫 App doesn't need to be online
- ❓ Items disappear from app
- 🚫 Cannot use app without proprietary labels
- 🔍 Search only pulls up to 50 items
- ❓ Unclear if Boolean search works
- ❓ Lack of instruction/UI/UX
- 📱 iPhone only app, no iPad version
- 🖥️ No Mac or PC usability
- 🖨️ Extra step to print from Mac/PC
- 🚫 Useless without internet
- 💻 No Mac interface
- 🔢 Box count not available for profiles
- 🔠 Sorting options are limited
- 🖨️ Inventory sheets don't have pictures
- 💰 Missing field for item value
- 🚫 App not available on desktop
- 🤔 Free, but requires buying labels
- 😵 Horrendous UI/UX design
- 🚫 Incompatible QR codes with other apps
- ❓ No duplicate QR codes sold
- ❓ QR codes hard to find
- 🐛 Child totes not showing under parent
- ❓ Security is questionable
- ☁️ Information stored in unknown cloud
- 🔠 No way to re-order items in app
- ⬆️ Add item/save buttons at top
- 🗑️ Preloaded locations cannot be deleted
- ⚙️ Default location cannot be changed
- ➕ Cannot add multiple photos at once
- 🚫 Cannot sign out
- 🚫 Stuck with wrong email
- 🐛 Glitches when trying to sign out
- 📏 App stops showing lines after 12
- 🚫 Cannot see typing past 12 lines
- 🔠 Items in tote not organized alphabetically
- 🚫 Cannot customize location
- 🤔 Need to see what I have while out
- ❓ Search function not case dependent
- 🔄 Cannot select multiple labels to change location
- 1️⃣ Need ability to look across all profiles
- 2️⃣ Two levels of location needed
- 3️⃣ Filter by location needed
- 4️⃣ Add extra Tag fields
- 5️⃣ Emailed report not useful
- ❓ Matters if capitalized or not
- 🚫 Cannot move items in Edit mode
- 🚫 Cannot create custom location
- 🚫 Basement not an option for location
- 🚫 Cannot change default tote location
- 8️⃣ Empty labels cannot be deleted
- ❌ Cannot delete empty labels
- 🤔 What a waste of hours of work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera not coming up
- Images stopped showing up
- App closes when scanning barcodes
- Quantity resets to 1 after adding photo
- Tote item count doesn't reflect item quantity
- Items disappear from app
- Search only pulls up to 50 items
- Cannot scroll through photos for the same label
- No exit option from photo view
- App stops working mid-task
- Child totes not showing under parent totes
- App stops allowing lines to be added/viewed after 12 lines
- Items in tote not organized alphabetically
- Cannot sign out
- Glitches when trying to sign out
- Empty labels cannot be deleted
- App doesn't automatically capitalize letters
- Autocorrect issues with capitalization
- Cannot move items in Edit mode
- QR codes are hard to find by themselves
- Sorting is inaccurate (date, alphabetical)
- Cannot sort labels separately by location
- Cannot delete old/damaged QR sticker from app
- App requires internet connection to access inventory

**Most requested features**

- Add a field to identify container type
- Color code tote codes/names
- IN/OUT toggle switch on each item
- Mark entire contents as 'in' or 'out'
- Ability to re-order items within a tote
- Add basement as a location option
- Create custom locations for totes
- Change default tote location
- Add value field for items and sum values
- Desktop/Mac interface
- Ability to move items between totes without scanning QR code
- Search and scan totes
- Print tote list with descriptions
- Downloadable labels with descriptions
- Sort by Location THEN Title
- Box count for all profiles
- Option to store items locally
- Allow users to filter and sort data, then email with CSV option
- Two levels of location (e.g., Unit 1, shelf B)
- Filter by location (e.g., see everything on Unit 1)
- Add extra Tag fields that can be defined and filtered on
- Ability to virtually move items when editing
- Move items from one box to another without re-cataloging
- Select multiple labels to change location at once
- Add 'Basement' as a default location
- Ability to create custom locations
- Ability to change default tote location
- Add 'value' field for items and sum values
- Print inventory sheets with pictures
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Add more freedom in editing label sizes
- Option to choose priority heading when listing totes
- Ability to scroll through pictures
- Manually organize items
- Print tote list at convenience
- Remove scanned label without permanent deletion
- Add a field to identify container type
- Color code tote codes/names
- IN/OUT toggle switch on each item
- Mark entire contents as 'in' or 'out'
- Ability to re-order items within a tote
- Add basement as a location option
- Create custom locations for totes
- Change default tote location
- Add value field for items and sum values
- Desktop/Mac interface
- Ability to move items between totes without scanning QR code
- Search and scan totes
- Print tote list with descriptions
- Downloadable labels with descriptions
- Sort by Location THEN Title
- Box count for all profiles
- Option to store items locally
- Allow users to filter and sort data, then email with CSV option
- Two levels of location (e.g., Unit 1, shelf B)
- Filter by location (e.g., see everything on Unit 1)
- Add extra Tag fields that can be defined and filtered on
- Ability to virtually move items when editing
- Move items from one box to another without re-cataloging
- Select multiple labels to change location at once
- Add 'Basement' as a default location
- Ability to create custom locations
- Ability to change default tote location
- Add 'value' field for items and sum values
- Print inventory sheets with pictures

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totescan/id1429152747/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Strictly Proprietary, AND Spam Happy

*2026-02-04, version 1.5.7*

Beware! You can NOT create room names, bc locked into this label maker’s generic names. eg Converted a spare bedroom into a ChillZone, but gotta use Bedroom 1,2,3 etc. Ditto another BR converted to ClosetRoom. Add: IMMEDIATE receipt of 2 eMails. A much  friendlier option → Boxes. ← No relation, just appreciate the obvious intelligence & class employed.

### 5/5 — Great for Storage Organizing

*2026-01-18, version 1.5.7*

This app is easy to use and great way to catalog items in storage totes or boxes.   It’s very intuitive so doesn’t take long at all to get the hang of it!   Recommending that they add a field to identify the type of container to more quickly identify where item is located  (cardboard box, tote, shelf, etc)

### 3/5 — Camera/scan issue

*2026-01-11, version 1.5.7*

For some reason the camera is not coming up. It worked yesterday and was able to scan 15 labels but now it’s not working

### 5/5 — Great app for moving

*2025-10-21, version 1.5.7*

A lot of the negative reviews seem really out of date. I’m using this app to keep track of what’s in each box I pack and I really love it. The QR codes seem like a good deal given that the app itself is free to use.  I like that I can take pictures of the items and write descriptions, or just scan a barcode if the item has one and all the data pre-populates. Very handy!

### 1/5 — No Image

*2025-10-06*

This app used to work great when I was packing up boxes for a recent move. I took pictures of most everything which showed in the app. Just before the move, the images stopped showing up. Now that we have move across the US, I have to guess what is in each box. I contacted customer support, who did reply, but their suggestions did not fix the problem.

### 5/5 — Great organization tool

*2025-07-19, version 1.5.7*

Tons of totes … no longer lose stuff

### 1/5 — Bait & Switch

*2025-07-15, version 1.5.7*

In order to use the app, you must buy their QR code labels. There is no option to assign custom box numbers or anything. If you don’t buy and use their proprietary labels, you can’t use the app…

### 4/5 — pretty solid

*2025-07-04, version 1.5.7*

love totescan and using this, but no longer able to scan barcodes to add an item. it just immediately closes the app. everything else is great though.

### 2/5 — Ok, but needs work

*2025-05-26, version 1.5.6*

I’m using these to catalog my comic boxes and have a number of places this app needs updates. If they fixed these issues it would be pretty solid. 

1-Most importantly you can’t manually organize your items. 

2-Saving the item after entry takes an honest 5 secs. If you’re cataloging 100 or more items you’re wasting at least 9 minutes total just waiting for entries to save. This is NOT due to wifi or internet service location. This is the app taking too long to store the data. 

3-You can’t print your tote list at your convenience. You have to email a request for your list. This is just weird and not helpful. 

4-Once you scan a label it can’t be removed from your tote list without permanently deleting it. Weird.

### 3/5 — Good But needs a few revisions

*2025-05-15, version 1.5.6*

Love that I can organize my totes and , add pictures, and love that if you have a barcode it will search and find the item if it is available, however, I do not like that I cannot print out a hard copy of my inventory myself ( it does have the option for you to request your inventory be emailed to you) not very good if you are adding and removing items from
Your totes frequently and need an updated copy. Also, would love to be able to scroll through the pictures. Also, would like more freedom in editing the size of the labels..I purchased the 4x6 labels and then found that they didn’t fit quite like I wanted them to and decided that I would rather have a sleeve to put the QR code into so that I could change the totes out if needed, so would like to have more freedom with that. It would also be nice if you could choose which heading would be priority when seeing your totes listed…

## Frequently asked questions about ToteScan

### What does ToteScan do?

ToteScan helps you organize your storage totes and containers by allowing you to itemize their contents. You can scan official ToteScan labels affixed to your containers and then add items with details, descriptions, quantities, and even multiple pictures. This makes it easy to quickly find what you're looking for using the app's search functionality.

### How do I get ToteScan labels?

You can purchase ToteScan labels directly within the app. These are digitally delivered via email link, allowing you to print them on standard paper and tape them to your containers. Alternatively, you can buy pre-printed, ready-to-stick labels that will be shipped to you.

### Is ToteScan free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. There are no monthly fees or subscriptions required. You can purchase ToteScan labels within the app, which is the primary cost associated with using the service.

### Can I share my organized totes with others?

Yes, ToteScan supports family sharing and the ability to add profiles to your account for individuals. This allows for separate collections within the same account. Additionally, professionals like movers or real estate agents can transfer completed totes to their customer's own ToteScan account.

### What devices is ToteScan compatible with?

While specific operating system versions are not detailed, the app's features suggest compatibility with modern smartphones and tablets that can run mobile applications and utilize scanning functionalities. The in-app downloadable labels also support printing to 4"x6" thermal printers and mini thermal printers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2026-05-29

Fixed an issue the recent 1.6.0 app update where some people experienced connectivity issues to sign in and reach their data.

**** changes mentioned again here for previous app update ***
- item(s) cloning is supported inside the Tote Info screen. Long-tap to select multiple items to clone. Tap clone/move icon (leftmost icon) or clone icon (next to clone/move)
- Item(s) cloning/moving to another Tote label is supported inside the Tote Info screen. Long-tap to select multiple items to clone/move, then tap icon or choose ... menu.
- Container type now listed on My Totes screen for each Tote label. 
- Added ability for decimal value for Quantity in Items.
- Various bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.5.9 — 2026-05-07

- Increased the maximum size of Item descriptions.  The new size is 4000 total characters.
- Added a Container type option to the Tote Labels to further help identify them
- Added the ability to create your own Container types to assign to Tote labels
- Added the ability to hide built-in locations
- Added the ability to hide built-in container types
- Various bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.5.7 — 2025-05-27

Multi-select to edit multiple totes at once, change Location,Profile, or Privacy. Long-tap on My Totes screen on a Tote to activate.
Added a support/how-to video section (found in Settings)
Added a quick start video after first signing up and confirming your email
Added an option to send us a support email (found in Settings)
Parent tote is now indicated for child totes listed in the My Totes screen
Date last updated (for items) is now shown on items in the Tote Info screen.
Added a Date Updated option to the sort on My Totes screen
Fixed issue with viewing previously purchased in-app ToteScan downloadable labels that would show an endless spinner.
Fixed issue where an item might not save due to too many characters in the description.
Various bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.5.6 — 2024-10-01

-Added Walmart as a search option when scanning items by their UPC code (barcode). There is an option in Settings to set search order, Amazon first or Walmart first.
-Added new links for contacting/following us on social media. Find this in Settings, or when you first login.
-Fixed issue where items scanned in by UPC code (when adding), would not save properly.
-Fixed issue where moving an item might cause a crash.
-Fixed issue where after searching for items on My Totes screen and tapping item, it would crash randomly.
-Various bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.5.5 — 2024-06-21

- Fixed an issue with some devices crashing on scanning UPC codes when adding items.
- Enhanced the resolution and quality of photos added to items.

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