# FindMyShadow vs Boxinvy

The clearest difference is price: Boxinvy at Free against FindMyShadow's $0.99. Boxinvy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5). FindMyShadow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Boxinvy is free to download; FindMyShadow costs $0.99 up front. Boxinvy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $42.99 per month. FindMyShadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxinvy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

FindMyShadow ships an update every 3 months, Boxinvy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FindMyShadow | Boxinvy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmyshadow/id1023942667/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxinvy/id1193084327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Swain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023942666) | [Big Bear Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173311230) |

## What reviewers say

### FindMyShadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findmyshadow/id1023942667)

Visualize sun shadows for custom scenes you draw. Calculate sun position and shadow casting for any location and date. Useful for gardening, construction, photography, and solar panel planning.

**Highlights:** Custom scene drawing, Shadow casting visualization, Sun position calculation, Location and date specific plotting, Report and snapshot generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boxinvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxinvy/id1193084327)

Easily catalog and organize all your belongings for peace of mind. Track items by location, box, brand, or store to understand your property's value and stay prepared for unexpected events like fire or theft.

**Highlights:** Organize by location and nested boxes, Link items and track quantities, Catalog items by brand, category, and store, Use QR codes, barcodes, and NFC tags for scanning, Generate QR codes for items, Bookmark frequently accessed boxes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boxinvy Silver (Monthly) | $42.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FindMyShadow free?

FindMyShadow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxinvy free?

Boxinvy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FindMyShadow or Boxinvy?

Boxinvy is rated higher. FindMyShadow averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Boxinvy averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do FindMyShadow or Boxinvy have ads?

Neither FindMyShadow nor Boxinvy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FindMyShadow or Boxinvy?

FindMyShadow ships an update every 3 months, and Boxinvy every 5 months. Most recently, FindMyShadow was updated on October 26, 2026 and Boxinvy on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*