# NotePrints vs Box

The clearest difference is price: Box at Free against NotePrints's $0.99. Box also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). NotePrints's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Box is free to download; NotePrints costs $0.99 up front. Box sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NotePrints asks for nothing beyond the download.

NotePrints holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of NotePrints's written reviews are positive against 82% of Box's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NotePrints ships an update every 9 days, Box every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePrints | Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteprints/id1034155669/reviews)** | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-o-matic/id1291032873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Saia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034155668) | [Derek Graham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291032872) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePrints

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteprints/id1034155669)

This app allows you to view, annotate, and create PDF documents with powerful markup tools. It handles large files and offers extensive zoom capabilities, along with drawing and text editing features. You can also manage files, extract pages, and share your work across devices.

**Highlights:** View and markup PDF files, Support for large format and multi-page PDFs, 300x zoom capability, Vector graphics drawing engine, Create new PDFs from camera or photos, Add shapes, rich text, and hand drawings, Cut, copy, and paste between documents, File management and page manipulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-o-matic/id1291032873)

Design and generate custom laser-cut boxes with adjustable dimensions, material thickness, and joint styles. Preview layouts and export designs as SVG or PDF for cutting. Supports various box configurations and lid types.

**Highlights:** Customizable box dimensions, Adjustable material thickness, Multiple joint styles, Lid customization, Project layout preview, SVG/PDF export

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CNC Router Joinery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caddy/Tote Handle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kerf-o-meter Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grid Dividers - Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Project Fit | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePrints free?

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

### Is Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NotePrints or Box?

NotePrints is rated higher. NotePrints averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Box averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do NotePrints or Box have ads?

Neither NotePrints nor Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotePrints or Box?

NotePrints ships an update every 9 days, and Box every 2 months. Most recently, NotePrints was updated on October 10, 2026 and Box on October 17, 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.*