# MoveAdvisor vs Boxes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxes at 91% against MoveAdvisor's 29%. Boxes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). MoveAdvisor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. MoveAdvisor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 953 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MoveAdvisor's written reviews are positive against 91% of Boxes's.

MoveAdvisor ships an update every 4 months, Boxes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoveAdvisor | Boxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moveadvisor-moving-app/id1056650742/reviews) | **[4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **953** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [World Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/726606639) | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) |

## What reviewers say

### MoveAdvisor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moveadvisor-moving-app/id1056650742)

This app helps you manage your upcoming move by providing tools to find and contact moving companies, create a home inventory, and track your moving timeline. It aims to reduce stress and save you time during relocation.

**Highlights:** Find reputable movers, View mover reviews and ratings, Create virtual home inventory, Calculate shipment weight, Manage moving timeline and tasks, Estimate packing supplies needed

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for planning moves
- 💡 Useful for in-home inventory
- 🗺️ Provides moving timeline/checklist
- ✅ Straightforward and easy to use
- 🖼️ Effective and informative layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📞 Leads to excessive calls/texts
- 🔒 Shares info with many companies
- ❓ No oversight on info sharing
- 🚫 No opt-out for calls/texts
- 📦 Missing common inventory items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inventory email feature fails
- UI elements cut off or hidden on screen
- App freezes on initial screens
- Cannot drag furniture in inventory

**Requested features**

- Allow adding custom inventory items
- Enable editing existing inventory items
- Support for Canadian postal codes/moves
- Improve inventory accuracy for common items
- Pass inventory data directly to movers


### Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284)

Effortlessly track all your belongings, from moving boxes to holiday decorations. Organize items by location, add details like photos and custom attributes, and generate reports. Ideal for moving, inventory, or general storage management.

**Highlights:** Organize items by space/location, Track box and item numbers, Add photos and custom attributes, Generate and export reports, Print custom labels, Scan QR codes and use NFC tags, Offline access and syncing

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier One | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Two | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Three | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Four | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Tier | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 75 Images | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Boxes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Boxes | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Boxes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Boxes and Images | $14.99 | one-time |
| 400 Boxes and Images | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Add-On | $25.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Practical and user-friendly
- 👍 Excellent organization and tracking features
- 💡 Customizable labels and QR codes
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
- 🚀 Simple yet powerful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Printing labels can be cumbersome
- 🐛 Lack of ability to access photo library
- 🔒 Paid subscription after 10 items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering large amounts of data
- Issues with syncing data across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to add multiple photos per box
- Option to track item quantities
- Shared access with read-only permissions
- Offline functionality
- Customizable dashboard and manifest


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoveAdvisor free?

MoveAdvisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoveAdvisor or Boxes?

Boxes is rated higher. MoveAdvisor averages 3.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Boxes averages 4.8 from 953 ratings.

### Do MoveAdvisor or Boxes have ads?

Neither MoveAdvisor nor Boxes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoveAdvisor or Boxes?

MoveAdvisor ships an update every 4 months, and Boxes every 3 weeks. Most recently, MoveAdvisor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Boxes on October 15, 2026.

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