SAMsnap vs Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAMsnap
This app allows field survey teams to scan barcodes of recorded equipment as part of a strategic asset management and capital planning workflow. It streamlines data collection for asset management processes.
- Barcode scanning for equipment
- Field data collection
- Asset management workflow integration
- Capital planning support
- Strategic asset management
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SAMsnap is part of AECOM's strategic asset management and capital planning workflow. SAMsnap enables survey teams to scan barcodes of recorded equipment in the field.
Box
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.
- Customizable box dimensions
- Adjustable material thickness
- Multiple joint styles
- Lid customization
- Project layout preview
- SVG/PDF export
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Create custom laser-cut boxes quickly and easily! 1. Define project size and features 2. Preview the project layout 3. Export as SVG or PDF Details • Get started with a template or modify an existing project • Specify the dimensions, material thickness and joint style • Add a separate lid and customize its appearance, fit and size. • Switch to the project layout tab to get a preview of the layout file that that will be generated. • Export the project for further processing or cutting. Boxes can be fully enclosed with 6 sides, or have one or more sides removed for open boxes, frames or other combinations. Lids can be flat or fit over with adjustable depth and fit. Grid Dividers can be added to boxes, with or without frames around the edges. Joints can be plain or smooth, or box joints that are automatic or specified by count. Material thickness and kerf can be configured for a precise fit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAMsnap at none against Box's 5. SAMsnap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Box's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Box sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SAMsnap asks for nothing beyond the download.
SAMsnap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SAMsnap's written reviews are positive against 82% of Box's.
SAMsnap ships an update every 7 months, Box every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAMsnap | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | County of Los Angeles - Department of Public Works | Derek Graham |
Customer experience
SAMsnap
Box
In-app purchases
SAMsnap
No in-app purchases
Box
- CNC Router Joinery$1.99
- Caddy/Tote Handle$1.99
- Kerf-o-meter Plus Upgrade$1.99
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- Grid Dividers - Unlimited$4.99
- Enhanced Project Fit$4.99
