# BoxKit vs Smart Inventory Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Inventory Manager at none against BoxKit's 13. Smart Inventory Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). BoxKit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (652 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxKit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Smart Inventory Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Inventory Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoxKit has 652 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BoxKit ships an update every 2 days, Smart Inventory Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxKit | Smart Inventory Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxkit-inventory-management/id1209159428/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-inventory-manager/id6744356452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **652** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versus Dynamics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642242518) | [Alberto Huesca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791454826) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxkit-inventory-management/id1209159428)

Organize and manage your belongings with a comprehensive inventory tracker. Easily categorize items, track quantities across multiple locations, and customize details to suit your needs. Collaborate with others and maintain a clear overview of your stock.

**Highlights:** Organize items with locations and sublocations, Track quantities across multiple storage areas, Categorize items into collections and subgroups, Tag items for easy filtering and status tracking, Customize item structure with templates and custom fields, Collaborate on shared inventories with real-time updates, View stock levels and receive low stock alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pay as you go | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Inventory List Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Single-user Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Personal - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 💡 Customizable templates and fields
- 🤝 Helpful customer support
- 🔍 Barcode scanning functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔀 Difficulty with data migration and syncing
- 🗂️ Lack of nested hierarchy for inventory

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting in-app purchases
- Inventory data loss after updates
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to export inventory data
- Detailed sales and transaction history
- Automated low stock notifications
- Multi-user collaboration and permissions
- Integration with accounting/ERP systems


### Smart Inventory Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-inventory-manager/id6744356452)

This app helps you organize and track tools and supplies in your workshop, garage, or job site. It allows for detailed item records, offline use, and employee check-in/out features. Generate PDF reports for easy record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive tool and supply tracking, Detailed item records with images, Offline functionality, Employee check-in/out, PDF inventory reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxKit free?

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

### Is Smart Inventory Manager free?

Smart Inventory Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BoxKit or Smart Inventory Manager?

Smart Inventory Manager is rated higher. BoxKit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 652 ratings, while Smart Inventory Manager averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do BoxKit or Smart Inventory Manager have ads?

Neither BoxKit nor Smart Inventory Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoxKit or Smart Inventory Manager?

BoxKit ships an update every 2 days, and Smart Inventory Manager every 4 months. Most recently, BoxKit was updated on October 26, 2026 and Smart Inventory Manager on October 24, 2026.

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