Comparison

BoxKit vs Smart Inventory Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BoxKit

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
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BoxKit is easy to use, affordable, and has everything you need to manage your inventory. Whether you’re working on your own or with a team, Boxflow helps you save time, stay organized, and keep your inventory under control. WORKFLOWS Pick Lists, Stock Counts, Restock Lists & more. FOLDERS Structure your inventory your way, so everything stays clear, organized, and easy to find. LISTS Group items for specific purposes, so you can plan, track, and manage them together. TAGS Add flexible labels to items so you can organize and find them across your inventory. FILTERS Narrow things down instantly, so you can focus on exactly what you need. MULTI-USER Work together with others on shared inventory, so everyone stays in sync. REMINDERS Stay on top of restocks, dates, and follow-ups so nothing gets missed. CUSTOM FIELDS Capture the details that matter, so your inventory works the way you do. And more to keep everything simple and under control. ============================================================ Subscription Information BoxKit is free to download, with optional features available through a weekly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple account at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan’s price. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://boxkit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://boxkit.app/privacy

About

Smart Inventory Manager

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
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Tired of lost tools, misplaced equipment, or running out of essential supplies? Smart Inventory Manager is your simple, powerful, and completely offline solution for tracking everything in your workshop, garage, or job site. Designed for clarity and ease of use, Smart Inventory Manager helps you stay organized and accountable without needing an internet connection. Your data stays securely on your device. Key Features: Comprehensive Tracking: Manage both durable tools and consumable items in one place. Detailed Item Records: Add tools and consumables with names, categories, quantities (for consumables), serial numbers, locations, notes, and images for easy identification. Works Completely Offline: No internet connection required. Manage your inventory anywhere, anytime. Your data remains private on your device. Employee Check-In/Out: Easily assign tools to employees and track who has what. Reduce loss and improve accountability. Status at a Glance: Quickly see which tools are available or checked out, and who is using them. Consolidated View: See all your tools and consumables together in the "All Items" tab. PDF Inventory Reports: Generate professional PDF reports of your entire inventory, complete with images, perfect for record-keeping, insurance purposes, or sharing.

Screenshots

BoxKit4 screens
Smart Inventory Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoxKit ships an update every 2 days, Smart Inventory Manager every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BoxKit versus Smart Inventory Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxKitSmart Inventory Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (652 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings652 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVersus Dynamics LLCAlberto Huesca

Customer experience

BoxKit

All ratings652 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.5%

Smart Inventory Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BoxKit

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

BoxKit

Subscriptions8
  • Inventory Tracker - Personal3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pay as you go$7.997 Days
  • Inventory List Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Personal Plan1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Inventory Tracker - Personal7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Single-user Lifetime$29.99
  • Personal - Lifetime$29.99
  • Inventory Tracker - Lifetime$39.99
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  • Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime$79.99
None

Smart Inventory Manager

No in-app purchases

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 24, 2026 and Smart Inventory Manager on October 24, 2026.

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