Unbox Storage vs HeatNext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unbox Storage
Easily track the contents of your boxes when moving or storing items. Scan a box's QR code, photograph its contents, and add descriptions for quick searching later. Avoid the hassle of unpacking everything to find a specific item.
- QR code scanning for boxes
- Photograph items as they are packed
- Add optional item descriptions
- Searchable inventory
- Track items during moves and storage
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No more lost stuff! Keep track of your stuff when you move, put it into storage, or otherwise need to box it up! This is THE BEST app for taking photos of things you put into boxes and want to know their EXACT contents. With the app you scan a QR code on a box, snap a pic of the item you're going to put in there, and DONE! If you add an optional description, you'll even be able to search in which box that garlic press is that you packed away, or where in the bajillion of boxes you have stacked is that one photo album. You'll never have to unbox EVERYTHING just to find that one item!
HeatNext
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unbox Storage at daily against HeatNext's every 5 weeks. Unbox Storage also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Unbox Storage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HeatNext sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.90 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Unbox Storage ships an update daily, HeatNext every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unbox Storage | HeatNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wayne Hartman | Nomnio |
In-app purchases
Unbox Storage
- Unlimited Boxes$1.99
HeatNext
- Plus Package$22.901 Year
