Comparison

Boxes vs ElephantTrax

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

Head to head
About

Boxes

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
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A powerful but simple tool to track all of your stuff. Whether you're moving houses, tracking inventory, storing holiday decorations, or packing up old items in the basement, Boxes is the app to help you get it done. Features: - Create spaces to segment your objects by room or location - The app generates and tracks the box and item numbers for you - Quickly add items to a box or directly to a space - Snap photos of your open box or items and upload them - Add values, quantities, and 7 other built-in attributes to your items - Create your own custom attributes and make them available on all of your items - Add sizes and weights to your objects - Run and export detailed, graphical reports - Share across devices - Invite team members with fine-grained roles and feature grants - Customize and print labels directly from the app onto any label or paper size - Print a manifest of your entire collection - Scan QR codes and barcodes for quick object viewing - Use NFC tags to scan and open your objects - Attach your own QR codes and barcodes to your items - Run advanced, automated actions when objects and items are scanned - Use Smart Search to peek inside boxes using your camera - Mark your objects as heavy, fragile, expensive, hazardous and/or temperature sensitive - Add tags to your objects for better categorization and searching - Add notes to your objects for a more detailed description of contents - Create aliases to customize naming or numbering schemes - Create tasks and reminders to help you with important todos - Create and set custom object statuses - Search all of your objects for specific contents, notes, tags, statuses, or attributes - Filter your view to just the objects you want to see - Quickly move objects from one space to another - Duplicate or move items across boxes - Bulk edit large sets of objects - Bulk import data via CSV file - Use custom numbering schemes - Set custom app themes - Use offline without an internet connection, then sync changes when back online - See detailed audit logs of changes to your inventory - Receive signed webhook payloads when any of your data changes - Get help right in the app via 1:1 chat with support Great as a: - Moving organizer, moving helper, or moving checklist - Home inventory collector - Inventory management system - Holiday decoration tracker - Storage facility tracking - Box scanner And so much more! User Guide: https://user.boxesapp.net/guide Privacy Policy: https://boxesapp.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://boxesapp.net/terms

About

ElephantTrax

Effortlessly organize and manage your stored items with visual inventory and AI-powered search. Photograph items, link them to containers, and generate QR codes for quick access to contents. Share access with others and keep your data securely backed up.

Highlights
  • Visual inventory of stored items
  • QR code labeling for boxes
  • AI-generated search keywords
  • Shared account access for collaboration
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • App privacy with password/biometrics
Features
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Track everything in your home. Find anything in seconds. ElephantTrax helps you organize boxes, storage bins, and household items using smart QR code labels. No more guessing what’s inside — simply scan and find instantly. Whether you're moving, decluttering, or organizing your home, ElephantTrax makes it easy to manage your inventory and always know what you own. Key Features: - Smart Home Inventory Create boxes and organize items by room, category, or location. - Add Items Your Way Add items with photos or just names — flexible for any workflow. - Powerful Search Quickly find items using keywords, filters, or box labels. - QR Code Tracking Assign QR codes to boxes and scan anytime to see what’s inside. - Backup & Sync Your inventory is safely stored and accessible anytime. Perfect For: - Home organization - Moving & storage - Decluttering - Seasonal items - Garage & attic storage Why ElephantTrax? Stop opening every box to find one item. Save time, reduce stress, and stay organized with a simple system that works. Subscription (optional section) Some advanced features, like account sharing and export options, require a subscription. Core inventory features are free.

Screenshots

Boxes4 screens
ElephantTrax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxes at 91% against ElephantTrax's 36%. Boxes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and ElephantTrax sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 953 and 398 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Boxes's written reviews are positive against 36% of ElephantTrax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, ElephantTrax monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Boxes versus ElephantTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxesElephantTrax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (953 ratings) — better4.3 (398 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings953 — better398
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStackTracks, LLCThought Spawn LLC

Customer experience

Boxes

All ratings953 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.0%

ElephantTrax

All ratings365 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative54.7%

User reviews

Boxes

From 953 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ElephantTrax

From 398 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative QR code and label system for inventory tracking
  • 📦 Effective organization solution for storage and moving
  • 🏷️ High-quality durable labels that withstand moisture
  • 📸 Easy photo capture and cataloging of items
  • 🔍 Quick QR code scanning functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and unexpected shutdowns
  • 🔐 Constant forced logout requiring repeated logins
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and responsiveness
  • 📸 Photos randomly disappear or show 'not available'
  • 🔄 Repetitive QR code scanning and assignment process

Bugs and requests

Boxes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when entering large amounts of data
  • Issues with syncing data across devices

Requested features

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

ElephantTrax

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes during search operations
  • App crashes when adding items
  • Endless loop when scanning QR codes
  • QR code assignments fail to save despite success messages
  • Photos fail to save to QR codes consistently
Show 11 more
  • App won't keep users logged in between sessions
  • Login credentials not saved by iPhone keychain
  • App freezes when searching by QR code
  • Scanning QR codes returns no results or error messages
  • Keywords and metadata lost when redoing photo assignments
  • App timeout issues requiring re-login
  • Camera function barely works, requires multiple attempts
  • Internal error when inviting secondary users
  • Data completely disappears after app updates
  • Slow login process with extended loading times
  • Image upload from camera roll doesn't work

Requested features

15 requests
  • Wildcard search functionality
  • Ability to modify previously scanned QR codes with new photos
  • View individual box contents separately instead of all pictures
  • Increase photo limit per QR code beyond 10
  • Face ID or biometric login to avoid repeated manual logins
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  • Auto-login persistence across sessions
  • Cross-device synchronization of data
  • Search by box name/title
  • Invite family members to view shared inventory
  • Ability to upload photos from phone camera roll
  • Option to disable payment plan prompts
  • Multiple QR codes per box for stacking convenience
  • Better workflow - auto-return to home page after scanning
  • Ability to edit box titles after creation
  • Improved search interface and functionality

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Boxes

Subscriptions5
  • Tier One$4.993 Months
  • Tier Two$5.993 Months
  • Tier Three$7.993 Months
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  • Tier Four$9.993 Months
  • Pro Tier$17.993 Months
One-time10
  • 75 Images$1.99
  • 10 Boxes$2.99
  • 25 Boxes$5.99
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  • 50 Boxes$7.99
  • 100 Boxes$9.99
  • 200 Boxes and Images$14.99
  • 400 Boxes and Images$19.99
  • Pro Add-On$25.00
  • Lifetime Unlock$34.99
  • Lifetime Unlock Pro$59.99
13 purchases

ElephantTrax

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium Access3 Days trial$12.991 Year
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  • 12 Months3 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time9
  • 20 Qr Codes$2.99
  • 40 Qr Codes$8.99
  • 60 Qr Codes$12.00
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  • 80 Qr Codes$14.49
  • 100 Qr Codes$16.49
  • 120 Qr Codes$18.00
  • 160 Qr Codes$24.00
  • 180 Qr Codes$27.00
  • 200 Qr Codes$30.00

Questions

Is Boxes free?
Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElephantTrax free?
ElephantTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxes or ElephantTrax?
Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while ElephantTrax averages 4.3 from 398 ratings.
Do Boxes or ElephantTrax have ads?
Neither Boxes nor ElephantTrax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxes or ElephantTrax?
Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and ElephantTrax monthly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on September 23, 2026 and ElephantTrax on August 24, 2026.

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