# Boxes vs SmartLabels

Boxes and SmartLabels are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and SmartLabels sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.95 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boxes against 4.9 for SmartLabels. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 953 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Boxes's written reviews are positive against 92% of SmartLabels's.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartLabels fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | SmartLabels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlabels-storage-organizer/id1555535491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 953 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Smart Labels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617533928) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier One | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Two | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Three | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Four | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Tier | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 75 Images | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Boxes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Boxes | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Boxes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Boxes and Images | $14.99 | one-time |
| 400 Boxes and Images | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Add-On | $25.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering large amounts of data
- Issues with syncing data across devices

**Requested features**

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


### SmartLabels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlabels-storage-organizer/id1555535491)

Organize your storage effortlessly using QR code labels. Scan labels with your phone to add photos, names, and descriptions of items. Quickly find anything by searching the app for its location, color, and ID.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning for labels, Add item photos and descriptions, Search for items by name or location, Track label color and ID, Mobile storage management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Subscription | $11.95 | per year |
| Essentials Subscription | $11.95 | per year |
| Professional Plus Subscription | $14.95 | per year |
| Professional Subscription | $29.95 | per year |
| 3 Tokens | $12.00 | one-time |
| 10 Tokens | $35.00 | one-time |
| 25 Tokens | $75.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Convenient for moving/storage
- 👍 Great for small businesses
- 👍 Useful for artists/hobbyists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required after 12 labels
- 🐛 App crashes/deletes data
- 🐛 Stickers don't stick well
- 🔒 Expensive for home use

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Slow performance
- Inventory not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Allow moving items between boxes
- Add more photo slots per item
- Improve search/filtering capabilities
- Printable inventory lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is SmartLabels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or SmartLabels?

SmartLabels is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while SmartLabels averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Boxes or SmartLabels have ads?

Neither Boxes nor SmartLabels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or SmartLabels?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartLabels fortnightly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on September 26, 2026 and SmartLabels on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*