# Boxes vs BoxOrganizer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Boxes at free with in-app purchases against BoxOrganizer's subscription. Boxes also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 62%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and BoxOrganizer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 953 ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Boxes's written reviews are positive against 62% of BoxOrganizer's.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, BoxOrganizer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | BoxOrganizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxorganizer-inventory/id1558366385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [BO24 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777902731) |

## 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


### BoxOrganizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxorganizer-inventory/id1558366385)

This app helps individuals, families, and small businesses organize belongings and inventory. Catalog, locate, and manage items with an intuitive design, perfect for moving, hobbies, collections, or business stock. Share systems for collaborative management and find items instantly.

**Highlights:** Catalog and manage items, Scan items and print labels, Organize items into nested boxes, Use tags for grouping, Search by name, tag, or attribute, Collaborative inventory sharing, Scan BoxOrganizer-Codes for quick access

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BO+ Starter (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| BO+ Smart (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| BO+ Pro (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| BO+ Starter (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| BO+ Smart (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| BO+ Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Effective QR code generation and scanning
- 📸 Photo tagging and item documentation
- 🔍 Powerful search and filtering functionality
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after recent updates
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad/tablet use
- 🔐 Forced analytics data collection without opt-out
- ❌ No multi-user or sharing capabilities
- ☁️ No cloud backup or synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and hangs on startup
- Data wiped after major version update
- QR codes return 404 errors after update
- App stalls and becomes unresponsive
- Forced analytics opt-in with non-functional decline button

**Requested features**

- Multi-user and family sharing functionality
- Cloud backup and cross-device synchronization
- CSV/Excel export and import capabilities
- iPad and tablet optimization
- Data export as PDF or spreadsheet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is BoxOrganizer free?

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

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

Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while BoxOrganizer averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.

### Do Boxes or BoxOrganizer have ads?

Neither Boxes nor BoxOrganizer shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoxOrganizer every 10 days. Most recently, Boxes was updated on September 23, 2026 and BoxOrganizer on September 13, 2026.

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