Boxes vs Argosy QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Argosy QR
This app helps you organize and track the contents of your storage containers by scanning QR labels. Add photos and notes to create a visual inventory, making it easy to find items quickly. It's ideal for decluttering, moving, or simply managing your belongings.
- Scan and link items to QR labels
- Visual inventory with photos and notes
- Fast item search
- Free for up to 40 labels
- Simple and fast organization
- Works on various surfaces
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Argosy QR is the companion app for Argosy QR storage labels — scan each label to instantly see the contents of your bins, boxes, and storage containers. Organize your home, garage, or moving boxes in minutes using durable QR labels. Whether you're decluttering, moving, downsizing, or reorganizing your storage space, Argosy QR gives you a simple and powerful system to track your belongings and eliminate the guesswork. Key Features • Scan & Save Items Fast Use the in-app scanner to link items to your Argosy QR labels. Perfect for storage bins, moving boxes, garage shelves, and more. • Visual Inventory Add photos and notes so you can see exactly what’s inside each container without opening it. • Find Anything in Seconds Search by item name, box number, description, or keyword — instantly. • Free Up to 40 Labels Use the full app experience at no cost. Upgrade only if you need more labels. • Simple, Clean, and Fast No complicated setup or confusing menus. Scan a label, add your items, and get organized quickly. • Works on Any Surface Our permanent, weather-resistant labels stick to plastic totes, cardboard boxes, garage containers, and more. Why Choose Argosy QR • Designed to work perfectly with Argosy QR labels • Veteran-owned small business • Made in the USA labels • Permanent, weatherproof labels for long-term storage • A premium alternative to cheap printable labels or cluttered inventory apps Argosy QR helps you stay organized and in control of your belongings — whether you’re optimizing your garage, preparing for a move, or simply trying to find things faster. Perfect For • Home organization • Garage storage • Moving & packing • Seasonal items • Holiday decorations • Tools & hardware • Kids’ storage • Camping & outdoor gear What Users Are Saying “Life-changing for storage bins.” “I can finally find everything in my garage.” “Super simple — exactly what I needed.” Download Argosy QR today and organize your home with the simplest, most effective QR label system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Boxes at 4.8 against Argosy QR's 4.5. Boxes also leads on ratings volume (960 vs 33). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Argosy QR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 960 ratings behind it against 33, 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 83% of Argosy QR's.
Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Argosy QR monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Boxes | Argosy QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (960 ratings) — better | 4.5 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 960 — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StackTracks, LLC | Argosy QR LLC |
Customer experience
Boxes
Argosy QR
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
Argosy QR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boxes
- 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
- 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
Argosy QR
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year








