# Boxes vs Argosy QR

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Argosy QR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (960 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argosy-qr/id1600403684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **960** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Argosy QR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600403686) |

## 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


### Argosy QR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argosy-qr/id1600403684)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Argosy QR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or Argosy QR?

Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 960 ratings, while Argosy QR averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Argosy QR have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Argosy QR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or Argosy QR?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Argosy QR monthly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Argosy QR on October 24, 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.*