# Boxes vs BinsAndBoxes

The clearest difference is rating: Boxes at 4.8 against BinsAndBoxes's 4.3. Boxes also leads on ratings volume (953 vs 4) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). 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 BinsAndBoxes sells 3 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 953 ratings behind it against 4, 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 80% of BinsAndBoxes's.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, BinsAndBoxes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | BinsAndBoxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binsandboxes/id1605508150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Merge 2 One Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/392314939) |

## 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


### BinsAndBoxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binsandboxes/id1605508150)

Easily catalog and manage your personal belongings with this intuitive inventory app. Add items with images and descriptions, generate QR code labels for quick scanning, and organize items across multiple locations. A free plan is available to track up to 50 items.

**Highlights:** Easy item inventory management, QR code label generation, Quick search and scan functionality, Multiple storage location support, Free plan for up to 50 items

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is BinsAndBoxes free?

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

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

Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while BinsAndBoxes averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Boxes or BinsAndBoxes have ads?

Neither Boxes nor BinsAndBoxes shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and BinsAndBoxes monthly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on September 23, 2026 and BinsAndBoxes on September 20, 2026.

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