# Boxes vs BrickStore

The clearest difference is rating: Boxes at 4.8 against BrickStore's 3.7. Boxes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (953 vs 3). BrickStore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. BrickStore asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 953 ratings behind it against 3, 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 67% of BrickStore's.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, BrickStore every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | BrickStore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickstore/id1626933201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Robert Griebl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626933203) |

## 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


### BrickStore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickstore/id1626933201)

Manage your BrickLink store inventory offline with this multi-platform tool. Browse and search the catalog, create XML files for mass uploads and updates, and price items based on current data. Fix obsolete item IDs and enjoy unlimited undo/redo functionality.

**Highlights:** Offline BrickLink catalog browsing, Live, as-you-type search filter, Create XML for mass upload/update, Download and view orders, Manage store inventory, Price items with current data, Fix obsolete item IDs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is BrickStore free?

BrickStore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while BrickStore averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Boxes or BrickStore have ads?

Neither Boxes nor BrickStore shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrickStore every 5 months. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 13, 2026 and BrickStore on October 1, 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.*