# Boxes vs Gifts

The clearest difference is rating: Boxes at 4.8 against Gifts's 4.0. Boxes also leads on ratings volume (962 vs 1). Gifts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 962 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Gifts weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (962 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifts-gift-planner/id6444080297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **962** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Robin Wolters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652167274) |

## 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


### Gifts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifts-gift-planner/id6444080297)

Never forget important dates or gift ideas again. This app helps you manage friends' occasions, store gift inspirations, and track gift purchases. Stay organized with reminders and a clear overview of your gift planning tasks.

**Highlights:** Manage friend's occasions, Store gift ideas, Receive reminders, Track gift status, Offline device storage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Gifts free?

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

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

Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 962 ratings, while Gifts averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Gifts have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Gifts shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gifts weekly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gifts on October 27, 2026.

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