# Boxes vs GearChain

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Boxes at 953 against GearChain's 2. GearChain's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and GearChain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GearChain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 953 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, GearChain every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | GearChain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearchain-inventory-tracker/id6444664615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [GEARAPP INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651502071) |

## 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


### GearChain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearchain-inventory-tracker/id6444664615)

This mobile tool streamlines inventory management for businesses of all sizes. It offers AI-powered scanning, barcode generation, and blockchain transparency to track products, tools, and equipment accurately. Collaborate with your team and sync data with spreadsheets for efficient operations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scanning, Barcode generation, Blockchain transparency, Real-time multi-location tracking, Customizable forms and templates, Team collaboration with permissions, Google Sheets sync and Excel export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | $49.99 | per month |
| English | $99.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is GearChain free?

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

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

GearChain is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while GearChain averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Boxes or GearChain have ads?

Neither Boxes nor GearChain shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and GearChain every 6 days. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 15, 2026 and GearChain on October 2, 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.*