# Boxes vs Paint Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Paint Tracker at free against Boxes's free with in-app purchases. Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (964 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Paint Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paint Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 964 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Paint Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-tracker-home-colors-log/id6446221725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **964** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Brett Pappas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435218098) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Paint Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-tracker-home-colors-log/id6446221725)

Easily save, organize, and share every paint color in your home. Track colors by project, room, and area, including brand, code, sheen, and photos. Generate professional PDF paint schedules for easy sharing with contractors or family.

**Highlights:** Organize colors by project and room, Store brand, color code, and sheen, Attach photos of paint samples, Search entire paint library, Generate PDF paint schedules, Cloud backup and sync, Share with contractors and family

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paint Colors Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Paint Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or Paint Tracker?

Paint Tracker is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 964 ratings, while Paint Tracker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Paint Tracker have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Paint Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or Paint Tracker?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paint Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boxes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Paint Tracker on November 3, 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.*