Comparison

Boxes vs Packed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boxes

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
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A powerful but simple tool to track all of your stuff. Whether you're moving houses, tracking inventory, storing holiday decorations, or packing up old items in the basement, Boxes is the app to help you get it done. Features: - Create spaces to segment your objects by room or location - The app generates and tracks the box and item numbers for you - Quickly add items to a box or directly to a space - Snap photos of your open box or items and upload them - Add values, quantities, and 7 other built-in attributes to your items - Create your own custom attributes and make them available on all of your items - Add sizes and weights to your objects - Run and export detailed, graphical reports - Share across devices - Invite team members with fine-grained roles and feature grants - Customize and print labels directly from the app onto any label or paper size - Print a manifest of your entire collection - Scan QR codes and barcodes for quick object viewing - Use NFC tags to scan and open your objects - Attach your own QR codes and barcodes to your items - Run advanced, automated actions when objects and items are scanned - Use Smart Search to peek inside boxes using your camera - Mark your objects as heavy, fragile, expensive, hazardous and/or temperature sensitive - Add tags to your objects for better categorization and searching - Add notes to your objects for a more detailed description of contents - Create aliases to customize naming or numbering schemes - Create tasks and reminders to help you with important todos - Create and set custom object statuses - Search all of your objects for specific contents, notes, tags, statuses, or attributes - Filter your view to just the objects you want to see - Quickly move objects from one space to another - Duplicate or move items across boxes - Bulk edit large sets of objects - Bulk import data via CSV file - Use custom numbering schemes - Set custom app themes - Use offline without an internet connection, then sync changes when back online - See detailed audit logs of changes to your inventory - Receive signed webhook payloads when any of your data changes - Get help right in the app via 1:1 chat with support Great as a: - Moving organizer, moving helper, or moving checklist - Home inventory collector - Inventory management system - Holiday decoration tracker - Storage facility tracking - Box scanner And so much more! User Guide: https://user.boxesapp.net/guide Privacy Policy: https://boxesapp.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://boxesapp.net/terms

About

Packed

Effortlessly catalog boxes and belongings with custom QR code stickers. Scan codes for instant access to item inventories, making moving and organizing less chaotic. Your data is securely stored on your device.

Highlights
  • Create detailed box inventory lists
  • Search and locate items easily
  • Scan custom QR code stickers
  • Secure on-device data storage
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Organize moves, garages, and attics
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With Packed, you can bid farewell to the chaos and confusion that often comes with relocating or managing cluttered spaces. Efficiency is the name of the game, and Packed is here to help you stay on top of everything. Whether you're moving to a new home, sorting through your garage, or tidying up your attic, our app provides the perfect solution for keeping your boxes and belongings in order. The app's intuitive interface allows you to effortlessly catalog each box, creating a comprehensive inventory of your items. But that's not all! We've taken organization to the next level with our custom QR code stickers. Each box comes with a unique QR code sticker that you can easily attach to each box. Simply scan the QR code using the app's built-in scanner, and voila! You'll have instant access to all the information about the contents of that box. No more rummaging through stacks of boxes or digging through piles of items—Packed streamlines the process, saving you valuable time and effort. Packed puts your privacy and security first. All your information is stored directly on your phone, ensuring that your personal belongings remain confidential and secure. No need to worry about your sensitive data falling into the wrong hands. Key Features: * Easily create a detailed inventory list of your boxes and belongings. * Effortlessly search and locate items within your cataloged boxes. * Scan the custom QR code stickers on each box for instant access to contents. * Securely store all your data on your phone for peace of mind. * Intuitive and user-friendly interface for seamless navigation. * Organize your move, garage, attic, or any space requiring box organization. Whether you're a meticulous planner or just someone who wants to simplify the moving process, Packed is the perfect companion for you. Download the app now and experience the joy of stress-free organization!

Screenshots

Boxes4 screens
Packed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Boxes at every 3 weeks against Packed's every 3 months. Boxes also leads on ratings volume (953 vs 15). Packed's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packed 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 15, 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 100% of Packed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Packed every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boxes versus Packed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxesPacked
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (953 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings953 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStackTracks, LLCJake Gray

Customer experience

Boxes

All ratings953 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.0%

Packed

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boxes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when entering large amounts of data
  • Issues with syncing data across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add multiple photos per box
  • Option to track item quantities
  • Shared access with read-only permissions
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable dashboard and manifest

Packed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Boxes

Subscriptions5
  • Tier One$4.993 Months
  • Tier Two$5.993 Months
  • Tier Three$7.993 Months
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  • Tier Four$9.993 Months
  • Pro Tier$17.993 Months
One-time10
  • 75 Images$1.99
  • 10 Boxes$2.99
  • 25 Boxes$5.99
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  • 50 Boxes$7.99
  • 100 Boxes$9.99
  • 200 Boxes and Images$14.99
  • 400 Boxes and Images$19.99
  • Pro Add-On$25.00
  • Lifetime Unlock$34.99
  • Lifetime Unlock Pro$59.99
3 purchases

Packed

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Moderate Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Boxes free?
Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packed free?
Packed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxes or Packed?
Packed is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while Packed averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Boxes or Packed have ads?
Neither Boxes nor Packed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxes or Packed?
Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Packed every 3 months. Most recently, Boxes was updated on September 23, 2026 and Packed on June 9, 2026.

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