# Boxes vs Packed

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Packed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packed-movingstorage-manager/id6447675186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Jake Gray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493697602) |

## 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


### Packed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packed-movingstorage-manager/id6447675186)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moderate Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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