# Boxes vs Yard Sale

The clearest difference is rating: Boxes at 4.8 against Yard Sale's 4.3. Boxes also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and ratings volume (962 vs 28). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Yard Sale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 962 ratings behind it against 28, 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 50% of Yard Sale's.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Yard Sale monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Yard Sale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (962 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** | [4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-sale-rummage-register/id6448892349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **962** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Chad Gaul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686813319) |

## 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


### Yard Sale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-sale-rummage-register/id6448892349)

Easily track sales for yard sales, swap meets, or pop-up events without pen and paper. Record transactions, add notes, and monitor daily details. Unlock advanced features like multiple merchant management and revenue splits with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Track sales transactions, Add descriptions and notes, Set daily sales goals, Optionally track visitor numbers, iCloud data synchronization, Manage multiple merchants (Pro), Create custom transaction presets (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly - All Features | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly - All Features | $10.99 | per year |
| Rummage Register Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Yard Sale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or Yard Sale?

Boxes is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 962 ratings, while Yard Sale averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Yard Sale have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Yard Sale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or Yard Sale?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yard Sale monthly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Yard Sale on October 24, 2026.

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