# Boxes vs BoxHelper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoxHelper at none against Boxes's 15. BoxHelper also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (953 vs 2) and review sentiment (91% vs 76%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. BoxHelper asks for nothing beyond the download.

BoxHelper 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. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Boxes's written reviews are positive against 76% of BoxHelper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, BoxHelper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | BoxHelper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/boxhelper/id6737223705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [TOBIAS MICHAEL RUDOLF HEINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775358445) |

## 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


### BoxHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhelper/id6737223705)

Easily manage your belongings by organizing boxes, items, and locations. Use QR codes to quickly identify contents without opening containers. Search your inventory by various criteria and back up your data securely.

**Highlights:** Create boxes, items, and locations, Organize with custom lists and photos, Generate and scan QR codes for boxes, Advanced search by boxes, items, locations, and tags, Local data storage and backup/restore, Export/import data via CSV, Support for app shortcuts and actions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is BoxHelper free?

BoxHelper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Boxes or BoxHelper have ads?

Neither Boxes nor BoxHelper shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoxHelper every 5 days. Most recently, Boxes was updated on September 23, 2026 and BoxHelper on August 20, 2026.

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