# Boxes vs Walkthru

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walkthru at none against Boxes's 15. Walkthru also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (953 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Walkthru asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walkthru 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Walkthru every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Walkthru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkthru-construction-updates/id6743685900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [TapForce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378105077) |

## 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


### Walkthru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkthru-construction-updates/id6743685900)

Streamline communication with contractors by turning spoken instructions into clear, actionable tasks. Record video, photos, or voice notes with on-screen drawing to ensure your crew understands exactly what needs to be done. The crew can access tasks via a web link without needing an app.

**Highlights:** Record video, photos, or voice notes, Draw on screen to highlight details, Convert spoken instructions to tasks, Automated multilingual translation, Web link access for contractors, Project-based organization

**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 Walkthru free?

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

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

Walkthru is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while Walkthru averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Walkthru have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Walkthru shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Walkthru every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Walkthru on October 11, 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.*