# Boxes vs BoxLynk

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Boxes at 960 against BoxLynk's 4. BoxLynk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, 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 BoxLynk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoxLynk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 960 ratings behind it against 4, 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 BoxLynk's.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, BoxLynk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | BoxLynk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (960 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxlynk-qr-inventory-tracker/id6746829286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **960** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [JNRA Legacy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707021991) |

## 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


### BoxLynk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxlynk-qr-inventory-tracker/id6746829286)

Effortlessly organize your home, garage, or business with this inventory tracking app. Create custom boxes, add items with photos, and label them with scannable QR codes for instant location and retrieval. Generate printable inventory lists and QR sheets to manage your belongings efficiently.

**Highlights:** Create and label boxes with QR codes, Scan QR codes to instantly locate items, Batch add multiple items with photos, Generate printable inventory sheets and QR labels, Smart search and filtering by keyword, tag, or type

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is BoxLynk free?

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

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

BoxLynk is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 960 ratings, while BoxLynk averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Boxes or BoxLynk have ads?

Neither Boxes nor BoxLynk shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoxLynk weekly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 24, 2026 and BoxLynk on September 29, 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.*