# Boxes vs Unpackd

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unpackd at daily against Boxes's every 3 weeks. Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (962 vs 1). 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 Unpackd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unpackd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 962 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Unpackd daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Unpackd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (962 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpackd/id6748813053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **962** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Gustav Segerstedt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816694086) |

## 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


### Unpackd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpackd/id6748813053)

Organize your belongings with smart QR labels and AI-powered photo analysis. Easily find any item by searching keywords, colors, or categories, or by scanning a box's QR code. Ideal for moving, storage units, or general household organization.

**Highlights:** QR code labeling for boxes, AI-powered item photo analysis, Search by keyword, color, or category, Shared household inventory, Bulk photo uploads, Automatic item tagging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tier | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium access | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Unpackd free?

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

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

Unpackd is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 962 ratings, while Unpackd averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Unpackd have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Unpackd shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unpackd daily. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Unpackd on October 28, 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.*