# Boxes vs Park Ella

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Boxes at 953 against Park Ella's 1. Boxes also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Park Ella's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 Park Ella sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Park Ella 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, Park Ella fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Park Ella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/park-ella/id6749469737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Justin Wampler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830611185) |

## 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


### Park Ella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-ella/id6749469737)

Organize your real estate business by tracking clients, contracts, and vendors. Review closed deals and income to understand your progress. Designed for agents seeking a fast, clean, and user-friendly system.

**Highlights:** Client tracking, Contract organization, Vendor contact management, Closed deal records, Income review by year

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Park Ella free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or Park Ella?

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

### Do Boxes or Park Ella have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Park Ella shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or Park Ella?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Park Ella fortnightly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Park Ella on September 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.*