# Boxes vs Workshop AI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workshop AI at none against Boxes's 15. Workshop AI also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (953 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boxes against 4.9 for Workshop AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 953 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Boxes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Workshop AI's.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Workshop AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Workshop AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshop-ai-tool-inventory/id6755446543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Edward Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853954771) |

## 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


### Workshop AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshop-ai-tool-inventory/id6755446543)

Effortlessly create a searchable inventory of your tools by simply taking photos. The app automatically identifies items, allowing you to quickly find what you need, track borrowed tools, and avoid buying duplicates. Designed for practical use in workshops and job sites.

**Highlights:** AI-powered tool identification from photos, Searchable inventory, Tool check-in/check-out tracking, Organize by category, location, or tags, Avoid duplicate purchases, No account or login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Workshop AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or Workshop AI?

Workshop AI is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while Workshop AI averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Workshop AI have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Workshop AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or Workshop AI?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Workshop AI monthly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Workshop AI on October 6, 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.*