# Boxes vs Moving Checklist & Planner

The clearest difference is ads: Boxes at none against Moving Checklist & Planner's shown. Boxes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (960 vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Moving Checklist & Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moving Checklist & Planner 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Moving Checklist & Planner every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Moving Checklist & Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (960 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moving-checklist-and-planner/id6759725192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **960** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Sait Cihaner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773418593) |

## 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


### Moving Checklist & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moving-checklist-and-planner/id6759725192)

This app helps you organize your upcoming move with ready-made task templates, a moving budget tracker, and a box inventory system. Keep track of all your moving expenses and know exactly what's in each box.

**Highlights:** Ready-made task templates, Moving budget tracker, Box tracker and labels, All-in-one dashboard, Customizable checklists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Moving Checklist & Planner free?

Moving Checklist & Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or Moving Checklist & Planner?

Moving Checklist & Planner is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 960 ratings, while Moving Checklist & Planner averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Boxes or Moving Checklist & Planner have ads?

Moving Checklist & Planner shows ads; Boxes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or Moving Checklist & Planner?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moving Checklist & Planner every 6 months. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 22, 2026 and Moving Checklist & Planner on October 10, 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.*