Comparison

Boxes vs HomeBase

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boxes

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
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A powerful but simple tool to track all of your stuff. Whether you're moving houses, tracking inventory, storing holiday decorations, or packing up old items in the basement, Boxes is the app to help you get it done. Features: - Create spaces to segment your objects by room or location - The app generates and tracks the box and item numbers for you - Quickly add items to a box or directly to a space - Snap photos of your open box or items and upload them - Add values, quantities, and 7 other built-in attributes to your items - Create your own custom attributes and make them available on all of your items - Add sizes and weights to your objects - Run and export detailed, graphical reports - Share across devices - Invite team members with fine-grained roles and feature grants - Customize and print labels directly from the app onto any label or paper size - Print a manifest of your entire collection - Scan QR codes and barcodes for quick object viewing - Use NFC tags to scan and open your objects - Attach your own QR codes and barcodes to your items - Run advanced, automated actions when objects and items are scanned - Use Smart Search to peek inside boxes using your camera - Mark your objects as heavy, fragile, expensive, hazardous and/or temperature sensitive - Add tags to your objects for better categorization and searching - Add notes to your objects for a more detailed description of contents - Create aliases to customize naming or numbering schemes - Create tasks and reminders to help you with important todos - Create and set custom object statuses - Search all of your objects for specific contents, notes, tags, statuses, or attributes - Filter your view to just the objects you want to see - Quickly move objects from one space to another - Duplicate or move items across boxes - Bulk edit large sets of objects - Bulk import data via CSV file - Use custom numbering schemes - Set custom app themes - Use offline without an internet connection, then sync changes when back online - See detailed audit logs of changes to your inventory - Receive signed webhook payloads when any of your data changes - Get help right in the app via 1:1 chat with support Great as a: - Moving organizer, moving helper, or moving checklist - Home inventory collector - Inventory management system - Holiday decoration tracker - Storage facility tracking - Box scanner And so much more! User Guide: https://user.boxesapp.net/guide Privacy Policy: https://boxesapp.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://boxesapp.net/terms

About

HomeBase

Organize and securely share critical household information with your family. Store details for appliances, insurance, utilities, emergency contacts, and more in one accessible place. Ensure everyone has the knowledge they need, even when you're unavailable.

Highlights
  • Centralized family knowledge storage
  • Secure, encrypted data protection
  • Role-based access control
  • Organized information categories
  • Offline access with cloud sync option
  • Store documents and procedures
Features
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What happens when the person who knows everything about your home isn't available? Homebase keeps your household's critical knowledge — appliances, insurance, utilities, emergency contacts, and more — organized and accessible to everyone in the family. No more scrambling. No more guessing. WHY HOMEBASE? CENTRALIZED FAMILY KNOWLEDGE Stop searching through notes and emails. HomeBase is your single source of truth for everything your family needs to know—from WiFi passwords to emergency procedures. SECURE BY DESIGN High level encryption protects your sensitive information. Your family's data stays private and secure, accessible only to authorized family members. ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL Decide who sees what. Parents might access financial accounts and medical info. Teenagers see utilities and emergency contacts. Full transparency within your family's comfort level. PEACE OF MIND No more "only one person knows the password." Distribute knowledge responsibly so your family can handle emergencies and daily tasks independently. ORGANIZED & INTUITIVE Categorize information logically. Store important documents, emergency contact lists, account credentials, utility information, and family procedures— all organized and instantly accessible. WHAT YOU CAN STORE IN HOMEBASE • Home & Utilities - WiFi passwords and network info - Gas, water, and electric shutoff locations - HVAC and home maintenance contacts - Security system codes and procedures • Emergency & Medical - Emergency contact numbers - Medical information and allergies - Doctor and hospital contact details - Insurance information • Financial & Legal - Bank account information - Important account numbers - Safe deposit box locations - Estate planning documents • Services & Professionals - Plumber, electrician, HVAC contact info - Car mechanics and dealerships - Veterinarian and pet care details - Home insurance and agents • Family Procedures - After-school routines - Babysitter and pickup instructions - Pet care instructions - Home opening/closing procedures • Travel & Accounts - Airline loyalty numbers - Hotel preferences - Subscription service details - Online account recovery info THE HOMEBASE DIFFERENCE HomeBase organizes ALL the knowledge your family needs. Unlike shared spreadsheets or notebooks, HomeBase provides security, organization, and intelligent access control. This is the information hub your family actually needs. SECURITY & PRIVACY • End-to-end encryption protects all data • Your family controls who sees what • No data harvesting or analytics tracking • GDPR and privacy-compliant • Regular security audits • Works offline with optional cloud sync PERFECT FOR • Parents wanting to organize family knowledge • Families managing aging parents • Multi-generational households • Anyone who's been the only person who "knows where everything is" • Families preparing for emergencies • Small business owners managing family operations SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Homebas offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features. Available subscription plans may include: • Monthly Plan – $2.99 billed monthly • Yearly Plan – $29.99 billed annually Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://homebas.io/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Boxes4 screens
HomeBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Boxes at 960 against HomeBase's 2. Boxes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). HomeBase's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and HomeBase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HomeBase 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 2, 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 HomeBase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, HomeBase every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Boxes versus HomeBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxesHomeBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (960 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings960 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStackTracks, LLCSamson Weya

Customer experience

Boxes

All ratings953 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.0%

HomeBase

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boxes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when entering large amounts of data
  • Issues with syncing data across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add multiple photos per box
  • Option to track item quantities
  • Shared access with read-only permissions
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable dashboard and manifest

HomeBase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Boxes

Subscriptions5
  • Tier One$4.993 Months
  • Tier Two$5.993 Months
  • Tier Three$7.993 Months
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  • Tier Four$9.993 Months
  • Pro Tier$17.993 Months
One-time10
  • 75 Images$1.99
  • 10 Boxes$2.99
  • 25 Boxes$5.99
Show 7 more
  • 50 Boxes$7.99
  • 100 Boxes$9.99
  • 200 Boxes and Images$14.99
  • 400 Boxes and Images$19.99
  • Pro Add-On$25.00
  • Lifetime Unlock$34.99
  • Lifetime Unlock Pro$59.99
2 purchases

HomeBase

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Boxes free?
Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeBase free?
HomeBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boxes or HomeBase?
HomeBase is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 960 ratings, while HomeBase averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Boxes or HomeBase have ads?
Neither Boxes nor HomeBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boxes or HomeBase?
Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and HomeBase every 2 months. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 24, 2026 and HomeBase on September 29, 2026.

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