# Boxes vs HomeBase

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | HomeBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (960 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebase-everyone-knows/id6760212863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **960** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Samson Weya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874757618) |

## 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


### HomeBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebase-everyone-knows/id6760212863)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*