# Boxes vs BakLater

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BakLater at none against Boxes's 15. BakLater also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (953 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

BakLater 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, BakLater daily. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | BakLater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baklater/id6788223732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **953** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [HAKAN TAYMAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786043846) |

## 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


### BakLater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baklater/id6788223732)

Save movies, books, restaurants, and more for later. Organize your saved items, mark them as done, and add personal reflections. Share recommendations privately with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Save movies, TV shows, books, podcasts, restaurants, and places, Mark items as done, Add ratings and reflections, Organize into a personal library, Private sharing with friends and family, TV app for big screen browsing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is BakLater free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxes or BakLater?

BakLater is rated higher. Boxes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while BakLater averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Boxes or BakLater have ads?

Neither Boxes nor BakLater shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boxes or BakLater?

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and BakLater daily. Most recently, Boxes was updated on October 15, 2026 and BakLater on October 15, 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.*