# Boxes vs Countdown

The clearest difference is device support: Countdown at 4 against Boxes's 2. Boxes's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxes | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **964** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) | [Miguel Rosa Zazo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873719041) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-deadlines-and-dates/id6815212099)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Do Boxes or Countdown have ads?

Neither Boxes nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Boxes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown monthly. Most recently, Boxes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Countdown on November 1, 2026.

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