Comparison

Diary! SmartDiary vs Box Tally

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

Head to head
About

Diary! SmartDiary

Record daily life with photos and track your mood and schedule on a calendar. Secure your entries with a passcode and easily access past memories. Customize your diary with various settings for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Record memories with photos
  • Track daily mood and schedule
  • Passcode lock with biometric support
  • iCloud backup and data migration
  • Customizable calendar and diary settings
  • Input forgetting notifications
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Simple and easy operation private diary application. ・Leave memories of daily life with photos easily. ・You can enter in the calendar the mood and schedule of the day. ・You can easily display past memories. ・Passcode lock (Touch ID, Face ID support) ・iCloud backup (iPhone, data migration between the iPad is also possible) [Other functions] ・Cover photo setting ・Calendar display setting (Start Week On, Calendar Position, Cover Photo Size, Transparency) ・Diary text setting (Font Size, Font Depth, Line Spacing) ・Theme color setting ・Notification of forgetting input ・Support for landscape orientation (iPad only) [Credit] ・Designed by Freepik and distributed by Flaticon (https://www.flaticon.com) ・Icons8 (https://icons8.com) ・This software includes the work that is distributed in the Apache License 2.0.

About

Box Tally

Features
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Box Tally is the ultimate packing and moving companion that helps you track every item in every box. Never lose track of your belongings during a move again! KEY FEATURES: SMART BOX MANAGEMENT - Create and label boxes with unique codes (BOX-001, BOX-002, etc.) - Track current and destination locations for each box - Set priority levels: Normal, Fragile, Heavy, or Urgent - Add custom tags for easy organization QR CODE LABELS - Generate printable QR code labels for each box - Scan any box to instantly see its contents - Perfect for quick identification during moving day COMPLETE ITEM INVENTORY - Add items with descriptions, quantities, and estimated values - Organize items with customizable categories - Track total value across all your boxes - Search across all boxes to find any item instantly FAMILY SHARING - Share your inventory with family members using a simple code - Everyone can view and update the box contents in real-time - Perfect for coordinating moves with multiple people UNPACKING MODE - Mark items as found, missing, or relocated - Track unpacking progress with visual indicators - Never wonder "where did I pack that?" again Whether you're moving to a new home, organizing a storage unit, or managing seasonal items, Box Tally keeps everything organized and searchable. The "Find It" feature answers the eternal question: "Which box is my mixer in?" Start with 5 free boxes and 20 items per box. Need more space? Watch a quick video to unlock additional capacity! Download Box Tally today and take the stress out of moving!

Screenshots

Diary! SmartDiary4 screens
Box Tally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Tally at none against Diary! SmartDiary's 1. Box Tally also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Diary! SmartDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Box Tally asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary! SmartDiary ships an update every 3 months, Box Tally every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Diary! SmartDiary versus Box Tally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiary! SmartDiaryBox Tally
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideki OkunoCeltic Wards, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Diary! SmartDiary

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Box Tally

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diary! SmartDiary free?
Diary! SmartDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Box Tally free?
Box Tally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diary! SmartDiary or Box Tally have ads?
Both Diary! SmartDiary and Box Tally show ads.
Which is updated more often, Diary! SmartDiary or Box Tally?
Diary! SmartDiary ships an update every 3 months, and Box Tally every 2 weeks. Most recently, Diary! SmartDiary was updated on October 9, 2026 and Box Tally on October 9, 2026.

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