Comparison

ToteScan vs ElephantTrax

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

Head to head
About

ToteScan

Easily catalog the contents of your storage containers using scannable labels. Quickly find items with powerful search, attach photos, and manage multiple profiles. Ideal for personal organization, families, and professionals.

Highlights
  • Itemize contents with details and photos
  • Scan item barcodes for pre-population
  • Search by tote, item, description, or keyword
  • Nested container support
  • Family and business sharing
  • Transfer totes between accounts
  • Export data in multiple formats
Features
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With ToteScan you can easily itemize your storage totes and containers to help you quickly find the things you need. ToteScan works by scanning official ToteScan labels. The ToteScan labels are individually connected with your account, and by affixing them to your totes and containers, you can easily scan and add items that you place into the containers. Once entered, you can use the built-in text search capability to find totes by name, individual item name, description, or keyword. ToteScan supports family sharing with the ability to add profiles to the account for individuals to keep separate collections, but still be within the same account. Additional ToteScan labels can be purchased in-app and digitally delivered to you by email link. You can then print them on basic paper, cut them out, and tape to your totes and containers. Or you can choose to buy pre-printed ready to peel and stick ToteScan labels and have them shipped to you. Movers/Real Estate Agents/Organizers can now scan and fill ToteScan labels (totes) for their customer on-site, and once complete, can transfer the totes to their customer's own ToteScan account. Let ToteScan help you organize your storage totes and containers, and take organizing to the next level! Features: - Itemize the contents of your totes and containers with title, description, quantity and location. - Attach multiple pictures to each item for quick identification and review within the app. - Optionally scan an item's barcode, pre-populate title and image, when adding items to totes. - Search by any number of methods, such as tote name, item title, description, or keyword. - Clone item(s) within a Tote label to make copies without re-entering data. - Parent/Child tote option to enable boxes/containers within other boxes/containers. - Share a common account with family members or business associates. - Supports multiple profiles to categorize collections and share with family members. - Supports multiple container types for identification as well - Email support offered 7 days a week. Reach out to us at any time! - Export your data at anytime (PDF, CSV or HTML formats). - Purchase in-app downloadable ToteScan labels to get up and running in minutes (without buying our retail Peel & Stick packs). - Our in-app downloadable labels also print directly to 4"x6" thermal printers as well as sizes for the mini thermal printers by Nelko, Phomemo,etc (check label sizing on the in-app screen) - No monthly fees or subscriptions required. - Plus many more features not listed here!

About

ElephantTrax

Effortlessly organize and manage your stored items with visual inventory and AI-powered search. Photograph items, link them to containers, and generate QR codes for quick access to contents. Share access with others and keep your data securely backed up.

Highlights
  • Visual inventory of stored items
  • QR code labeling for boxes
  • AI-generated search keywords
  • Shared account access for collaboration
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • App privacy with password/biometrics
Features
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STOP SEARCHING. START SCANNING. ElephantTrax is the #1 QR code home inventory app that tells you exactly what's in every box — in seconds, not hours. Whether you're managing a garage full of boxes, organizing a storage unit, packing for a move, or just trying to find your holiday decorations — ElephantTrax makes it effortless. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a box or storage container in the app 2. Print and attach your unique QR code label 3. Add items with photos, descriptions, and notes 4. Scan the QR code anytime to see everything inside instantly That's it. No more guessing. No more digging through 20 boxes to find 1 thing. HOME INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ElephantTrax is your complete home inventory solution: • Track every item across every room, floor, or storage location • Organize your entire home — bedroom, kitchen, attic, basement, garage • Add photos to identify items at a glance • Search your entire inventory instantly by keyword, room, or category • Never lose track of anything again BOX ORGANIZER APP Stop writing on boxes with a marker. ElephantTrax turns every box into a smart, scannable container: • Print or display QR code labels directly from your phone • Scan any box to see its complete contents list • Works with any size box, bin, tote, or container • Perfect for storage bins, moving boxes, and garage shelves • Add or remove items anytime — labels stay accurate forever FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS AND DECLUTTERERS Build your client's complete inventory while you work — then hand it off the moment the job is done: • Label every box and container with QR codes as you organize • Document each item with photos and descriptions on the spot • Share the full inventory with your client when the job is complete • Your client gets a scannable, searchable system they can manage forever • The perfect professional finish to every organizing project MOVING AND PACKING ElephantTrax is the packing app that makes every move easier: • Pack smarter — know exactly what's in every moving box • Unpack faster — scan to find what you need first • Create a complete record of all your possessions before the move • Share inventory access with your family or moving crew • Never lose a box in your new home again STORAGE UNIT ORGANIZER Managing a storage unit is painful — until ElephantTrax: • Map your entire storage unit with labeled containers • Know exactly which box holds what — without visiting the unit • Save trips with a fully searchable inventory from your couch • Perfect for climate-controlled units, pods, and self-storage facilities HOME INVENTORY FOR INSURANCE Protect what you own with a complete home inventory: • Document your valuables with photos and detailed descriptions • Store serial numbers, purchase dates, and estimated values • Export your full inventory report for insurance purposes • Be prepared before disaster strikes — floods, fires, theft Download ElephantTrax free and scan your first box in under 2 minutes.

Screenshots

ToteScan4 screens
ElephantTrax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ElephantTrax at 4.3 against ToteScan's 3.3. ElephantTrax also leads on ratings volume (399 vs 47). ToteScan's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, 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. ToteScan sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and ElephantTrax sells 13 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

ElephantTrax holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElephantTrax has 399 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of ToteScan's written reviews are positive against 36% of ElephantTrax's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToteScan ships an update every 2 months, ElephantTrax monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ToteScan versus ElephantTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToteScanElephantTrax
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (47 ratings)4.3 (399 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings47399 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJampaq, Inc.Thought Spawn LLC

Customer experience

ToteScan

All ratings33 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.9%

ElephantTrax

All ratings399 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative54.7%

User reviews

ToteScan

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for organizing storage
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Handy for moving and packing
  • 👍 QR codes are a good deal
  • 👍 Can take pictures of items

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Proprietary labels required
  • 📧 Spam happy with emails
  • 🚫 Cannot create custom room names
  • 🐛 Camera/scan issue
  • 🐛 Images stopped showing up

ElephantTrax

From 399 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative QR code and label system for inventory tracking
  • 📦 Effective organization solution for storage and moving
  • 🏷️ High-quality durable labels that withstand moisture
  • 📸 Easy photo capture and cataloging of items
  • 🔍 Quick QR code scanning functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and unexpected shutdowns
  • 🔐 Constant forced logout requiring repeated logins
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and responsiveness
  • 📸 Photos randomly disappear or show 'not available'
  • 🔄 Repetitive QR code scanning and assignment process

Bugs and requests

ToteScan

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Camera not coming up
  • Images stopped showing up
  • App closes when scanning barcodes
  • Quantity resets to 1 after adding photo
  • Tote item count doesn't reflect item quantity
Show 19 more
  • Items disappear from app
  • Search only pulls up to 50 items
  • Cannot scroll through photos for the same label
  • No exit option from photo view
  • App stops working mid-task
  • Child totes not showing under parent totes
  • App stops allowing lines to be added/viewed after 12 lines
  • Items in tote not organized alphabetically
  • Cannot sign out
  • Glitches when trying to sign out
  • Empty labels cannot be deleted
  • App doesn't automatically capitalize letters
  • Autocorrect issues with capitalization
  • Cannot move items in Edit mode
  • QR codes are hard to find by themselves
  • Sorting is inaccurate (date, alphabetical)
  • Cannot sort labels separately by location
  • Cannot delete old/damaged QR sticker from app
  • App requires internet connection to access inventory

Requested features

66 requests
  • Add a field to identify container type
  • Color code tote codes/names
  • IN/OUT toggle switch on each item
  • Mark entire contents as 'in' or 'out'
  • Ability to re-order items within a tote
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  • Add basement as a location option
  • Create custom locations for totes
  • Change default tote location
  • Add value field for items and sum values
  • Desktop/Mac interface
  • Ability to move items between totes without scanning QR code
  • Search and scan totes
  • Print tote list with descriptions
  • Downloadable labels with descriptions
  • Sort by Location THEN Title
  • Box count for all profiles
  • Option to store items locally
  • Allow users to filter and sort data, then email with CSV option
  • Two levels of location (e.g., Unit 1, shelf B)
  • Filter by location (e.g., see everything on Unit 1)
  • Add extra Tag fields that can be defined and filtered on
  • Ability to virtually move items when editing
  • Move items from one box to another without re-cataloging
  • Select multiple labels to change location at once
  • Add 'Basement' as a default location
  • Ability to create custom locations
  • Ability to change default tote location
  • Add 'value' field for items and sum values
  • Print inventory sheets with pictures
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Add more freedom in editing label sizes
  • Option to choose priority heading when listing totes
  • Ability to scroll through pictures
  • Manually organize items
  • Print tote list at convenience
  • Remove scanned label without permanent deletion
  • Add a field to identify container type
  • Color code tote codes/names
  • IN/OUT toggle switch on each item
  • Mark entire contents as 'in' or 'out'
  • Ability to re-order items within a tote
  • Add basement as a location option
  • Create custom locations for totes
  • Change default tote location
  • Add value field for items and sum values
  • Desktop/Mac interface
  • Ability to move items between totes without scanning QR code
  • Search and scan totes
  • Print tote list with descriptions
  • Downloadable labels with descriptions
  • Sort by Location THEN Title
  • Box count for all profiles
  • Option to store items locally
  • Allow users to filter and sort data, then email with CSV option
  • Two levels of location (e.g., Unit 1, shelf B)
  • Filter by location (e.g., see everything on Unit 1)
  • Add extra Tag fields that can be defined and filtered on
  • Ability to virtually move items when editing
  • Move items from one box to another without re-cataloging
  • Select multiple labels to change location at once
  • Add 'Basement' as a default location
  • Ability to create custom locations
  • Ability to change default tote location
  • Add 'value' field for items and sum values
  • Print inventory sheets with pictures

ElephantTrax

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes during search operations
  • App crashes when adding items
  • Endless loop when scanning QR codes
  • QR code assignments fail to save despite success messages
  • Photos fail to save to QR codes consistently
Show 11 more
  • App won't keep users logged in between sessions
  • Login credentials not saved by iPhone keychain
  • App freezes when searching by QR code
  • Scanning QR codes returns no results or error messages
  • Keywords and metadata lost when redoing photo assignments
  • App timeout issues requiring re-login
  • Camera function barely works, requires multiple attempts
  • Internal error when inviting secondary users
  • Data completely disappears after app updates
  • Slow login process with extended loading times
  • Image upload from camera roll doesn't work

Requested features

15 requests
  • Wildcard search functionality
  • Ability to modify previously scanned QR codes with new photos
  • View individual box contents separately instead of all pictures
  • Increase photo limit per QR code beyond 10
  • Face ID or biometric login to avoid repeated manual logins
Show 10 more
  • Auto-login persistence across sessions
  • Cross-device synchronization of data
  • Search by box name/title
  • Invite family members to view shared inventory
  • Ability to upload photos from phone camera roll
  • Option to disable payment plan prompts
  • Multiple QR codes per box for stacking convenience
  • Better workflow - auto-return to home page after scanning
  • Ability to edit box titles after creation
  • Improved search interface and functionality

In-app purchases

23 purchases

ToteScan

One-time23
  • 10 - 1.96"x1.18" sized labels$0.99
  • 10 - 8.5”x11” sized labels$0.99
  • 25 - 8.5”x11” sized labels$1.99
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  • 10 - 4"x6" sized labels$1.99
  • 10 - 1.96"x1.96" sized labels$2.99
  • 10 - 1.57"x1.18" sized labels$2.99
  • 25 - 1.96"x1.96" sized labels$2.99
  • 25 - 1.96"x1.18" sized labels$2.99
  • 50 - 8.5”x11” sized labels$2.99
  • 25 - 4"x6" sized labels$3.99
  • 45 - 2.5"x3" sized labels$4.99
  • 50 - 1.96"x1.96" sized labels$4.99
  • 100 - 8.5”x11” sized labels$4.99
  • 50 - 4"x6" sized labels$5.99
  • 5 sheets of ToteScan labels$7.99
  • 10 sheets of ToteScan labels$11.99
  • 90 - 2.5"x3" sized labels$11.99
  • 100 - 4"x6" sized labels$11.99
  • 240 - 1.5"x1.5" sized labels$16.99
  • 225 - 2.5"x3" sized labels$17.99
  • 120 - 1.5"x1.5" sized labels$17.99
  • 450 - 2.5"x3" sized labels$27.99
  • 600 - 1.5"x1.5" sized labels$38.99
13 purchases

ElephantTrax

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium Access3 Days trial$12.991 Year
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  • 12 Months3 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time9
  • 20 Qr Codes$2.99
  • 40 Qr Codes$8.99
  • 60 Qr Codes$12.00
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  • 80 Qr Codes$14.49
  • 100 Qr Codes$16.49
  • 120 Qr Codes$18.00
  • 160 Qr Codes$24.00
  • 180 Qr Codes$27.00
  • 200 Qr Codes$30.00

Questions

Is ToteScan free?
ToteScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElephantTrax free?
ElephantTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ToteScan or ElephantTrax?
ElephantTrax is rated higher. ToteScan averages 3.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while ElephantTrax averages 4.3 from 399 ratings.
Do ToteScan or ElephantTrax have ads?
Neither ToteScan nor ElephantTrax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToteScan or ElephantTrax?
ToteScan ships an update every 2 months, and ElephantTrax monthly. Most recently, ToteScan was updated on October 21, 2026 and ElephantTrax on October 24, 2026.

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