# ToteScan vs BoxOrganizer

The clearest difference is rating: BoxOrganizer at 4.5 against ToteScan's 3.3. BoxOrganizer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (146 vs 47). ToteScan's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToteScan sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and BoxOrganizer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoxOrganizer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ToteScan's written reviews are positive against 62% of BoxOrganizer's.

ToteScan ships an update every 2 months, BoxOrganizer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToteScan | BoxOrganizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totescan/id1429152747/reviews) | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxorganizer-inventory/id1558366385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jampaq, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329466725) | [BO24 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777902731) |

## What reviewers say

### ToteScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totescan/id1429152747)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### BoxOrganizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxorganizer-inventory/id1558366385)

This app helps individuals, families, and small businesses organize belongings and inventory. Catalog, locate, and manage items with an intuitive design, perfect for moving, hobbies, collections, or business stock. Share systems for collaborative management and find items instantly.

**Highlights:** Catalog and manage items, Scan items and print labels, Organize items into nested boxes, Use tags for grouping, Search by name, tag, or attribute, Collaborative inventory sharing, Scan BoxOrganizer-Codes for quick access

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BO+ Starter (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| BO+ Smart (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| BO+ Pro (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| BO+ Starter (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| BO+ Smart (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| BO+ Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Effective QR code generation and scanning
- 📸 Photo tagging and item documentation
- 🔍 Powerful search and filtering functionality
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after recent updates
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad/tablet use
- 🔐 Forced analytics data collection without opt-out
- ❌ No multi-user or sharing capabilities
- ☁️ No cloud backup or synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and hangs on startup
- Data wiped after major version update
- QR codes return 404 errors after update
- App stalls and becomes unresponsive
- Forced analytics opt-in with non-functional decline button

**Requested features**

- Multi-user and family sharing functionality
- Cloud backup and cross-device synchronization
- CSV/Excel export and import capabilities
- iPad and tablet optimization
- Data export as PDF or spreadsheet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToteScan free?

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

### Is BoxOrganizer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ToteScan or BoxOrganizer?

BoxOrganizer is rated higher. ToteScan averages 3.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while BoxOrganizer averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.

### Do ToteScan or BoxOrganizer have ads?

Neither ToteScan nor BoxOrganizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToteScan or BoxOrganizer?

ToteScan ships an update every 2 months, and BoxOrganizer every 10 days. Most recently, ToteScan was updated on October 21, 2026 and BoxOrganizer on October 24, 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.*