Scan Your Boxes vs HomeCache
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan Your Boxes
Organize and locate belongings instantly by associating QR codes with box contents. Capture item photos, generate QR codes for boxes, and scan them to view contents without opening. Ideal for moving, storage, and home organization.
- Find items without opening boxes
- QR code generation and scanning
- Item photo capture
- Cloud storage for inventory
- Home organization
- Moving and storage aid
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Never open a box again just to find out what's inside! Scan Your Boxes lets you photograph items, generate QR codes, and scan any box anywhere to see its full contents instantly, in seconds. - Powered by Apple Intelligence for smart search and automatic tag suggestions - iCloud backup keeps your data safe - Export to PDF or CSV for insurance or moving - Share with up to 15 people, guests get free access, only the owner pays Whether you're moving, storing items, or organizing your home, you can easily keep track of everything inside your boxes without opening them. How it works: 1. Take photos of the items inside your box 2. Generate and print a QR code to place on the box 3. Scan the QR code anytime to instantly see what's inside Key features: - Quickly find items without opening boxes - Smart Search powered by Apple Intelligence: find items using natural language, even when you don't remember the exact name - Smart Tags powered by Apple Intelligence: get relevant tag suggestions automatically when adding new items - Perfect for moving, storage, and home organization - Simple and intuitive interface - Secure cloud storage Sharing made easy: - You can share your boxes with others using a subscription plan. - Only the owner pays, access is free for invited users. Now available with Team plans for up to 15 users. Terms of use: https://scanyourboxes.com/syb_terms_of_use.html We'd love your feedback so feel free to share your ideas with us!
HomeCache
Organize your home with a structured inventory system that mirrors how you actually store items. Easily track boxes and belongings with automatic QR codes, fast search, and bulk actions. Generate reports for moving, insurance, or personal records.
- Hierarchical organization (Areas, Storage, Boxes, Items)
- Automatic QR codes & barcodes
- Fast global search
- Bulk actions for multiple items
- Inventory manifests
- Custom fields and tags
- Bulk label printing
- Data import & export
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Most homes rely on memory, vague labels, or scattered notes to keep track of what’s inside closets, boxes, and storage spaces—and it quietly breaks down. Items get lost, re-purchased, or forgotten. Moving becomes stressful. Insurance documentation is incomplete. The real problem isn’t having too much stuff—it’s relying on unstructured storage systems that were never designed to scale with real homes. HomeCache replaces that chaos with a system built specifically for residential living. Instead of flat lists or business-grade inventory tools, HomeCache mirrors how people actually organize their homes using smart layers: areas, storage, boxes, and items. Every box and item automatically gets a QR code or barcode, making it easy to scan and see what’s inside. Global search, bulk actions, and fast updates keep your inventory accurate without extra work. With HomeCache, you always know what you own and where it lives. Generate inventory manifests, print labels in bulk, add custom fields and tags, and import or export your data anytime. Whether you’re organizing your home, preparing for a move, managing long-term storage, or just tired of losing track of things, HomeCache gives you lasting clarity—without complexity. Features: - Areas → Storage → Boxes → Items: A natural hierarchy that mirrors how people actually organize - Automatic QR codes & barcodes: Every box and item gets a scannable ID — no setup required - Fast global search: Find anything across your entire home in seconds - Bulk actions that save time: Delete, tag, move, or update multiple items at once - Inventory manifests on demand: Generate clean, exportable reports for moving, insurance, or records - Custom fields & tags: Track what matters to you — value, category, condition, notes, and more - Bulk label printing: Print labels for boxes or items in one shot - Import & export your data: Your inventory is portable and future-proof Who It’s For - Homeowners and renters - People preparing for a move - Anyone managing storage units or basements - Preppers - Anyone who wants less clutter and more clarity Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exclusive-replace-ab8.notion.site/HomeCache-Privacy-Policy-2cf9fe63edfc807c8694ff5e231496d5?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeCache at 5.0 against Scan Your Boxes's 4.4. HomeCache also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Scan Your Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Scan Your Boxes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HomeCache sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HomeCache holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Your Boxes has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Scan Your Boxes | HomeCache |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remy ALEXANDRE | Andrew Melian |
Customer experience
Scan Your Boxes
HomeCache
In-app purchases
Scan Your Boxes
- Team Plan – 2 Users$2.991 Month
- Team Plan – 5 Users$5.491 Month
- Team Plan – 15 Users$14.991 Month
- Get unlimited number of boxes$2.99
HomeCache
- Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Plus (yearly)$17.991 Year
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