# ElephantTrax vs SmartLabels

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartLabels at 92% against ElephantTrax's 36%. SmartLabels also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ElephantTrax sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SmartLabels sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.95 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartLabels holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartLabels has 2.6K ratings behind it against 398, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of ElephantTrax's written reviews are positive against 92% of SmartLabels's.

ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, SmartLabels fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ElephantTrax | SmartLabels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephanttrax-storage-tracker/id1502900545/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlabels-storage-organizer/id1555535491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 398 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thought Spawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502900544) | [Smart Labels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617533928) |

## What reviewers say

### ElephantTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephanttrax-storage-tracker/id1502900545)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium Access | $12.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $23.99 | per year |
| 20 Qr Codes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Qr Codes | $8.99 | one-time |
| 60 Qr Codes | $12.00 | one-time |
| 80 Qr Codes | $14.49 | one-time |
| 100 Qr Codes | $16.49 | one-time |
| 120 Qr Codes | $18.00 | one-time |
| 160 Qr Codes | $24.00 | one-time |
| 180 Qr Codes | $27.00 | one-time |
| 200 Qr Codes | $30.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### SmartLabels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlabels-storage-organizer/id1555535491)

Organize your storage effortlessly using QR code labels. Scan labels with your phone to add photos, names, and descriptions of items. Quickly find anything by searching the app for its location, color, and ID.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning for labels, Add item photos and descriptions, Search for items by name or location, Track label color and ID, Mobile storage management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Subscription | $11.95 | per year |
| Essentials Subscription | $11.95 | per year |
| Professional Plus Subscription | $14.95 | per year |
| Professional Subscription | $29.95 | per year |
| 3 Tokens | $12.00 | one-time |
| 10 Tokens | $35.00 | one-time |
| 25 Tokens | $75.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Convenient for moving/storage
- 👍 Great for small businesses
- 👍 Useful for artists/hobbyists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required after 12 labels
- 🐛 App crashes/deletes data
- 🐛 Stickers don't stick well
- 🔒 Expensive for home use

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Slow performance
- Inventory not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Allow moving items between boxes
- Add more photo slots per item
- Improve search/filtering capabilities
- Printable inventory lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ElephantTrax free?

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

### Is SmartLabels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ElephantTrax or SmartLabels?

SmartLabels is rated higher. ElephantTrax averages 4.3 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while SmartLabels averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do ElephantTrax or SmartLabels have ads?

Neither ElephantTrax nor SmartLabels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ElephantTrax or SmartLabels?

ElephantTrax ships an update monthly, and SmartLabels fortnightly. Most recently, ElephantTrax was updated on August 24, 2026 and SmartLabels on September 25, 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.*