# SmartLabels vs BoxOrganizer

The clearest difference is monetization model: SmartLabels at free with in-app purchases against BoxOrganizer's subscription. SmartLabels also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartLabels sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.95 per year 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.

SmartLabels holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartLabels has 2.7K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of SmartLabels's written reviews are positive against 62% of BoxOrganizer's.

SmartLabels ships an update fortnightly, BoxOrganizer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartLabels | BoxOrganizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlabels-storage-organizer/id1555535491/reviews)** | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxorganizer-inventory/id1558366385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Labels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617533928) | [BO24 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777902731) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 SmartLabels free?

SmartLabels 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, SmartLabels or BoxOrganizer?

SmartLabels is rated higher. SmartLabels averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while BoxOrganizer averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.

### Do SmartLabels or BoxOrganizer have ads?

Neither SmartLabels nor BoxOrganizer shows ads.

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

SmartLabels ships an update fortnightly, and BoxOrganizer every 10 days. Most recently, SmartLabels was updated on October 29, 2026 and BoxOrganizer on October 24, 2026.

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