# SmartLabels vs ShelterSync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShelterSync at none against SmartLabels's 7. ShelterSync also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). SmartLabels's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartLabels sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.95 per year. ShelterSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SmartLabels against 5.0 for ShelterSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartLabels has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartLabels ships an update fortnightly, ShelterSync every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartLabels | ShelterSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlabels-storage-organizer/id1555535491/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltersync/id6778207393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Smart Labels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617533928) | [Zoolytix Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778207395) |

## 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


### ShelterSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltersync/id6778207393)

This app helps animal shelter volunteers, staff, and foster caregivers log animal activities, track progress, and view upcoming events. It uses camera scanning for quick animal identification and allows logging of walks, play sessions, and foster care observations.

**Highlights:** Log animal activities, Scan kennel QR codes, Track animal progress, Manage foster care, View shelter events, Record observations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartLabels free?

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

### Is ShelterSync free?

ShelterSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ShelterSync is rated higher. SmartLabels averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while ShelterSync averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartLabels or ShelterSync have ads?

Neither SmartLabels nor ShelterSync shows ads.

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

SmartLabels ships an update fortnightly, and ShelterSync every 6 days. Most recently, SmartLabels was updated on October 29, 2026 and ShelterSync on October 25, 2026.

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