Comparison

SmartLabels vs BoxLabels

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartLabels

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
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SmartLabels is a companion app designed specifically for use with physical SmartLabels QR code stickers. Physical labels are required to utilize the box tracking and inventory features. -------------------------------------------------- Organize your home, garage, attic, and moving boxes in seconds with SmartLabels, the ultimate QR code storage tracker and home inventory system. If you are looking for smart labels for storage bins, you have found the perfect solution. Never wonder what’s inside a tote or moving box again. Simply peel, stick, scan, and catalog your belongings using our color-coded scannable QR code stickers. KEY FEATURES: • SCAN & CATALOG: Link physical SmartLabels QR code stickers to your digital inventory instantly. • SMART PHOTO ASSIST: Take a photo of your items and let AI automatically identify, catalog, and list them in your box. • FAST SEARCH: Search by item name, tag, category, or location to pinpoint exactly where your items are stored. Use the app to scan labels and find your stuff in seconds. • LOCATION TRACKING: Keep track of items across your garage, attic, basement, shed, or storage unit. • CUSTOM FIELDS: Add dates, values, text notes, and toggles for detailed item tracking. • EXPORT & SHARE: Export your box inventory documents easily for moving, insurance, or personal records. PERFECT FOR: - Storage Bins & Totes: Apply QR code labels for storage directly to your plastic bins to identify seasonal decorations, tools, and sports gear without opening the lid. - Moving & Packing: Label moving boxes and find what you need without unpacking everything. - Small Business Inventory: Track stock, parts, and supplies efficiently. Say goodbye to messy bins and wasted time searching for your stuff. Get your scannable labels and upgrade your home organization with SmartLabels today!

About

BoxLabels

Features
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BoxLabels helps you keep track of storage boxes without building a spreadsheet first. Create boxes, add the items inside, print durable QR labels, and scan a label later to find the exact box. It is designed for moves, garages, archives, office storage, classrooms, and long-term household organization. The app keeps the core workflow on device: box inventory, search, QR generation, PDF label export, and JSON metadata backup run locally. When iCloud is available, inventory can sync through the user's private iCloud database. A one-time unlock enables unlimited boxes, Pro label formats, and item photos. Attached photos stay in the app's Documents folder or iCloud Drive when available.

Screenshots

SmartLabels3 screens
BoxLabels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SmartLabels at none against BoxLabels's shown. SmartLabels also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartLabels sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.95 per year and BoxLabels sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartLabels ships an update fortnightly, BoxLabels every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartLabels versus BoxLabels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartLabelsBoxLabels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart LabelsHaosheng Li

Bugs and requests

SmartLabels

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Slow performance
  • Inventory not syncing properly

Requested features

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

BoxLabels

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SmartLabels

Subscriptions4
  • Professional Subscription$11.951 Year
  • Essentials Subscription$11.951 Year
  • Professional Plus Subscription$14.951 Year
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  • Professional Subscription$29.951 Year
One-time3
  • 3 Tokens$12.00
  • 10 Tokens$35.00
  • 25 Tokens$75.00
1 purchases

BoxLabels

One-time1
  • BoxLabels Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is SmartLabels free?
SmartLabels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxLabels free?
BoxLabels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartLabels or BoxLabels have ads?
BoxLabels shows ads; SmartLabels does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartLabels or BoxLabels?
SmartLabels ships an update fortnightly, and BoxLabels every 9 days. Most recently, SmartLabels was updated on October 27, 2026 and BoxLabels on October 25, 2026.

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