# KitchenOwl vs Manager for Homebox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KitchenOwl at none against Manager for Homebox's 7. KitchenOwl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manager for Homebox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KitchenOwl asks for nothing beyond the download.

KitchenOwl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of KitchenOwl's written reviews are positive against 90% of Manager for Homebox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KitchenOwl ships an update every 6 weeks, Manager for Homebox monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KitchenOwl | Manager for Homebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchenowl/id1557453670/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-for-homebox/id6748265503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Bursch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489947420) | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) |

## What reviewers say

### KitchenOwl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchenowl/id1557453670)

Manage your groceries with an open-source, self-hosted list application. Keep your shopping organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Grocery list organization, Open-source, Self-hosted, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Manager for Homebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-for-homebox/id6748265503)

Manage your Homebox server inventory remotely. Add, edit, and organize items with details like photos, warranties, and receipts. Track inventory value, item count, and warranty status with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Manage items with photos and documents, Organize items by location, Track inventory value and count, Attach receipts and manuals, View warranty status

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $0.99 | per month |
| Great Support | $1.99 | per month |
| Huge Support | $2.99 | per month |
| Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Support | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| Huge Support | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KitchenOwl free?

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

### Is Manager for Homebox free?

Manager for Homebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KitchenOwl or Manager for Homebox?

KitchenOwl is rated higher. KitchenOwl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Manager for Homebox averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do KitchenOwl or Manager for Homebox have ads?

Neither KitchenOwl nor Manager for Homebox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KitchenOwl or Manager for Homebox?

KitchenOwl ships an update every 6 weeks, and Manager for Homebox monthly. Most recently, KitchenOwl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Manager for Homebox on October 24, 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.*