# BoxOrganizer vs Sort & Order

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sort & Order at free with in-app purchases against BoxOrganizer's subscription. BoxOrganizer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 33%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxOrganizer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sort & Order sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoxOrganizer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoxOrganizer has 146 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of BoxOrganizer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Sort & Order's.

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, Sort & Order every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxOrganizer | Sort & Order |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxorganizer-inventory/id1558366385/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-and-order/id1575530396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BO24 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777902731) | [Piet Hein van Cleef](https://appshunter.io/developer/466256711) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sort & Order

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-and-order/id1575530396)

Organize your collections, crafts, or hobbies with custom categories and input fields. Import data from spreadsheets, sync with iCloud, and export as CSV. Share or copy item information with ease.

**Highlights:** Custom categories and input fields, Import from Excel/Numbers, iCloud syncing, CSV export, Share/copy item info, List or grid view

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sort & Order Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxOrganizer free?

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

### Is Sort & Order free?

Sort & Order is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BoxOrganizer or Sort & Order?

BoxOrganizer is rated higher. BoxOrganizer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Sort & Order averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do BoxOrganizer or Sort & Order have ads?

Neither BoxOrganizer nor Sort & Order shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoxOrganizer or Sort & Order?

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, and Sort & Order every 17 months. Most recently, BoxOrganizer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Sort & Order on October 9, 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.*