# BoxOrganizer vs BinsAndBoxes

The clearest difference is monetization model: BinsAndBoxes at freemium against BoxOrganizer's subscription. BinsAndBoxes also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 62%). BoxOrganizer's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). 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 BinsAndBoxes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 complicate that: 62% of BoxOrganizer's written reviews are positive against 80% of BinsAndBoxes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, BinsAndBoxes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxOrganizer | BinsAndBoxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/binsandboxes/id1605508150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 42 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BO24 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777902731) | [Merge 2 One Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/392314939) |

## 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


### BinsAndBoxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binsandboxes/id1605508150)

Easily catalog and manage your personal belongings with this intuitive inventory app. Add items with images and descriptions, generate QR code labels for quick scanning, and organize items across multiple locations. A free plan is available to track up to 50 items.

**Highlights:** Easy item inventory management, QR code label generation, Quick search and scan functionality, Multiple storage location support, Free plan for up to 50 items

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxOrganizer free?

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

### Is BinsAndBoxes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BoxOrganizer or BinsAndBoxes?

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

### Do BoxOrganizer or BinsAndBoxes have ads?

Neither BoxOrganizer nor BinsAndBoxes shows ads.

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

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, and BinsAndBoxes monthly. Most recently, BoxOrganizer was updated on October 1, 2026 and BinsAndBoxes on October 7, 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.*