# BoxOrganizer vs BoxtUp

The clearest difference is monetization model: BoxtUp at free with in-app purchases against BoxOrganizer's subscription. BoxtUp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). BoxOrganizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (146 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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 BoxtUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoxtUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, BoxtUp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxOrganizer | BoxtUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxorganizer-inventory/id1558366385/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxtup/id6450389593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BO24 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777902731) | [Hero Code LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670204754) |

## 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


### BoxtUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxtup/id6450389593)

Easily catalog your belongings and their locations with this app. Add photos, generate QR codes for boxes, and quickly find items by scanning them. Organize your storage with custom categories and powerful search.

**Highlights:** Effortless box indexing, Visualize contents with photos, Generate and scan QR codes, Custom categories and tags, Search and filter inventory, Digital item cataloging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxtUp Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxOrganizer free?

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

### Is BoxtUp free?

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

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

BoxtUp is rated higher. BoxOrganizer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while BoxtUp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BoxOrganizer or BoxtUp have ads?

BoxtUp shows ads; BoxOrganizer does not.

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

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, and BoxtUp every 2 weeks. Most recently, BoxOrganizer was updated on September 13, 2026 and BoxtUp on June 1, 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.*