# BoxOrganizer vs Art Monster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Art Monster at 100% against BoxOrganizer's 62%. Art Monster also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). BoxOrganizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (146 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxOrganizer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Art Monster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Art Monster 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. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of BoxOrganizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Art Monster's.

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, Art Monster every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxOrganizer | Art Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/art-monster/id6760845679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BO24 UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777902731) | [nichole pelaez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886521907) |

## 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


### Art Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-monster/id6760845679)

Manage your art studio with this comprehensive app. Track inventory, log studio time, generate invoices, and showcase your work with a public portfolio. Offers tiered plans for emerging and professional artists.

**Highlights:** Visual artwork catalog, Session time logger, Professional invoicing, Automated ledger tracking, Public portfolio creation, Gallery management

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Lite | $4.99 | per month |
| Studio Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxOrganizer free?

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

### Is Art Monster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BoxOrganizer or Art Monster?

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

### Do BoxOrganizer or Art Monster have ads?

Art Monster shows ads; BoxOrganizer does not.

### Which is updated more often, BoxOrganizer or Art Monster?

BoxOrganizer ships an update every 10 days, and Art Monster every 2 days. Most recently, BoxOrganizer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Art Monster on September 22, 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.*