Comparison

Ellie vs BoxBin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ellie

Organize your day with a beautiful task management app. View tasks by day, dump ideas to clear your mind, and schedule them directly into your calendar. Integrates with Google and Apple calendars for a unified view.

Highlights
  • Daily planner view
  • Brain dump for task offloading
  • Time block/time box mode
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Apple Calendar integration
  • Labels, recurring tasks, subtasks (Pro)
Features
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Clear your head. Plan what fits. Get it done. Ellie turns an open-ended brain dump into a realistic plan for your day: • Capture tasks quickly in Brain Dump • Drag tasks into a time-blocked calendar • See Apple Calendar and Google Calendar events alongside your tasks • Stay focused with Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers • Organize projects with labels, subtasks, recurring tasks, priorities, and more • Plan on the go, then pick up where you left off on the web The free version of Ellie includes unlimited tasks. Upgrade to Ellie Pro for $9.99/month, $99.99/year, or a one-time $299.99 purchase to unlock additional Pro features including labels, recurring tasks, subtasks, and more. If you previously purchased Ellie Pro, use Restore Purchases in the app to restore access. Prices shown are for customers in the United States and may vary with your App Store account settings. In-app purchases and subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Ellie Terms of Service - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/terms-of-service Ellie Privacy Policy - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/privacy

About

BoxBin

Features
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Your Smart Storage Companion Take control of your storage with our easy-to-use app designed to help you organize and track your items efficiently. Key Features: Scan QR Code Instantly identify and track your items with our smart QR code system. No more lost or misplaced items! Search Items Find any item in seconds with our powerful search functionality. Stay organized and save time. Organize Boxes Keep your storage spaces neat and efficient with smart organization. Create and label bins for easy access. Collaborate with Others Share your storage system with other users to collaborate and manage your items together. Premium Membership Unlock even more features with our premium yearly membership for just $29.99, which includes the ability to export your inventory for easy sharing and backup. For more information, please review the Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ellie4 screens
BoxBin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BoxBin at 15.1 against Ellie's 18. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ellie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BoxBin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ellie ships an update every 9 days, BoxBin every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ellie versus BoxBin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllieBoxBin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAloaLabs, LLCCarlos Navarro

Bugs and requests

Ellie

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
  • Editing and moving recurring tasks have bugs
  • Rearranging tasks causes them to bounce back
  • Add task button not working
  • Recurring tasks show multiple times on Google Calendar
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  • Calendar syncing not requesting access
  • iPad split screen, portrait orientation, window resizing missing

Requested features

9 requests
  • General note-taking area outside of Brain Dump
  • Easier way to add new time slots (e.g., holding on day time box)
  • Unfinished tasks/Brain Dump to go back to Brain Dump or a priority folder
  • Habit tracker
  • Custom repeat periods
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  • Ability to increase font size
  • Split screen on iPad
  • Portrait orientation on iPad
  • Ability to resize window on iPad

BoxBin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Ellie

Subscriptions4
  • Ellie Pro (Monthly, 50% off)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ellie Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Ellie Pro (Annual, 50% off)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Ellie Pro (Annual Plan)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
2 purchases

BoxBin

Subscriptions2
  • BoxBin Export Yearly$29.991 Year
  • BoxBin Premium Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Ellie free?
Ellie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxBin free?
BoxBin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ellie or BoxBin have ads?
Neither Ellie nor BoxBin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ellie or BoxBin?
Ellie ships an update every 9 days, and BoxBin every 5 days. Most recently, Ellie was updated on October 27, 2026 and BoxBin on October 25, 2026.

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