Comparison

Sprouts vs TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting

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

Head to head
About

Sprouts

Features
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Why use bean sprouts storage: 1. Powerful recording function • Scene: It can be living room, kitchen, wardrobe or storage box, etc. Mark the scene and you can clearly understand the items stored in the scene! •Mark: Mark the scene, and then upload the items at the marked position, which is convenient for future search and reminders. 2. Statistics • How many items are there in a scene. • How many items are in a tag. • Which of the scenes or tags will expire or have expired. 3. Reminder • Supplement item information to remind you of the expiration date of the item 4. Default secure cloud backup • The data is saved to the cloud space by default. If the mobile phone is replaced, damaged or lost, just log in to the account and download and synchronize instantly. • It can be maintained and recorded by multiple people and multiple devices at the same time. • Automatic synchronization, no manual synchronization required. 【Continuous Monthly VIP Membership Instructions】 • Subscription period: 1 month. • Subscription price: 10 yuan per month. 【Continuous annual VIP membership description】 • Subscription period: 1 year. • Subscription price: 108 yuan per year. ### Other rules Bean sprouts storage adopts the subscription model of monthly package and annual package. 11% off the annual package, you can save 12 yuan. All plans are unlocked simultaneously on Mac, iPhone and iPad. All premium membership features are available. The duration and price of each subscription are displayed on the purchase page. Payment will be charged to the user's iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off more than 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in the iTunes account settings. Terms of Use: http://shouna.taobike.com/subscriptions.html Privacy Policy: http://shouna.taobike.com/privacyPolicy.html

About

TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting

Features
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Tidy Box is an intelligent storage management app designed to simplify the way you organize your life. With AI-powered recognition and smart tools, you can digitize your belongings, keep track of shelf life, and always know where everything is—at home, in the office, or in your collections. Key Features • AI-Powered Input Take a photo, and Tidy Box instantly recognizes and categorizes your items. No more manual entry—create your digital inventory in seconds. • Smart Categorization & Labels Organize items by categories, tags, and storage locations (rooms, drawers, boxes, etc.). Always know where your belongings are. • Shelf Life Reminders Perfect for food, medicine, and cosmetics. Get notified before items expire to avoid waste. • Data Visualization View all your items in a clear table with sorting and filtering options. Manage everything at a glance. • Powerful Search Instantly locate any item using keywords or tags—no need to rummage through your space. • Collaborative Sharing Share lists with family, colleagues, or teams. Work together to manage items more efficiently. Flexible Plans • Monthly: $1.99 • Yearly: $14.99 (just $1.25/month) Privacy & User Agreements We take your data security seriously. All features comply with our agreements: • Privacy Agreement https://tidybox.club/agreements/privacy • User Terms https://tidybox.club/agreements/terms/ • Payment Agreement https://tidybox.club/agreements/payment

Screenshots

Sprouts4 screens
TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting at none against Sprouts's shown. Sprouts's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Sprouts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sprouts ships an update every 8 days, TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sprouts versus TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSproutsTidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer倩 李孝忠 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sprouts

Subscriptions2
  • 连续包月VIP会员$1.491 Month
  • 连续包年VIP会员$16.491 Year
2 purchases

TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Sprouts free?
Sprouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting free?
TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sprouts or TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting have ads?
Sprouts shows ads; TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting does not.
Which is updated more often, Sprouts or TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting?
Sprouts ships an update every 8 days, and TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting monthly. Most recently, Sprouts was updated on November 3, 2026 and TidyBox+ | AI Smart Sorting on October 28, 2026.

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