# Unboxed vs LiveKit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiveKit at 78% against Unboxed's 40%. LiveKit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 71 months) and device support. Unboxed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveKit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Unboxed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unboxed ships an update every 71 months, LiveKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unboxed | LiveKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livekit/id1550358825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Reid](https://appshunter.io/developer/385185694) | [Philip Lindner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498827287) |

## What reviewers say

### Unboxed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unboxed-qr-code-reader/id385185691)

This utility app provides instant QR code scanning with a clean, distraction-free interface. It automatically saves your scan history, allowing you to revisit links, text, and other code types later. Codes are processed on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Instant scanning, Automatic scan history, Clean interface, Recognizes various QR code types, On-device processing, Preview before action

**In-app purchases:** none


### LiveKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livekit/id1550358825)

This real-time map application provides server administrators with tools to manage players and server settings. Players can view live map updates, track player movements, and set custom markers for navigation. It's designed for performance on Bukkit-based servers.

**Highlights:** Real-time player tracking, Admin player management (ban, kick, inventory), Server setting control (gamemode, weather, time), Player-created markers and navigation, Multiple map view types, Live block change updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveKit+ 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| LiveKit+ 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Height Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Console | $2.99 | one-time |
| Biome Map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Biome Highlights | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unboxed free?

Unboxed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LiveKit free?

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

### Which is updated more often, Unboxed or LiveKit?

Unboxed ships an update every 71 months, and LiveKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unboxed was updated on October 8, 2026 and LiveKit on October 3, 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.*