# Krafts Inventory vs Boxes

The clearest difference is price: Boxes at Free against Krafts Inventory's $2.99. Boxes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (960 vs 22). Krafts Inventory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Boxes is free to download; Krafts Inventory costs $2.99 up front. Boxes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Krafts Inventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boxes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxes has 960 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Krafts Inventory's written reviews are positive against 91% of Boxes's.

Krafts Inventory ships an update every 2 months, Boxes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Krafts Inventory | Boxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krafts-inventory/id440630545/reviews) | **[4.8 (960 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **960** |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 54 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Buddy System, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295810928) | [StackTracks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452778225) |

## What reviewers say

### Krafts Inventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krafts-inventory/id440630545)

Organize your craft supplies and projects with this flexible inventory app. It allows for custom categories, detailed project tracking, and barcode scanning to manage your materials efficiently. Keep your crafting organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Inventory of supplies and tools, Track projects through completion, Customizable categories and fields, Add item and project photos, UPC barcode scanning, Scan items while shopping, Backup and restore data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable
- 👍 Great for inventory management
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Allows for photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanner not working reliably
- 🐛 Syncing across devices is difficult
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Not user-friendly for beginners
- 🐛 Limited photo options

**Reported bugs**

- App closes down when taking a photo
- Barcode scanner does not find items
- App crashes when entering new items
- Alphabetization and manual ordering not working
- Scanner creates duplicate items if not careful

**Requested features**

- Add a search function
- Improve barcode scanning accuracy
- Sync across devices seamlessly
- More photo options (e.g., 5 instead of 2)
- Improve flag/switch functionality


### Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxes-storage-made-simple/id1335784284)

Effortlessly track all your belongings, from moving boxes to holiday decorations. Organize items by location, add details like photos and custom attributes, and generate reports. Ideal for moving, inventory, or general storage management.

**Highlights:** Organize items by space/location, Track box and item numbers, Add photos and custom attributes, Generate and export reports, Print custom labels, Scan QR codes and use NFC tags, Offline access and syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier One | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Two | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Three | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Tier Four | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Tier | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 75 Images | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Boxes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Boxes | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Boxes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Boxes and Images | $14.99 | one-time |
| 400 Boxes and Images | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Add-On | $25.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Practical and user-friendly
- 👍 Excellent organization and tracking features
- 💡 Customizable labels and QR codes
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
- 🚀 Simple yet powerful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Printing labels can be cumbersome
- 🐛 Lack of ability to access photo library
- 🔒 Paid subscription after 10 items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering large amounts of data
- Issues with syncing data across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to add multiple photos per box
- Option to track item quantities
- Shared access with read-only permissions
- Offline functionality
- Customizable dashboard and manifest


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Krafts Inventory free?

Krafts Inventory costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boxes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Krafts Inventory or Boxes?

Boxes is rated higher. Krafts Inventory averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Boxes averages 4.8 from 960 ratings.

### Do Krafts Inventory or Boxes have ads?

Neither Krafts Inventory nor Boxes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Krafts Inventory or Boxes?

Krafts Inventory ships an update every 2 months, and Boxes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Krafts Inventory was updated on October 23, 2026 and Boxes on October 24, 2026.

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