Comparison

MyStuff2 Pro vs Boximize

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

Head to head
About

MyStuff2 Pro

Easily catalog and organize all your possessions, from collections to household items. Features like barcode scanning, customizable categories, and data syncing help you manage your inventory, avoid duplicate purchases, and prepare for emergencies.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for easy data entry
  • Customizable categories and fields
  • Cross-device data syncing
  • Import/export data via CSV, Excel, PDF
  • Multiple database support
  • Search, filter, and sort capabilities
  • User-defined actions and bundles
Features
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It's now easier than ever to keep track of all your stuff. Organize your collections, music, movies, books, video games, electronics, wine lists, jewelry, appliances, office supplies, or anything else in your possession with this easy to use but powerful database and inventory application. MyStuff2 Pro allows you to get organized. Avoid buying something you already have. Make it easy to find your stuff. Be prepared in case of theft, fire, or flood. NOTE: The initial free version has a limit of 15 items but it includes all Pro features so you can try out all functionality. Once upgraded to unrestricted items, the Pro level features become optional in-app purchases. Data entry is made easy with barcode scanning and product search, autofill, quick copy, and bulk editing. User definable categories allow you to keep track of what you want and how you want it. MyStuff2 Pro comes with sample categories to get you started quickly but you can set it up any way you desire to fit your needs. Here is a small list of things you can keep track of: • Movies • Music • Books • Video Games • Coins • Stamps • Quilting/knitting/sewing materials • Wine Cellar • Garage Sales / Estate Sales • Art • Electronics • Appliances • Toys • Clothes • Jewelry • Furniture • Product Inventory • Anything you want to organize Maintain multiple, independent databases of information. Automatically sync your data between your iOS and macOS devices or share your data automatically with other MyStuff2 Pro users. Import existing data from other applications using CSV files, Excel (xlsx) and Open Document (ods) spreadsheet files. Transfer data into or out of MyStuff2 Pro using your own computer, email, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, ftp, other apps, or other iOS/macOS devices running MyStuff2 Pro. You can export your data as CSV files, PDF reports, or Excel (xlsx) and Open Document (ods) spreadsheet files. Email data to yourself or others. View data in other apps installed on your iOS device. Backup and restore features allow you make a copy of your data for safe keeping. User defined actions allow you to keep track of various item events. Examples include donating, lending, selling, using, or repairing. User defined bundles allow you to group related items into an easy to use collection. Quickly find your items using MyStuff2 Pro's powerful filtering, searching, and sorting capabilities. MyStuff2 Pro allows you to enter the following types of data: • Text (single-line) • Barcode • Calculated (formulas supporting 130+ functions) • Color • Contact (Address Book) • Count • Currency • Date • Decimal (e.g. 3.14) • Duration (hour, minute, second) • Email Address • Integer (e.g. 42) • Item Link (related items) • Location (GPS, address, map) • Note (multi-line) • Phone Number • Rating • Signature • Term (years, months, days) • Time • Toggle (Yes/No, On/Off, etc.) • Voice Memo • Web Address (URL) • Lookup List (user defined list of values) Store up to 40 images for each of your items. Add file attachments to your items. View and export the attachments. Setup alarms on any date value. Great for things like warranty or replacement reminders. Share your data with others. Email lists to co-workers or friends and family. Other users of MyStuff2 Pro can import your shared data directly simply by opening the email attachment. Customize item lists to display exactly the data you want to see. Apply colors to categories, actions, or individual items to make them stand out. See a summary of the item list you are viewing. Shows item count, totals, and averages of your data. Protect access to your data with a passcode. Keep others out of your data. You can also passcode protect individual categories. Please visit http://www.maddysoft.com/mystuff to see additional information, tutorials, FAQs, and contact information for MyStuff2 Pro. NOTE: If you have any issues please contact support. Supports backup files from Mindersoft's MYStuff Pro macOS app.

About

Boximize

This app combines the simplicity of note-taking with the power of a database. Organize and find important information by creating structured notes with customizable fields. It offers pre-made templates and the ability to build your own for various uses.

Highlights
  • Customizable forms with fields
  • 27 predefined collection templates
  • Create custom templates from scratch
  • Supports 20 data types
  • Password protection
  • Fast searching and sorting
  • Record voice notes
Features
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** Featured by Apple as best new productivity app ** Boximize is a structured note taking app that brings you the power of a database and the simplicity and usability of a note taking app. ** Top 10 app in the US and 28 other countries ** Boximize helps you become more organized and productive by bringing your important information together in one place and filing them as structured notes. ——————————————— ■ So, what exactly is Boximize? ——————————————— If you like the simplicity of note taking apps, then Boximize is a note taking app where the note isn’t just a blank page instead the note is a fully customizable form containing fields, making inputting your data faster, easier and less prone to errors. Your data also becomes sortable, searchable and more organized. Thus bringing the power of personal databases to your notes. If you like the power and flexibility of personal databases, then Boximize is a powerful personal database designed to bring you the simplicity, beauty and efficiency of note-taking apps. Basically, Boximize brings you the best of both worlds, the simplicity of note taking apps and the customizability of personal databases. ————————————————— ■ And how do people use Boximize? ————————————————— People use Boximize to save, organize and find everything that is of importance to them. Boximize comes with a predefined set of 27 templates that help users to instantly start organizing their data. Moreover, users can always customize the templates by adding or removing fields or even a new template from scratch. “I use Boximize to collect and organize my recipes” - Jack, Chef “Organizing my coin and stamp collections has never been easier” - Omar, Student “I track my employee tasks through Boximize” - Catherine, Manager “Capturing memories with Boximize is amazingly simple. I use it to track my kid’s drawings over time” - Sara, Graphics Designer “I keep my travel logs on Boximize” - Li Yong, Mountaineer “I love being able to customize Boximize to my life needs. I use it to track my diet and capture my interviews in audio” - Helen, Journalist “Boximize helps me in keeping track of my students” - Carol, Teacher —————————————————— ■ Tell me, what are the top features? —————————————————— • 27 ready to use collections (see below for complete list) • Customize collections by adding/removing fields or build your own from scratch • Enter 20 different types of information (Text, Number, Picture, GPS location, see below for complete list) • Password protect your data with a pin code • Lightning fast searching and sorting • Different themes to choose from • Organize photo and video collections • Record voice notes • Take handwritten notes or sketch drawings • Track locations on the map • Keep track of timings using a built-in stopwatch ———————————— ■ Predefined Collections: ———————————— • Contacts • Todo • Recipes • Diet Log • Events • Demo Fields • Inventory • Time Billing • Home Inventory • Expenses • Exercise Log • Car Maintenance • Student List • Member List • Products for Sale • Equipment • Issue Tracking • Items Sold • Customers • Donations • Notes • Movie Collection • Task Assignments • Audio Notes • Member cards • Business Cards —————— ■ Data types —————— Modify a ready made collection or build your own from scratch with the following powerful: • Text • Number • Choices (Multiple selections) • Checkbox • Photo and video collections • Time • Date • Rating • Location • Phone Number • Email • URL • Sketches and handwritten notes • Slider • Color • Voice notes and audio recordings • Stopwatch • Lists of items • Notes

Screenshots

MyStuff2 Pro4 screens
Boximize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boximize at none against MyStuff2 Pro's 9. Boximize also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). MyStuff2 Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. MyStuff2 Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Boximize asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyStuff2 Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 533 and 224 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 68% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyStuff2 Pro ships an update fortnightly, Boximize every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyStuff2 Pro versus Boximize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyStuff2 ProBoximize
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (533 ratings) — better4.1 (224 ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews — better68.1% of reviews
Number of ratings533 — better224
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRick MaddyMostafa Ashour

Customer experience

MyStuff2 Pro

All ratings533 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative25.5%

Boximize

All ratings224 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews226 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative21.7%

User reviews

MyStuff2 Pro

From 533 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and customizable database
  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 👍 Excellent organization and tracking
  • 👍 Flexible and adaptable to various needs
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent barcode scanning functionality
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface for new users
  • 🐛 Limitations on number of items in free version
  • 🔋 Concerns about data loss and backup issues

Boximize

From 224 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Customizable databases
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 💡 Versatile for various use cases
  • 🚀 Quick to set up
  • 👍 Clean and elegant design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Backup and sync issues
  • 🐛 Data loss after updates
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 👎 Lack of advanced features
  • 👎 Unresponsive developers

Bugs and requests

MyStuff2 Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when adding items or photos
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Disappearing product images and data
  • Limitations on number of items in free version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved barcode scanning and product data lookup
  • More intuitive user interface and onboarding
  • Ability to edit and customize existing databases
  • Enhanced sync and backup options (e.g., Dropbox)
  • Expanded default categories and templates

Boximize

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updates
  • Inability to delete photos
  • Inconsistent behavior with location fields
  • Disappearing data after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync between devices
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Sorting and reordering options
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced reporting and analytics

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MyStuff2 Pro

One-time9
  • Donation Level 1$0.99
  • Custom Color Schemes$2.99
  • Remove Branding$3.99
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  • Import/Export Spreadsheets$3.99
  • Multiple Databases$3.99
  • Donation Level 5$4.99
  • Donation Level 10$9.99
  • Unrestricted Items$11.99
  • Pro Features$19.99
None

Boximize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyStuff2 Pro free?
MyStuff2 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boximize free?
Boximize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyStuff2 Pro or Boximize?
MyStuff2 Pro is rated higher. MyStuff2 Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Boximize averages 4.1 from 224 ratings.
Do MyStuff2 Pro or Boximize have ads?
Neither MyStuff2 Pro nor Boximize shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyStuff2 Pro or Boximize?
MyStuff2 Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Boximize every 5 months. Most recently, MyStuff2 Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and Boximize on October 5, 2026.

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