# BoxtUp vs Box Inventory & Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: BoxtUp at 5.0 against Box Inventory & Tracker's 3.2. BoxtUp also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Box Inventory & Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxtUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Box Inventory & Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoxtUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

BoxtUp ships an update every 2 weeks, Box Inventory & Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxtUp | Box Inventory & Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxtup/id6450389593/reviews)** | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-inventory-and-tracker-boxy/id6639614595/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hero Code LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670204754) | [David Collado Sela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241258594) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxtUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxtup/id6450389593)

Easily catalog your belongings and their locations with this app. Add photos, generate QR codes for boxes, and quickly find items by scanning them. Organize your storage with custom categories and powerful search.

**Highlights:** Effortless box indexing, Visualize contents with photos, Generate and scan QR codes, Custom categories and tags, Search and filter inventory, Digital item cataloging

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoxtUp Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Box Inventory & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-inventory-and-tracker-boxy/id6639614595)

Catalog, locate, and organize your belongings with this smart box organizer. Add items by typing, speaking, or taking photos, and find them instantly with smart search and NFC tags. Share your inventory with others for free.

**Highlights:** Catalog items with text, voice, or photos, NFC tag integration for instant box contents, Smart search across all boxes, Free sharing with family and friends, Printable QR code labels, Cloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boxy weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Boxy Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Boxy Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Boxy Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boxy Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxtUp free?

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

### Is Box Inventory & Tracker free?

Box Inventory & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BoxtUp or Box Inventory & Tracker?

BoxtUp is rated higher. BoxtUp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Box Inventory & Tracker averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do BoxtUp or Box Inventory & Tracker have ads?

BoxtUp shows ads; Box Inventory & Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, BoxtUp or Box Inventory & Tracker?

BoxtUp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Box Inventory & Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, BoxtUp was updated on October 10, 2026 and Box Inventory & Tracker on October 30, 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.*