Comparison

BoxtUp vs HomeCache

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

Head to head
About

BoxtUp

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
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BoxtUp is the ultimate app for organizing your belongings and keeping track of what's inside your boxes. Say goodbye to the hassle of searching through stacks of boxes when you need something specific. With BoxtUp, you can easily create an inventory of your items, add photos, and generate QR codes to make finding and managing your possessions a breeze. Key Features: • Effortless Box Indexing: Quickly create a digital inventory of your boxes and their contents. Say goodbye to manual lists and messy handwriting. • Visualize with Photos: Snap photos of your items and attach them to each box for a visual reference. Easily recognize what's inside without even opening the box. • Generate QR Codes: BoxtUp generates unique QR codes for each box you create, making identification and retrieval a breeze. Stick the code on the box, and you're all set! • Scan and Discover: Use your device's camera to scan the QR codes on your boxes. BoxtUp will instantly reveal the contents of the box, making it a breeze to find what you're looking for. • Custom Categories & Tags: Organize your boxes by creating custom categories such as "Home," "Office," "Storage," or any other category that suits your needs. • Search and Filter: Effortlessly search for specific items or filter your boxes by category, name, or any other attribute. Locate your belongings in seconds. Avoid the stress of forgetting what's stored in each box. Download BoxtUp today and unlock the magic of organized boxes!

About

HomeCache

Organize your home with a structured inventory system that mirrors how you actually store items. Easily track boxes and belongings with automatic QR codes, fast search, and bulk actions. Generate reports for moving, insurance, or personal records.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical organization (Areas, Storage, Boxes, Items)
  • Automatic QR codes & barcodes
  • Fast global search
  • Bulk actions for multiple items
  • Inventory manifests
  • Custom fields and tags
  • Bulk label printing
  • Data import & export
Features
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Most homes rely on memory, vague labels, or scattered notes to keep track of what’s inside closets, boxes, and storage spaces—and it quietly breaks down. Items get lost, re-purchased, or forgotten. Moving becomes stressful. Insurance documentation is incomplete. The real problem isn’t having too much stuff—it’s relying on unstructured storage systems that were never designed to scale with real homes. HomeCache replaces that chaos with a system built specifically for residential living. Instead of flat lists or business-grade inventory tools, HomeCache mirrors how people actually organize their homes using smart layers: areas, storage, boxes, and items. Every box and item automatically gets a QR code or barcode, making it easy to scan and see what’s inside. Global search, bulk actions, and fast updates keep your inventory accurate without extra work. With HomeCache, you always know what you own and where it lives. Generate inventory manifests, print labels in bulk, add custom fields and tags, and import or export your data anytime. Whether you’re organizing your home, preparing for a move, managing long-term storage, or just tired of losing track of things, HomeCache gives you lasting clarity—without complexity. Features: - Areas → Storage → Boxes → Items: A natural hierarchy that mirrors how people actually organize - Automatic QR codes & barcodes: Every box and item gets a scannable ID — no setup required - Fast global search: Find anything across your entire home in seconds - Bulk actions that save time: Delete, tag, move, or update multiple items at once - Inventory manifests on demand: Generate clean, exportable reports for moving, insurance, or records - Custom fields & tags: Track what matters to you — value, category, condition, notes, and more - Bulk label printing: Print labels for boxes or items in one shot - Import & export your data: Your inventory is portable and future-proof Who It’s For - Homeowners and renters - People preparing for a move - Anyone managing storage units or basements - Preppers - Anyone who wants less clutter and more clarity Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exclusive-replace-ab8.notion.site/HomeCache-Privacy-Policy-2cf9fe63edfc807c8694ff5e231496d5?source=copy_link

Screenshots

BoxtUp4 screens
HomeCache4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HomeCache at none against BoxtUp's shown. BoxtUp's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BoxtUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HomeCache sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BoxtUp against 5.0 for HomeCache. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BoxtUp versus HomeCache: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxtUpHomeCache
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHero Code LLCAndrew Melian

Customer experience

BoxtUp

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HomeCache

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BoxtUp

One-time1
  • BoxtUp Pro$5.99
2 purchases

HomeCache

Subscriptions2
  • Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Plus (yearly)$17.991 Year

Questions

Is BoxtUp free?
BoxtUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeCache free?
HomeCache is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BoxtUp or HomeCache?
BoxtUp and HomeCache are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BoxtUp or HomeCache have ads?
BoxtUp shows ads; HomeCache does not.

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