# BoxtUp vs HomeCache

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxtUp | HomeCache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxtup/id6450389593/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecache/id6756729939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hero Code LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670204754) | [Andrew Melian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862527421) |

## 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 |


### HomeCache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecache/id6756729939)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus (yearly) | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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