Comparison

Genki Studio vs BoxKeeper

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

Head to head
About

Genki Studio

Transform your iPad into a portable monitor and advanced video capture device. Connect UVC input devices to view, record, and present content from cameras, PCs, or microscopes directly on your tablet.

Highlights
  • Portable monitor and video capture
  • Connect UVC input devices
  • Record video and images
  • Save to iPad or external SSD
  • External display output
  • Apple Pencil markup
  • Grid and ratio overlays
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Genki Studio turns your iPad into a portable monitor and professional video capture and presentation device. Connect your Genki ShadowCast or any compatible USB UVC input device to start using your iPad as a portable monitor for your gaming console, PC, digital camera, small board computer, or microscope. Record the input at maximum quality and save the media file directly to your iPad or an external SSD to save storage space on your iPad. With external monitor support, your iPad can output full-screen content to another external display via AirPlay or USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapters while continuing recording to your iPad, while using Apple Pencil markup for a quick presentation. Highlights of this app: · Connect your Genki ShadowCast or any compatible USB UVC input device to your iPad. · Capture images or videos with audio with maximum quality, to your iPad storage or directly to an external storage device like a portable SSD. · Fully compatible with Stage Manager and Multitasking features of the iPad, enjoy music or play a video on your iPad with Genki Studio app running simultaneously. · Support for Fractional Frame rates, Grid and Ratio Overlay for professional monitoring. · Mark Up with Apple Pencil support lets you scribble on the screen. · External Display support to output clean video image to AirPlay or a wired connection, while continuing recording to your iPad at the same time. Turn your iPad into a portable notepad with Apple Pencil support for live events. · iPadOS menu bar, keyboard shortcuts and game controller support for various app functions allows you to quickly capture the moment. · Optimized for accessibility with VoiceOver support. * Connecting to UVC devices requires a compatible model of iPad. Requires additional accessories; this app supports Genki ShadowCast, and any other input device that conform with UVC (USB Video Class) standards. Appropriate USB-C adapters, docks, or hubs are required for some devices or configurations. Multitasking features require a compatible model of iPad. Connecting to External Displays wirelessly requires AirPlay 2-enabled TVs, streaming boxes or sticks, or a compatible Mac with the latest macOS update installed; also, using a non-Genki ShadowCast capture product will have an added Genki logo watermark on the clean video output Image. ** UVC input is supported on iPad with a USB-C port. USB-C ports on some iPad only supports maximum USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps or USB 2.0 High-Speed, which may limit the formats you can use with your UVC devices. Please check your iPad’s support before downloading this app or buying accessories.

About

BoxKeeper

Features
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Never lose track of what's in storage again. BoxKeeper turns your garage, storage unit, or closet into a searchable inventory, no more opening box after box hoping to find what you need. WHY BOXKEEPER - Create a box in seconds, name it, tag the location, pick a color - Add unlimited items to each box, with photos, notes, and tags - Every box gets its own QR code, scan it and jump straight to what's inside - Search across every box at once, so "extension cord" finds it no matter which box it's hiding in - Share boxes with family or roommates, everyone sees the same inventory - Works offline, browse and search your boxes even without a signal PERFECT FOR - Garage and basement storage - Self-storage units - Seasonal decorations - Moving and packing - Shared family storage BoxKeeper is free! Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime from inside the app, we read every message. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BoxKeeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BoxKeeper at every 9 days against Genki Studio's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Genki Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, BoxKeeper every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Genki Studio versus BoxKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenki StudioBoxKeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuman Things, IncJuliano Neu

In-app purchases

None

Genki Studio

No in-app purchases

None

BoxKeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Genki Studio free?
Genki Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxKeeper free?
BoxKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Genki Studio or BoxKeeper have ads?
Neither Genki Studio nor BoxKeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Genki Studio or BoxKeeper?
Genki Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, and BoxKeeper every 9 days. Most recently, Genki Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and BoxKeeper on October 24, 2026.

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