Comparison

Cloud Button vs Whats In The Box

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Button

Features
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Cloud Buttons let you trigger Cloud based services through a simple push of a wireless button. The buttons can be connected directly to your mobile phone for on-the-go use cases, and to a hub for a stable stationary setup.

About

Whats In The Box

Effortlessly catalogue your storage, home, or office items with visual references and smart search. Quickly find anything in seconds by snapping photos of boxes and their contents. Syncs across devices for easy access and offers full privacy.

Highlights
  • Visual box and item cataloging with photos
  • Smart search by name, location, notes, or tags
  • iCloud sync for multi-device inventory management
  • Organize boxes by room or location
  • Quick add for new items and boxes
  • Export inventory as CSV file
  • Full data privacy
Features
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NEVER LOSE TRACK OF YOUR STUFF AGAIN! What’s in the Box makes organising your storage, home, office, or collections effortless and visual. Quickly catalogue every box, see what’s inside, and find anything in seconds—right from your iPhone. Stop opening every box just to find what you need. Download What’s in the Box today and always know where your things are! KEY FEATURES Snap and Save Add photos of your boxes and each item for instant visual reference. Smart Search Instantly find boxes or items by name, location, notes, or tags—even across all your storage spaces. iCloud Sync Keep your inventory up to date on all your devices. Your data is securely stored in your private iCloud account, so only you have access. Easy Organisation Group boxes by room or location, add detailed notes, and use tags to track special items or categories. Quick Add Add new items or boxes with just a few taps, using your camera or photo library for fast setup. Export & Share Need a backup or want to share your inventory? Export your boxes and items as a CSV file with one tap. Full Privacy Your data belongs to you. Nothing is shared with us or any third party—ever. All your information stays on your device or in your iCloud account. PERFECT FOR - Moving house or organising storage units - Tracking seasonal decorations or holiday boxes - Collectors (hobbies, memorabilia, tools, etc.) - Office and classroom storage - Anyone tired of guessing what’s in “that box”! HOW IT WORKS - Create a Box: Name it, set its location, snap a photo. - Add Items: For each box, list what’s inside, add details, tags, and photos. - Search & Find: Instantly locate any item or box with smart search. - Sync & Backup: With iCloud, your data is always safe and up to date on all your devices. WHY CHOOSE WHAT’S IN THE BOX? - Clean, modern design—easy for anyone to use - Unlimited boxes and items (no hidden paywalls) - Fast, reliable, and private—no accounts, no ads, no tracking - Built by people who know what it’s like to lose track of what’s in the attic! Start organising your life, one box at a time!

Screenshots

Cloud Button2 screens
Whats In The Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cloud Button at Free against Whats In The Box's $0.99. Cloud Button also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 18.0). Whats In The Box's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On 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

Cloud Button is free to download; Whats In The Box costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Button ships an update every 6 months, Whats In The Box every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Cloud Button versus Whats In The Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud ButtonWhats In The Box
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShortcut Labs ABArron Penfold

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Button

No in-app purchases

None

Whats In The Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Button free?
Cloud Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whats In The Box free?
Whats In The Box costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Button or Whats In The Box have ads?
Neither Cloud Button nor Whats In The Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Button or Whats In The Box?
Cloud Button ships an update every 6 months, and Whats In The Box every 3 days. Most recently, Cloud Button was updated on October 16, 2026 and Whats In The Box on October 7, 2026.

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