Comparison

Shift vs BoxSmartly

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

Head to head
About

Shift

Effortlessly track your work hours across multiple jobs or clients. This private time tracker requires no sign-in and allows for easy editing and PDF report generation for invoicing and taxes.

Highlights
  • Track by job or client
  • Seamless switching between tasks
  • Export and share PDF reports
  • Manually edit time entries
  • No sign-in required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Shift is the ultimate time-tracking app for freelancers, contractors, and multi-job workers. Whether you’re managing gigs, juggling clients, or just need a simple way to log hours, Shift keeps it effortless and private—no ads, no sign-in required. Now you can track time for 1 client for free. Need more? Upgrade to Shift Unlimited and track unlimited clients. • Simple & Intuitive – No clutter. No confusion. Just fast, efficient time tracking. • Track by Job or Client – Start and stop timers for different jobs, clients, or projects. • Seamless Switching – Change between clients or tasks without losing your session. • Export & Share – Download clean PDF reports for invoices, records, or taxes. • Edit Time Entries – Forgot to clock in or out? No problem—adjust manually. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, consultants, and anyone tracking time across multiple jobs or clients.

About

BoxSmartly

Organize your move by scanning QR codes on boxes to quickly see their contents. Search for specific items across all boxes, track utility setup, and get AI-powered packing advice. Streamline your packing and unpacking process with smart tools and checklists.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for box contents
  • Search items across all boxes
  • Voice-activated item entry
  • Moving checklist with due dates
  • Utility setup tracker
  • AI-powered packing advice
Features
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Which box has the coffee maker? With BoxSmartly, you scan the label and see what's inside — no more digging through a wall of taped-up boxes. BoxSmartly is a QR-first moving organizer for families packing up a home. Create a box or tote, list what's in it, label it your way, then scan or search later to find anything in seconds. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a box and list what goes in it. 2. Label it — print a QR sheet, use your own stickers, scan a blank label to claim it, or just write a short code on the box by hand. 3. On moving day, scan a box to see its contents, or search across every box to find one thing. FIND ANYTHING, FAST • Search every box by item, name, room, or tag • Scan a QR label to instantly see what's packed inside • Find a box straight from your iPhone's Spotlight search • Filter by room or status so you always know what's where LABEL YOUR WAY — all free • Print detailed QR labels with box number, room, and tags (Avery 5163) • Print blank QR sheets and claim each label as you pack (Avery 5160) • Pair your own third-party QR or barcode stickers • Or skip printing and scanning — Write-It-Yourself Code: write a short code on the box, type it back in to find it STAY ORGANIZED • Give each box a source room and a destination room • Track status from Packing to Delivered • After delivery, a guided Unpacking Flow walks you through every box room by room • Tag boxes Fragile, Heavy, or Unpack First • Build a moving checklist grouped by Before, Moving Day, and After — with due dates and a progress bar • Keep With Me — a simple list for what's riding with you, not on the truck • Checklist, Manifest, and Utility Tracker all live together in a dedicated Move tab • See packing progress at a glance with a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget HANDS-FREE ENTRY • Add items by voice with on-device dictation — no typing while your hands are full MOVING DAY MANIFEST (Pro) • Check boxes onto the truck as you load, and off as you unload — with a live count of what's left • A suggested load order — load it last so it comes off first UTILITY SETUP TRACKER (Pro) • Track every utility — electric, water, gas, internet — from Not Started to Done • Save confirmation numbers and scheduled dates, with a reminder on the day PACKING COACH (Pro) • Ask a packing question — how to wrap glassware, what not to load on a truck — instantly • AI-written answers on supported devices, plus a built-in library otherwise SMART PACKING TOOLS (Pro) • Snap a photo of an open box and get item suggestions automatically • Get a suggested description or packing tip while typing an item name • Creating a box for a room offers a starter list of common items to add in one tap • A suggested unpacking order per room, a Tonight's Essentials pick, and per-box tips on supported devices • On supported devices: an AI-written summary of each box's contents, and add items by speaking a full sentence BOX PHOTOS (Pro) • Snap a photo of each box's contents and flip through them in the Box Gallery EXPORT YOUR INVENTORY (Pro) • Export your full inventory to CSV to back it up or work with it in a spreadsheet FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME PRO UPGRADE BoxSmartly is free for up to 10 boxes, 10 items per box, and a 15-task checklist. Upgrade to Pro once. One-time purchase. Yours for life. Includes: • Unlimited boxes, items, and checklist tasks • The Moving Day Manifest, Utility Setup Tracker, and Packing Coach • Smart packing tools — photo-to-items, quick descriptions, room templates, and more • Box photos and the Box Gallery • CSV export of your full inventory • Backup to your own iCloud, so your move is safe if your phone isn't PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No account required — start packing right away • Core capture, scanning, and search work offline • Your inventory stays on your device (and in your own iCloud on Pro) • Smart suggestions and Packing Coach answers happen on-device — never sent to a server • No ads Useful after the move too — for garage totes, attic bins, or storage.

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
BoxSmartly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BoxSmartly at 17.0 against Shift's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BoxSmartly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Shift against 5.0 for BoxSmartly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift ships an update every 6 days, BoxSmartly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Shift versus BoxSmartly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftBoxSmartly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar OlivaresMuhammad Ali Shahid

Customer experience

Shift

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BoxSmartly

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99
1 purchases

BoxSmartly

One-time1
  • BoxSmartly Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxSmartly free?
BoxSmartly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shift or BoxSmartly?
Shift and BoxSmartly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Shift or BoxSmartly have ads?
Neither Shift nor BoxSmartly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift or BoxSmartly?
Shift ships an update every 6 days, and BoxSmartly weekly. Most recently, Shift was updated on September 27, 2026 and BoxSmartly on October 3, 2026.

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