Comparison

BoxAeye vs BoxSmartly

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

Head to head
About

BoxAeye

Features
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oxAeye is your AI-powered moving assistant that brings order to chaos. Just snap a photo of each open box during packing, and BoxAeye automatically tags items, numbers the box, and creates a searchable inventory you can access anytime. Key Features: Smart Box Tracking: Instantly see what’s inside each box without opening it. AI-Powered Item Detection: No labels, no lists—just one photo per box. Box Numbering Made Easy: Boxes are auto-numbered and linked to their contents. Quick Search: Type “toaster” or “charger” and we’ll tell you which box it’s in. Free Starter Tier: Your first 2 boxes are on us—see the magic before upgrading. Cloud-Based Access: Your packing memory, wherever you go. Privacy-First: Your images and data stay secure and accessible only to you. Whether you're moving houses, packing for storage, or managing gear for travel—BoxAeye helps you stay organized, save time, and never lose track of what matters.

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BoxSmartly

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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, 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 • iCloud backup that keeps your move safe and available on your devices 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 long after the move too — for the garage, the attic, or storage.

Screenshots

BoxAeye4 screens
BoxSmartly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoxAeye at none against BoxSmartly's 1. BoxAeye also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. BoxSmartly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BoxAeye asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BoxAeye versus BoxSmartly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxAeyeBoxSmartly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKesem Solutions Pty LtdMuhammad Ali Shahid

In-app purchases

None

BoxAeye

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BoxSmartly

One-time1
  • BoxSmartly Pro$14.99

Questions

Is BoxAeye free?
BoxAeye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxSmartly free?
BoxSmartly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoxAeye or BoxSmartly have ads?
Neither BoxAeye nor BoxSmartly shows ads.

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