# SmartBox vs ClutterBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClutterBuddy at none against SmartBox's 8. ClutterBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). SmartBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartBox sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per 7 days. ClutterBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SmartBox against 5.0 for ClutterBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartBox has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartBox ships an update every 9 days, ClutterBuddy every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartBox | ClutterBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbox-home-inventory/id6751839278/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutterbuddy/id6760318251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 56 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629377229) | [Spray Coding LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883240545) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbox-home-inventory/id6751839278)

Effortlessly organize and track your belongings with this app. Scan barcodes or NFC tags to label boxes, add item details with photos, and quickly find anything using fuzzy search and filters. Perfect for moving, home organization, or managing storage units.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, NFC tag identification, Create boxes with photos and descriptions, Add items with quantities and images, Color-coded tags, Fuzzy search and filtering, Export inventory as PDF or CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited weekly | $0.59 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Limited Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


### ClutterBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutterbuddy/id6760318251)

Easily catalog items in boxes, bins, and storage spaces with photos and search. Organize by location, box, and item, then quickly find anything using tags or QR code scanning. Sync data optionally or use offline.

**Highlights:** Catalog items in boxes and bins, Organize by location, box, and item hierarchy, Snap photos of boxes and items, Search by name, description, or tags, Scan QR codes to locate items, Optional cloud sync and local backups, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartBox free?

SmartBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ClutterBuddy free?

ClutterBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartBox or ClutterBuddy?

SmartBox and ClutterBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SmartBox or ClutterBuddy have ads?

ClutterBuddy shows ads; SmartBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartBox or ClutterBuddy?

SmartBox ships an update every 9 days, and ClutterBuddy every 6 days. Most recently, SmartBox was updated on October 24, 2026 and ClutterBuddy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*