Intellist vs ClutterBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intellist
Effortlessly manage all your lists and inventories with this app. Turn handwritten notes into digital checklists, track item values, and automate restocking. Share lists and sync data seamlessly, even offline.
- Photo to checklist conversion
- Handwritten list digitization
- Item value tracking
- Automated restocking alerts
- NFC tag integration for quick access
- Collaborative list sharing
- Offline functionality with cloud backup
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One app for every list, checklist, and inventory in your life. Snap a photo of any written list and turn it into a checklist instantly. Track what you have, share with anyone, and never lose track of anything again. Here's what we mean: — Did you just pack all your holiday decorations into 9 boxes labeled "decorations," then pull down all 9 from the attic because you can't remember which one had that wreath? — Did you just buy everything for homemade cookies only to get home and realize your partner ate the last egg yesterday and never put it on the list? — Did you just move and can't find your laptop charger because you wrote "office" on 5 different boxes? — Were you impacted by a natural disaster and now you're trying to file a claim for damaged home contents, but you can only remember a fraction of what was in each room — let alone what it was all worth? If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone — and until now, there hasn't been a good solution. I set out to create an app that lets anyone build an organization system that actually works for them. Intellist is simple enough to pick up in seconds, but powerful enough to handle real complexity. Snap to List Take a photo of any handwritten list and Intellist turns it into a list automatically. No retyping, no starting over — just snap and go. Lists & Checklists Create lists and checklists in seconds. Add quick items or detailed descriptions with dollar values that roll up to a total — perfect for tracking the value of your home contents. Reuse any checklist instantly with a built-in "Uncheck All" button so you never have to start from scratch. Automations Set up rules that watch your inventory and automatically add items to a shopping list when they run low. Restock smarter without thinking about it. NFC Tags Scan any standard NFC tag to instantly pull up a list — no Shortcuts app or workarounds needed. Create NFC Actions that increase or decrease item counts with a single tap. Used the last egg? Scan the tag on the fridge and it's already on your grocery list. Groups Share lists, automations, and NFC tags with anyone by creating a Group. Set it up once and everyone stays in sync — no duplicate effort, no miscommunication. Create as many Groups as you need for family, roommates, or anyone else. Offline & Backed Up Works without an internet connection — make changes offline and everything syncs when you're back online. Logged-in users get automatic cloud backup so your data is secure if you switch devices or anything happens to your phone. Download Intellist free today and finally get organized your way.
ClutterBuddy
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.
- 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
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ClutterBuddy is the easiest way to catalog what's in your boxes, bins, and storage spaces — so you never have to dig through them again. Organize with a simple hierarchy Create Locations (garage, attic, storage unit, spare room), add Boxes within them, and log every Item inside. Group boxes into Zones within a location for even more detail. Snap photos of everything Take a photo of each box and item right from the app. Browse all photos in a location at a glance with the Photo Gallery view. Find anything instantly Search across all your locations, boxes, and items at once — by name, description, or tags. Results show exactly which box an item is in and where that box lives. Scan to locate Link QR codes or NFC tags to any box. Generate printable QR codes right in the app, or scan existing ones. Walk up to a box, scan it, and see everything inside. Back up and sync Sign in with Google to sync your inventory to Google Drive — including photos. Access your data across devices. Prefer to stay offline? Export a local backup to your Downloads folder anytime, or let automatic backups run in the background. Restore with confidence Import a backup and choose to replace your current data or combine it with what you already have. ClutterBuddy previews the backup contents before you commit. Designed for daily use Sort by name, date created, or last accessed Tags and color coding on boxes and items Move boxes between locations or items between boxes with a tap Guided walkthrough to get you started 100% free, 100% offline All your data stays on your device by default. Cloud sync is completely optional. No account required to use the app. Whether you're managing a storage unit, packing for a move, organizing your garage, or just keeping track of holiday decorations — ClutterBuddy helps you stop searching and start finding.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClutterBuddy at none against Intellist's 4. ClutterBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Intellist's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Intellist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ClutterBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Intellist against 5.0 for ClutterBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Intellist ships an update every 3 weeks, ClutterBuddy every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Intellist | ClutterBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARTechnology | Spray Coding LLC |
Customer experience
Intellist
ClutterBuddy
In-app purchases
Intellist
- Intellist Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Intellist Pro Family Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Intellist Pro Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
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- Intellist Pro Family Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year
ClutterBuddy
No in-app purchases
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