Comparison

Y vs Index

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

Head to head
About

Y

Features
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Y-NO is the smart home inventory app that helps you remember what you own and exactly where you stored it. Have you ever searched through drawers, closets, cabinets, boxes, or the garage looking for something you know you own? Maybe it was a spare charger, an important document, a tool, a replacement part, a warranty, or an item you placed somewhere β€œsafe” and then forgot. Y-NO gives you a simple way to catalog your belongings, organize them by location, and find them again whenever you need them. KNOW WHAT YOU OWN Build a clear, searchable inventory of the belongings throughout your home. Add items as you organize, move, purchase something new, or discover things you forgot you had. Use photos to create a visual record that makes your belongings easier to recognize. Y-NO’s intelligent photo-based workflow helps make cataloging your possessions faster and more natural. KNOW WHERE EVERYTHING IS Record where each item belongs, whether it is stored in a bedroom, kitchen, office, closet, cabinet, garage, attic, storage unit, toolbox, or moving box. Instead of trying to remember where you placed something months ago, search Y-NO and quickly locate it. MADE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Y-NO can help you organize and locate: β€’ Electronics, cables, chargers, and accessories β€’ Tools, hardware, spare parts, and repair supplies β€’ Important documents, receipts, manuals, and warranties β€’ Kitchen equipment and household supplies β€’ Clothing, seasonal decorations, and stored belongings β€’ Photography, video, lighting, and production equipment β€’ Collectibles, personal possessions, and valuables β€’ Items stored in closets, garages, cabinets, boxes, or storage units ORGANIZE TOOLS AND FIX-IT SUPPLIES Home repairs and fix-it projects are easier when you can find the correct tool, part, manual, or supply. Use Y-NO to catalog the equipment and materials you already own so you can locate them when a project begins. Before buying another tool or replacement part, check your inventory to see whether you already have one and where it is stored. MOVE WITH LESS STRESS Moving often means packing hundreds of belongings into many similar-looking boxes. Use Y-NO to record what you packed and where it went. Create an organized visual inventory before, during, or after a move. When you need something, search your records instead of opening every box. DECLUTTER WITH CONFIDENCE Y-NO helps you understand what you already own. A clear inventory can reveal duplicate items, forgotten belongings, and things you no longer need. Use that information to organize your space, reduce unnecessary purchases, and make better decisions about what to keep, donate, sell, or replace. USEFUL FOR HOMEOWNERS, RENTERS, AND FAMILIES Whether you live in a house, apartment, or shared home, Y-NO provides one organized place to remember your belongings and their locations. It is useful for everyday organization, preparing for a move, managing storage, keeping track of equipment, planning home projects, or simply bringing order to a busy household. WHY CHOOSE Y-NO? β€’ Create a searchable home inventory β€’ Add photos for quick visual identification β€’ Organize belongings by room or storage location β€’ Find stored items without searching the entire house β€’ Keep track of documents, tools, electronics, and supplies β€’ Prepare for moving, organizing, or decluttering β€’ Avoid purchasing duplicates of things you already own β€’ Spend less time searching and more time getting things done YOUR HOME, EASIER TO UNDERSTAND A home can contain thousands of objects. Remembering every item and every storage location is nearly impossible. Y-NO turns that information into an organized inventory you can search whenever you need it. From the everyday objects you use constantly to the belongings you only need once a year, Y-NO helps you remember what you have and where to find it. Y-NO: Know what you own. Know where it is.

About

Index

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Index is a workspace for the creative process. Bring your references, ideas, and project work together, and put the inspiration you collect to use. Save links and images through the iOS share sheet. Keep them in your Inbox to sort later, or add them where they belong. When you’re ready to work on something, your material is ready to use. COLLECT AND RETURN Keep references in a visual library. Organize them into folders, add tags, and use search and filters to find what you need. EXPLORE ON BOARDS Bring references together, explore visual directions, and add context with sections and captions. BRING THE PROJECT TOGETHER Keep your brief, saves, boards, documents, and tasks in one place. Record ideas, plan next steps, and return to the work with its context close at hand. SHARE YOUR THINKING Share boards so clients and collaborators can view your references and leave comments. FOLLOW THROUGH Track tasks within your projects, from the first things to explore to the details that need finishing. Whether you’re developing a visual identity, planning a shoot, or working on a personal idea, Index gives the different parts of your process a shared home. Saving is just the beginning. Support: support@in-dex.co Privacy Policy: https://www.in-dex.co/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.in-dex.co/terms EULA Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Y4 screens
Index4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Y at every 9 days against Index's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Y sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Index sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Y ships an update every 9 days, Index monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Y versus Index: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYIndex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElonyx Technologies LLCHidden Link Studios

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Y

Subscriptions10
  • Starter Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Extra Household Member$5.001 Month
  • Home Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Extra Storage$10.001 Month
  • Y‑NO Pro$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Starter Yearly$49.001 Year
  • Home Yearly$99.001 Year
  • Y-NO Pro Yearly$199.001 Year
  • Pro Yearly$199.001 Year
2 purchases

Index

Subscriptions2
  • Index Pro$11.991 Month
  • Index Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Y free?
Y is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Index free?
Index is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Y or Index have ads?
Neither Y nor Index shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Y or Index?
Y ships an update every 9 days, and Index monthly. Most recently, Y was updated on November 9, 2026 and Index on November 5, 2026.

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