Crated vs BoxSmartly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crated
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BoxTrack turns the chaos of moving into a calm, organized process. Assign QR labels to every box, photograph the contents, and find anything in seconds — no more mystery boxes on moving day. LABEL & TRACK EVERY BOX • Auto-numbered QR code labels — print and stick on any box • Scan a QR code to instantly jump to a box's full contents list • Organize boxes by room and move • Track packing status from open → packed → unpacked PHOTO DOCUMENTATION • Photograph box contents before you seal it • Multiple photos per box (Pro) so nothing is ever a mystery • Full-screen photo viewer with swipe navigation SEARCH INSTANTLY • Search across all boxes, rooms, and items in seconds • Find any item by name — no scrolling through lists TRACK UNPACKING PROGRESS • Packing and unpacking progress bars for every room • Item-level checklists so you know exactly what's been unpacked HOUSEHOLD SYNC (PRO) • Sync all boxes, items, and photos across every device in your home • Everyone on your move sees live updates in real time • Invite family with a single link — no complicated setup FREE & PRO TIERS • Free: track up to 10 boxes per move — perfect for small moves • Pro: unlimited boxes, household sync, PDF/CSV export • Upgrade any time from inside the app NO FORCED SIGN-UP Start organizing the moment you install. No account, no email, no credit card required. Create an account only if you want to sync across devices. Perfect for individuals, couples, and families moving to a new home. The only modern, affordable, cross-platform box tracker. Terms of Use: https://area43labs-privacy.pages.dev/moving-box-tracker/terms Privacy Policy: https://area43labs-privacy.pages.dev/moving-box-tracker
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.
- 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
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Which box has the coffee maker? Where did you put the passport? With BoxSmartly you scan a label or ask your home, and see exactly where it is. BoxSmartly is a QR-first organizer for the move and the home you keep. Pack with boxes and totes, label them your way, then map every room, shelf and bin so you always know where things are. FOR YOUR MOVE Free for up to 10 boxes, 10 items per box, and a 15-task checklist, with an optional Pro upgrade below. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a box or tote and list what's in it. 2. Label it with a printed QR, your own sticker, or a code you write by hand. 3. Scan a box to see its contents, or search everything to find one thing. FIND ANYTHING, FAST • Search every box by item, name, room, or tag • Find a box straight from Spotlight search • Filter by room or status so you always know what's where LABEL YOUR WAY • Detailed QR labels with box number, room, and tags (Avery 5163) • Blank QR sheets you claim as you pack (Avery 5160) • Your own third-party QR or barcode stickers • Or skip printing and scanning: write a short code on the box, type it back in to find it STAY ORGANIZED WHILE MOVING • A source room and a destination room for every box • Track status from Packing to Delivered, then a guided Unpacking Flow room by room • A moving checklist with due dates, plus Keep With Me for what rides with you • Packing progress in a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget • Add items by voice with on-device dictation PRO One-time purchase. Yours for life. Pro adds: • Unlimited boxes, items, and tasks, and backup to your own iCloud • Moving Day Manifest with a suggested load order, and a Utility Setup Tracker with day-of reminders • Packing Coach answers, AI-written on supported devices, plus a built-in library • Snap a photo of an open box for item suggestions, and get a quick packing tip while typing • A suggested unpacking order per room and a Tonight's Essentials pick, with per-box tips on supported devices • On supported devices: an AI summary of each box, and add items by speaking a full sentence • Box photos and the Box Gallery, and CSV export of your inventory FOR YOUR HOME Done moving? Set up Home and every box you packed becomes part of the home you keep. Not moving at all? Start with your rooms, shelves and bins. SET UP HOME — free for up to 15 things • Rooms and places inside places: room, cabinet, shelf, bin, as deep as you need • Ask your home: "where is the passport?" returns the room, shelf and bin • A photo, a category and notes on every item • One repeating job with a reminder, like changing the air filter • Recall Check for the US, UK, EU and Canada: check an item against official recall lists, one at a time, on your device • Inventory reports in PDF or CSV • 30 days to undo a deletion BOXSMARTLY HOME SUBSCRIPTION Monthly or yearly, and it adds: • Unlimited items • What you paid, condition, warranty, serial numbers, receipts, manuals, and what you've lent out • More repeating jobs, and reminders before a warranty ends or a loan is due • Recall Check for everything you own, with alerts • Smart cataloguing from a photo, and backup to your own iCloud Charged to your Apple Account. Renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. The price is shown in the app before you subscribe. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No account required • Core capture, scanning, and search work offline • Your inventory stays on your device, and is backed up to your own iCloud with Pro or Home • Recall Check matches on your device; the list of what you own is never sent anywhere • Smart suggestions run on your device or with Apple's Private Cloud Compute, never stored. Your photos are never uploaded for smart suggestions. • No ads Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crated at none against BoxSmartly's 3. Crated also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. BoxSmartly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Crated asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Crated | BoxSmartly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Area 43 Labs | Muhammad Ali Shahid |
In-app purchases
Crated
No in-app purchases
BoxSmartly
- BoxSmartly Home Monthly$7.991 Month
- BoxSmartly Home Yearly7 Days trial$56.991 Year
- BoxSmartly Pro$29.99









