Comparison

HomeKeep vs Nook

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

Head to head
About

HomeKeep

Features
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HomeKeep is a home inventory and storage management app for keeping track of what you own and where it is stored. Create spaces such as rooms, shelves, drawers and boxes, then add items with photos, notes, tags, quantities and expiry dates. With QR codes and NFC tags, you can label a box or item and open the related record instantly by scanning or tapping. Key features: Organize rooms, shelves, boxes and items in a clear hierarchy Record item photos, names, categories, quantities, notes and expiry dates Review expiring and expired items Bind QR codes or NFC tags to spaces and items Use AI image recognition, voice input and text analysis to speed up entry Visualize your storage structure with Space Map Export spaces and items as CSV Supports English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese Useful for: Pantry, medicine box, tools, documents and household supplies Knowing what is inside a box without opening it Moving, decluttering and long-term storage organization Tracking items with expiry dates Some AI, export and advanced label features require VIP membership. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mao-tao.com/homekeep/policy/en/user_agreement.html

About

Nook

Easily track where you store your belongings. Record items with names, locations, and optional photos. Search for items by name, alias, or text recognized in images, and get directions to their exact spot. Create checklists and set reminders for important dates.

Highlights
  • Item tracking with name, room, and box details
  • Photo capture or library import
  • Search by name, alias, location, or image text
  • Checklist creation with mixed entries
  • Expiry and away reminders
  • iCloud sync
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
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A spare key, a charging cable, the box of travel essentials. Nook helps you remember where you put things and what you need to bring. Your home, at a glance Swipe through your spaces on the home screen. Arrange rooms, cabinets, drawers, and boxes in a hierarchy that reflects your home. Switch to the list to see how they fit together. Put things in order Sort the spaces list and the items inside a container by name, A–Z or Z–A, or newest first. Your custom order is still there whenever you want it. Start with a name Enter an item's name and choose where it belongs. A photo is optional, and you can add notes when you need them. Things to do. Things to bring. Build a checklist for work, a weekend away, or everyday errands. Mix text entries with items you've already recorded. Check off your progress; taking an item out is a separate action. Know where to look Search by name to see the location you recorded, then open that container in Nook. Mark an item as taken out when you use it, and mark it as home when you put it back. Nook keeps the locations and status you enter; it does not automatically track physical objects. Start free. Unlock once. Record up to 30 inventory items for free, with unlimited text-only checklist entries. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited inventory items. No subscription. Existing records remain available to view and manage.

Screenshots

HomeKeep3 screens
Nook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nook at weekly against HomeKeep's every 4 weeks. HomeKeep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. HomeKeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeKeep ships an update every 4 weeks, Nook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HomeKeep versus Nook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeKeepNook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晨飞 赵Beijing Yima Dangxian Technology And Culture Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HomeKeep

Subscriptions2
  • VIP Monthly$1.991 Month
  • VIP Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$14.99
1 purchases

Nook

One-time1
  • Nook Full Version — Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is HomeKeep free?
HomeKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nook free?
Nook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HomeKeep or Nook have ads?
Neither HomeKeep nor Nook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeKeep or Nook?
HomeKeep ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nook weekly. Most recently, HomeKeep was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nook on October 31, 2026.

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