# SubVentory vs BoxHero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubVentory at none against BoxHero's 2. SubVentory also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 172). BoxHero's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 57%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxHero sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SubVentory asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SubVentory against 4.5 for BoxHero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubVentory has 20K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of SubVentory's written reviews are positive against 77% of BoxHero's.

SubVentory ships an update fortnightly, BoxHero weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubVentory | BoxHero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subventory/id896399541/reviews) | [4.5 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhero-inventory-management/id1325512157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZippyYum](https://appshunter.io/developer/510770552) | [BGPworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242739152) |

## What reviewers say

### SubVentory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subventory/id896399541)

Streamline restaurant inventory management with this app. It offers features for capturing week-ending inventory, managing deliveries, placing orders, and handling recalls. Built-in error prevention and voice recognition save time and reduce mistakes.

**Highlights:** Week-ending inventory capture, Delivery management, Order placement, Withdrawal and recall management, Error prevention algorithms, Voice recognition inventory input, Barcode scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 👍 Convenient ordering process
- 💡 Helpful for store operations
- 🚀 Time-saving features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent data sync
- 🐛 Cluttered interface
- 🐛 Slow app response

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory items disappearing or not updating
- Delivery orders not syncing properly
- Crashes and freezes during inventory counts
- Incorrect product information or images

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize inventory categories
- Improved product organization and grouping
- Faster app loading and processing times
- Better sync reliability between app and POS
- More intuitive user interface


### BoxHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhero-inventory-management/id1325512157)

This app simplifies inventory management by allowing users to track stock, scan barcodes, and organize items across multiple locations. It offers real-time updates, low stock alerts, and team collaboration features to help businesses streamline operations and reduce errors.

**Highlights:** Real-time inventory tracking, Barcode scanning, Custom item attributes and photos, Low stock alerts, Multi-location management, Team collaboration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Plan 1 Month | $39.99 | one-time |
| Business Plan 12 Months | $309.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubVentory free?

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

### Is BoxHero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SubVentory or BoxHero?

SubVentory and BoxHero are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20K and 172 ratings respectively.

### Do SubVentory or BoxHero have ads?

Neither SubVentory nor BoxHero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SubVentory or BoxHero?

SubVentory ships an update fortnightly, and BoxHero weekly. Most recently, SubVentory was updated on September 25, 2026 and BoxHero on September 25, 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.*