# Nest Egg vs Boxflow

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nest Egg at free with in-app purchases against Boxflow's subscription. Nest Egg also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). Boxflow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 20%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nest Egg sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Boxflow sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Nest Egg against 4.3 for Boxflow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxflow has 651 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Nest Egg's written reviews are positive against 54% of Boxflow's.

Nest Egg ships an update every 6 weeks, Boxflow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest Egg | Boxflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-egg-inventory-in-cloud/id977831925/reviews) | [4.3 (651 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxflow-inventory-management/id1209159428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **651** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nest Egg Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/431188996) | [Versus Dynamics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642242518) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest Egg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-egg-inventory-in-cloud/id977831925)

Manage business inventory on the go with this intelligent tracking solution. Scan items, monitor stock levels, and collaborate with your team. Offers quick setup, easy integration, and customizable stock management features.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for quick item entry, Real-time stock level tracking, Team collaboration features, Customizable stock management, Price checking and merchant links, Label printing (QR and barcode), Cloud sync and data backup

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription, Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Enhanced Subscription, Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Starter Subscription, Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription, Mo. | $15.99 | per month |
| Basic Subscription, Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Standard Subscription, Yearly | $42.99 | per year |
| Enhanced Subscription, Yearly | $85.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription,Yrly | $169.99 | per year |


### Boxflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxflow-inventory-management/id1209159428)

Organize and manage your belongings with a comprehensive inventory tracker. Easily categorize items, track quantities across multiple locations, and customize details to suit your needs. Collaborate with others and maintain a clear overview of your stock.

**Highlights:** Organize items with locations and sublocations, Track quantities across multiple storage areas, Categorize items into collections and subgroups, Tag items for easy filtering and status tracking, Customize item structure with templates and custom fields, Collaborate on shared inventories with real-time updates, View stock levels and receive low stock alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pay as you go | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Inventory List Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Personal - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Single-user Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 💡 Customizable templates and fields
- 🤝 Helpful customer support
- 🔍 Barcode scanning functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔀 Difficulty with data migration and syncing
- 🗂️ Lack of nested hierarchy for inventory

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting in-app purchases
- Inventory data loss after updates
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to export inventory data
- Detailed sales and transaction history
- Automated low stock notifications
- Multi-user collaboration and permissions
- Integration with accounting/ERP systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest Egg free?

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

### Is Boxflow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nest Egg or Boxflow?

Nest Egg and Boxflow are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 48 and 651 ratings respectively.

### Do Nest Egg or Boxflow have ads?

Nest Egg shows ads; Boxflow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nest Egg or Boxflow?

Nest Egg ships an update every 6 weeks, and Boxflow every 3 days. Most recently, Nest Egg was updated on September 16, 2026 and Boxflow on September 23, 2026.

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