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Moving box label and inventory apps for renters in 2026

Compare moving box label and inventory apps for renters changing apartments, with features, costs, and questions to help choose.

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CleverDings is published by the makers of Benefit Buddy, Postal Buddy and Packing Buddy, which are compared here alongside other apps.

For renters shifting apartments, Packing Buddy provides AI item lists, QR code labels, and searchable boxes. [1] [1] [1] Sortly, Scanlily, Avery Design & Print, Encircle, and NestEgg provide other types of inventory or labeling help with details that vary by option. [2] [3] [4] [5]

OptionMain type of helpCost information
Packing BuddyAI item lists, QR code labels, and searchable boxes. [1] [1] [1]Free: 3 test boxes per device without an account; with a free account, 10 boxes, 25 AI reads and up to 4 photos a box. [1] Plus costs $12.99 a month or $59 a year for 100 boxes; Pro costs $19.99 a month or $99 a year, with unlimited boxes and Bluetooth printers. [1]
SortlyInventory management software for small businesses, including supplies, materials, tools, and equipment. [6]Cost not published on the public page. [6]
ScanlilyInventory tracking with plans that include home use, equipment booking, and multiple locations. [2] [2] [2]Pro costs $9 USD per month; Ultra costs $35 USD per month; Premium costs $75 USD per month. [2] [2] [2]
Avery Design & PrintTemplates and labels that customers can print themselves. [3] [3]No minimum orders; free shipping when the cart hits $75. [3] [3]

What renters moving between apartments need from moving box label and inventory apps

Renters changing apartments need to know what is packed, where each box belongs, and what to open first after the move. A moving box label and inventory app can help turn a pile of boxes into a list that is easier to search. The right choice depends on whether the main need is making labels, recording items, sharing details with helpers, or keeping a broader inventory. Renters may also need to consider how much time they want to spend entering information and whether everyone helping with the move needs access. Before choosing a tool, define the main moving problem first. A label maker, a home inventory tool, and a broader inventory system may solve different parts of the move.

Packing Buddy for renters moving between apartments

Packing Buddy is made by the team that publishes this site. You take photos of what goes into a moving box, and AI lists the items and picks the room. [1] Each box gets a code like K-03, printed on its label. [1] Labels print from a home printer on store-bought Avery 5163 or compatible sheets, or on plain paper you cut out and tape on. [1] Scanning a box's QR code with any phone camera opens that box in the browser, no app needed. [1] You can search your boxes to find which box an item is in. [1] Share links let a partner, friends or movers join by typing their name, with no account needed; the movers link comes with your plan. [1] You can print blank QR labels in advance and start a box later by scanning one. [1] Free: 3 test boxes per device without an account; with a free account, 10 boxes, 25 AI reads and up to 4 photos a box. [1] Plus costs $12.99 a month or $59 a year for 100 boxes; Pro costs $19.99 a month or $99 a year, with unlimited boxes and Bluetooth printers. [1] If you cancel, you keep your boxes and can still open, edit, reprint and search them, but you cannot add new ones. [1] It runs on phones and in a web browser; Bluetooth printing works only in the phone app, not on the web. [1] The web app is live, and on a computer you can choose photos you already took with nothing to install. [1] Packing Buddy's code is kept private. [1]

Sortly for renters moving between apartments

Sortly lets users upload an existing inventory list. [6] The app lets users organize inventory folders by location, type, and more. [6] Critical item details can be added with custom fields. [6] An in-app barcode and QR code scanner is provided. [6] High-resolution photos can be uploaded to visually track each item. [6]

Scanlily for renters moving between apartments

Scanlily's Pro plan costs $9 USD per month. [2] The Ultra plan costs $35 USD per month and supports 2,000 items. [2] [2] Scanlily's Ultra plan has a 14-day free trial. [2] Users can download all their data, images, and attachments anytime without subscription lock-in. [2]

Avery Design & Print for renters moving between apartments

Avery provides free templates and designs. [3] Avery offers blank labels for customers to print themselves. [3]

Encircle for renters moving between apartments

Encircle's field app works offline, and captured data syncs once the device is back in range. [4] Encircle says its pricing is not seat-based. [4]

NestEgg for renters moving between apartments

NestEgg's free day-to-day tracking with AI chat uses the advanced model up to a daily limit, then switches to the basic model. [5] NestEgg's Pro plan costs $15 a month or $150 a year after a 14-day free trial. [5]

Frequently asked questions

Can Packing Buddy generate an inventory list from moving box photos?

Packing Buddy lets a person take photos of what goes into a moving box, and AI lists the items and picks the room. [1] This can help renters record box contents while packing instead of writing every item by hand.

How do QR labels help with moving boxes?

Packing Buddy gives each box a code like K-03 that is printed on its label. [1] Scanning a box's QR code with any phone camera opens that box in the browser, no app needed. [1]

Can Sortly help organize household inventory during a move?

Sortly lets users upload an existing inventory list. [6] It also supports organizing inventory folders by location and type. [6] Renters should compare those features with the exact tasks they need during a move.

What should renters check about label printing options?

Packing Buddy labels can print from a home printer on store-bought Avery 5163 or compatible sheets, or on plain paper that is cut out and taped on. [1] Avery provides free templates and blank labels that customers can print themselves. [3] [3]

Does Scanlily offer a trial for its plans?

Scanlily's Ultra plan has a 14-day free trial. [2] Renters should check which plan includes the features they need before choosing an inventory tool.

Free: 3 test boxes per device without an account; with a free account, 10 boxes, 25 AI reads and up to 4 photos a box. [1]

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Sources

  1. Packing Buddy's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  2. Scanlily, scanlily.com, read 2026-10-07
  3. Avery Design & Print, avery.com, read 2026-10-07
  4. Encircle, encircleapp.com, read 2026-10-09
  5. NestEgg, getnestegg.com, read 2026-10-09
  6. Sortly, sortly.com, read 2026-10-07

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