Compare Home Inventory Apps
Some apps help you list what you own. Stuffolio helps you manage the life cycle of what you own — what's covered, what broke, what support promised, what was worth repairing, and what you'd buy again. This page is a calm, honest comparison so you can pick what fits your household.
Two Approaches: Snapshot vs Lifecycle
"Home inventory" can mean different things. Most apps do a great job with a snapshot: what you own, where it is, and how to export a report. Stuffolio is built around something slightly different: ownership changes over time, and the history becomes useful.
Snapshot inventory
Best when the goal is documentation: insurance, moves, audits, and organizing by rooms/boxes.
- "What do we own right now?"
- Photos, categories, locations
- Exports & reports
- Often optimized for labeling, folders, and simple workflows
Lifecycle ownership (Stuffolio)
Best when the goal is decisions over time: coverage changes, repairs, support claims, and remembering what was actually worth buying.
- Acquire → Own → Move On
- Warranty phases (what's covered now, not just expiration)
- Support/claim context (case numbers, RMAs, outcomes)
- Product memory: "Would I buy this again?"
Identify the item, find manuals and DIY help/parts, and make a smarter purchase decision.
Warranties, coverage phases, maintenance, repairs, recall alerts, and support/claim history.
Decide repair vs replace, track donations for tax deductions, record "would buy again," and pass along with context.
Feature Comparison
Every app in this list handles the basics: photos, categories, notes, and export. The rows highlighted below show where they differ — features only Stuffolio offers are marked with a subtle highlight.
"Not documented" means we couldn't verify it from public sources.
| Feature | Stuffolio | Under My Roof | Itemtopia | Sortly | Home Contents | Nest Egg | Everspruce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision | iPhone, iPad, Web | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Vision |
| Quick Item Entry | ✓ Photo, voice, receipt scan, import | ✓ Voice entry mode | ✓ Voice, receipt forward | ✓ Batch import | ✓ Quick camera mode | ✓ Barcode auto-fill | ✓ Batch mode |
| AI Item Identification | ✓ Stuff Scout (photos) | ◐ Apple Intelligence | ✓ Item Intelligence | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI Product Research | ✓ Manuals, parts, values | ✗ | ◐ Value estimation | ✗ | ✗ | ◐ Online price check | ✗ |
| Warranty Tracking | ✓ With coverage phases | ✓ Standard + renewable | ✓ Expiry reminders | ◐ Date-based alerts | ◐ Basic info storage | ◐ Expiry alerts | ◐ Date field (Plus only) |
| Coverage Phases (Full → Parts Only) | ✓ | Not documented | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Component-Based Warranties | ✓ Per-part coverage | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Apple Wallet Warranty Cards | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Product Recall Alerts (CPSC) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| RMA/Claim Tracking | ✓ Full workflow | ✓ Claims management | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Support Call Logging | ✓ Rep names, case numbers | Not documented | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Maintenance Reminders | ✓ Category-based | ✓ With notifications | ◐ AI-assisted | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Product Ratings | ✓ 1–5 stars + "Buy Again" | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Value Tracking Over Time | ✓ Snapshots + depreciation | ◐ Multiple valuations | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Purchase values | ✗ | ◐ Current value (Plus) |
| Price Watch (Replacement Cost) | ✓ History, alerts, charts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Insurance Documentation | ✓ Profile + claim prep | ✓ Coverage analysis | ◐ Export | ✓ Reports | ✓ PDF reports | ◐ CSV/HTML export | ✓ Export |
| Donation Tracking (Tax Deductions) | ✓ FMV + tax records | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Estate/Legacy Planning | ✓ Legacy Wishes | ◐ Heir assignment | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Loan Tracking (Lend/Borrow) | ✓ With reminders | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Lending tracker | ✗ |
| iCloud Sync | ✓ Your iCloud | ✓ Your iCloud | ◐ Cloud sync | ◐ Sortly cloud | ◐ iCloud or WiFi | ◐ iCloud/Dropbox | ◐ Cloud backup |
| Family Sharing (Apple) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ◐ Per-user pricing | ◐ Per-user pricing | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Up to 3 users free |
| Household Sharing (Real-time) | ✓ Real-time sync + permissions | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | ✗ | ✗ | Not documented |
| Barcode Scanning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 7+ formats | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ UPC auto-lookup | ✓ QR codes |
| Languages | English | English | English | English | English | 32 languages | English |
| Siri & System Integration | ✓ 25+ commands, Spotlight, Widgets, Visual Intelligence | ◐ Siri Shortcuts | ◐ Siri, Widgets | ✗ | ◐ Basic Siri | ✗ | ◐ Basic Siri |
| Export Formats | CSV, PDF, Excel | CSV | CSV, receipts | CSV, PDF | PDF reports | CSV, HTML | CSV, PDF |
| Pricing | $9.99 one-time + optional $2.99/mo AI | Free (10 items) or $34.99/yr | Free (20 items) or ~$50–79/yr | Free (100 items) or $24–149/mo | Free (25 items) or $5.99 one-time | Free lite or ~$5–10 IAP | Free (50 items) or subscription |
✓ = Supported ◐ = Partial/Limited ✗ = Not available Not documented = Could not verify
AI assistance when you ask — silent when you don't.
Unlike apps that analyze data continuously in the background, Stuffolio's AI runs only when you explicitly ask for help.
What "Lifecycle" Looks Like in Practice
A lifecycle approach only matters if it helps on real days: the day something breaks, the day you're on hold with support, and the day you're deciding whether to buy that brand again.
Warranty coverage phases (what's covered right now)
Many warranties change over time. Instead of only storing an expiration date, Stuffolio tracks phases (for example: full coverage early on, then parts-only later). Some products have different warranty periods per component — like EGO Power+ tools with 3 years on batteries and 5 years on equipment. The point is simple: when something fails, you can see what you're actually covered for today — both in time and by component.
One-tap access at the repair shop
Stuffolio can generate Apple Wallet warranty cards so your coverage is easier to pull up quickly. (If another home inventory app offers this, we'd be happy to add it here.)
Recall alerts for things you own
Stuffolio checks your items against the CPSC recall database. If something you own is recalled, you'll know — without having to check manually or hope you see it in the news. None of the other apps in this comparison currently offer recall monitoring.
Claims and support history you won't regret not writing down
Stuffolio keeps the context of support calls and claims — case numbers, representative names, what was promised, shipping/RMA details, and outcomes. That history is boring until the third call, when it suddenly becomes the whole point.
Price Watch: See how inflation affects what you own
That mixer you paid $350 for in 2022? It might cost $550 to replace today. Price Watch tracks current replacement costs so you're never surprised — whether for insurance claims or just understanding how rising prices have affected what you own. Get price history charts, alerts when prices change, and data from multiple sources: Stuff Scout, barcode scanning, or AI lookup.
Donation tracking with tax records
When you let something go, the record doesn't have to disappear. Stuffolio tracks donations with fair market value estimates so you have the documentation come tax time. It won't replace your accountant, but it keeps the data organized instead of scattered across receipts and sticky notes.
Product memory: "Would I buy this again?"
Most of us can remember what we own, but not how it performed five or eight years later. Stuffolio helps you build a private record of what held up, what didn't, and what you'd do differently next time.
Privacy model
Stuffolio syncs through your personal iCloud account — we don't see your inventory. For AI features, we send only what's needed for that specific query, and we don't use your data to train models.
Who Is This For?
The lifecycle approach isn't for everyone. Here's where it tends to matter most.
Homeowners with insurance
You need proof of what you own and what it would cost to replace. Stuffolio tracks replacement costs over time and generates claim-ready reports with photos and receipts.
People managing warranties
You're tired of digging through emails for case numbers and coverage details. Stuffolio keeps the full support history, tracks coverage phases, and puts warranty cards in Apple Wallet.
Families planning ahead
You want to document who gets what. Legacy Wishes lets you record intentions privately, shared only with the people you choose.
Anyone who's been burned by a bad product
You wish you'd remembered that the last one from that brand was terrible. Product ratings and the "Would I buy this again?" field build that memory over time.
Thrift shoppers and resellers
You find deals at estate sales, thrift stores, and online marketplaces. Stuff Scout identifies items from photos, Price Watch tracks what they're worth, and the full history travels with the item if you sell it later.
Declutterers
You're downsizing or simplifying. Stuffolio tracks what you donate (with fair market value for tax deductions), what you sell, and what you let go. Legacy Wishes lets you earmark specific items for specific people — so the "Move On" phase is just as intentional as the "Own" phase.
If you mostly need a quick catalog for a move or a simple list for insurance, a snapshot app may be a better fit — and that's fine. The section below has specific recommendations.
Where Others Excel
In the interest of fairness, here are areas where other apps may be a better match:
- Under My Roof has 3D room scanning, renovation tracking with before/after photos, and household supplies with low-stock alerts — features Stuffolio doesn't offer. It's an App Store Editors' Choice and the most mature consumer inventory app available.
- Itemtopia can generate AI-written sell listings with dedicated webpages — useful if you frequently buy and resell items. It also supports email receipt forwarding and 7+ barcode formats.
- Sortly is built for businesses and teams with web access, QR label printing, and permissions. Note: Sortly's pricing reflects this focus ($24–$149/month tiers) and may not fit personal use.
- Home Contents is the most affordable option at $5.99 one-time (no subscription). Straightforward, no-nonsense insurance documentation. If a simple catalog is all you need, it's hard to beat on value.
- Nest Egg supports 32 languages — far more than any competitor. It also has a lending/borrowing tracker and barcode auto-fill from a large UPC database.
- Everspruce can be a great fit if your priority is a simpler, less "system-like" experience.
- Memento Database is hard to beat for technical users who want to design their own database structure.
There isn't one "best" app. The best choice depends on what you want to accomplish. If what you want is a static catalog, you may prefer a snapshot-first app. If what you want is ownership history that helps future decisions, Stuffolio is built for that.
Want to see how the lifecycle approach works in practice? The Features page walks through warranty coverage phases, Apple Wallet cards, recall alerts, support history, donation tracking, and AI-assisted research.
Cost Comparison Calculator
See how costs compare over time. Stuffolio's one-time purchase means you pay once and keep it — the AI subscription is optional.
Stuffolio
Under My Roof
Itemtopia
Sortly
* Prices based on publicly listed rates as of March 2026. Sortly's $24/mo is their lowest annual plan; monthly plans range up to $299/mo. Stuffolio without AI costs $9.99 total, regardless of how long you use it.
Try the Lifecycle Approach
If you've ever re-bought something and thought, "I forgot this brand was a headache," you already understand what Stuffolio is trying to solve.