Box: The power of Content + AI
What is Box?
Box is a productivity app for managing and sharing files stored in Box. It supports capturing content through document scanning with OCR, photos, and audio or video recording, along with Box Notes, annotation, and offline file access. The listing also describes Box AI features for asking questions and summarizing documents.
Pricing. Box: The power of Content + AI is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Scanning paper documents into searchable PDFs
- Sharing files with teammates or external collaborators
- Working on files offline and co-editing Box Notes
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
Box scores 96 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 94, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Take your content anywhere with Box, the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Seamlessly capture, scan, access, create, edit, annotate, and share your most important content - all secured with enterprise-grade protection. With Box, you can: • Use Box AI: ask questions, summarize documents, and automate workflows • Manage files: upload, view, and search hundreds of file types with offline access • Capture content: scan documents with OCR, take photos/videos, and record audio • Collaborate: share files, co-edit Box Notes, annotate documents, and transcribe handwriting • Secure data: protect files with enterprise encryption and compliance controls - ** Featured by Apple in Best New Apps and Best New Business Apps ** “Box is an excellent choice for viewing, editing and sharing your files securely in the cloud.” ‐ CNET Use Box AI on mobile: • Access powerful AI tools directly within the app to ask questions, summarize documents, and extract insights instantly • Switch between AI agents, clear chat history, and give feedback on AI responses to optimize your experience • View source citations to verify answers and use formatting options for clearer, structured responses • Access Bo
Compare in Document Management
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | A |
| Score | 96 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 89 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 191K | 7.9M | 1.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.3 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 7d ago | 6d ago | 25d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
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Where else it ranks
Questions about Box
Is the app free to install?
The description says Box AI on mobile requires Business, Business Plus, or Enterprise plans.
Can I use Box without an internet connection?
Yes. You can work offline with seamless access to files and folders.
Can the app scan documents?
Yes. You can scan documents with OCR to convert files into searchable PDFs.
Is Box free?
Box is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Box good for?
Box is built for scanning paper documents into searchable PDFs, sharing files with teammates or external collaborators, working on files offline and co-editing box notes. It sits in the document management list on AppTierList.
Is Box worth it?
Box is S tier, ranked #2 of 28 document management apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 190,576 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Box compare to Google Drive?
Box is S tier at 96; Google Drive is S tier at 98. Google Drive ranks higher. Box is free to download, with in-app purchases, Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Box updated?
Box was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Document Management
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 96 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 28
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 190,576
- Recent reviews
- 2.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (7 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Scanning paper documents into searchable PDFs, Sharing files with teammates or external collaborators, Working on files offline and co-editing Box Notes
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 353 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 20
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed