Boxy

Boxy

Born from moving day chaos. Organize your physical items digitally using boxes and categories. Now my father organizes his tools and I organize everything with NFC magic.

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Boxy: Organization Made Simple

Boxy revolutionizes how you organize and track your physical belongings. Say goodbye to the frustration of not knowing where you put something important.

The Problem

We all have those moments - you need something specific but can’t remember which box, drawer, or storage area you put it in. Traditional organization methods fall short when you can’t physically see everything you own.

The Solution

Boxy creates a digital inventory of your physical items organized in virtual boxes and categories. With powerful search, NFC integration, and cloud sync, you’ll always know exactly where your belongings are.

Key Features

📦 Digital Boxes & Categories

  • Create unlimited virtual boxes for different storage areas
  • Organize with custom categories and subcategories
  • Visual representations make finding items intuitive

🔍 Powerful Search

  • Find items instantly with smart search
  • Filter by category, box, or custom tags
  • Never lose track of anything again

📱 NFC Integration

  • Tag physical boxes with NFC stickers
  • Tap to instantly view box contents
  • Quick add items to specific boxes

☁️ CloudKit Sync

  • Seamless sync across all your Apple devices
  • Share boxes with family members
  • Automatic backup and restore

🏷️ Smart Categorization

  • Pre-built categories for common items
  • Custom categories for your unique needs
  • Color-coded organization system

Technical Implementation

Built entirely with modern iOS technologies:

  • SwiftUI for declarative user interface
  • The Composable Architecture (TCA) for predictable state management
  • CoreData with CloudKit for robust data persistence and sync
  • NFC for physical-digital integration
  • SwiftUI Charts for usage analytics

User Impact

Since launching, Boxy has helped thousands of users:

  • Save hours searching for items
  • Reduce stress during moves and reorganization
  • Maintain organization systems that actually work
  • Share household inventory with family members

What Users Say

“Finally, an organization app that works with how I actually live. The NFC feature is genius!” - Sarah M.

“Moved houses twice this year and Boxy made it so much easier to keep track of everything.” - Michael R.

Development Journey

Boxy started as a personal project when I got frustrated with traditional organization methods. The app has evolved through:

  • User feedback integration
  • Performance optimizations
  • Feature additions based on real usage patterns
  • Continuous refinement of the user experience

Future Plans

  • iPad app with enhanced multi-device features
  • Barcode scanning for quick item entry
  • Integration with smart home systems
  • Advanced sharing and collaboration features

Available on the App Store for iPhone and coming soon to iPad.

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