Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
A good packing app helps you label boxes, remember what is inside each one, and pack methodically room by room. These are the best tools for the packing stage of a move.
#1 Sortly: Best box-labeling and contents tracker - Free tier, paid plans for more items
#2 MoveAdvisor: Best packing timeline and inventory combo - Free
#3 MovePlan: Best for a room-by-room packing plan - Free (optional $19 printable binder)
#4 Encircle: Best fast visual inventory for packing - Free
#7 Google Sheets: Best DIY box-tracking spreadsheet - Free
For serious box tracking, Sortly is the best packing app, ideally paired with MovePlan free checklist so you also know what to pack and when. Simpler moves can get by with Google Keep or a spreadsheet.