# Box-o-matic

> Automatic Box Maker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1291032873](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1291032873)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1291032873`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Derek Graham
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-15
- **First published:** 2017-10-02
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/box-o-matic/id1291032873)
- **Website:** [http://getboxomatic.com](http://getboxomatic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://termsfeed.com/privacy-policy/f18055cd70cc68dd86704d05f17a23ef](https://termsfeed.com/privacy-policy/f18055cd70cc68dd86704d05f17a23ef)

## Description

Create custom laser-cut boxes quickly and easily! 

1. Define project size and features
2. Preview the project layout
3. Export as SVG or PDF

Details
• Get started with a template or modify an existing project
• Specify the dimensions, material thickness and joint style
• Add a separate lid and customize its appearance, fit and size.
• Switch to the project layout tab to get a preview of the layout file that that will be generated.
• Export the project for further processing or cutting.

Boxes can be fully enclosed with 6 sides, or have one or more sides removed for open boxes, frames or other combinations. Lids can be flat or fit over with adjustable depth and fit. Grid Dividers can be added to boxes, with or without frames around the edges. Joints can be plain or smooth, or box joints that are automatic or specified by count. Material thickness and kerf can be configured for a precise fit.

## Rankings

- #198,382 — Overall

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Box-o-matic for its intuitive, easy-to-use interface and very accurate box designs that fit well with Glowforge/laser/CNC workflows. The app is also regarded as responsive, with quick developer support, and good value for money. The recurring drawbacks are a bug-prone in-app purchase/restore loop that can lock features behind repeated payments, and a kerf setting that sometimes does not stick, causing the value to reset. Overall, it's a strong, reliable tool with a couple of issues that the developer appears to address promptly.

### Pros

- Intuitive, easy-to-understand layout
- Very accurate box designs that fit perfectly
- Responsive, quick support from the developer
- Works well with Glowforge/laser/CNC workflows
- Good value for money / affordable price

### Cons

- In-app purchase restore loop that locks features behind repeated purchases
- Kerf setting not sticking / resets during use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1291032873)