When you’re moving from one home to another, taking an inventory of the things that are in your home that you’re packing can be beneficial. If you have a list in front of you, then you can easily determine where items are at in the boxes that have been packed and take those boxes to the appropriate rooms in the home.

There are a few apps that are helpful for making inventory lists if you don’t want to write everything down.

1. Home Inventory

Perhaps the simplest and most straightforward app that you can use when creating an inventory list is Home Inventory. Aside from making a list of the items that you’re packing to take with you to your new home, you can add a few details about each item and the boxes that they are in to make it easier to find what you need. You can also include the model number or the serial number of appliances, electronics, and other items that you need to keep track of as well as how much you paid for the item and when it was purchased.

2. Sortly

If you’re looking for an app that is easy to use, then this is one to consider. This is an app that is visually appealing, making it one that you might be drawn to use more than others. You can take pictures of the items you’re packing and upload them to the app. Once all of the pictures and details are uploaded, the app sorts them into different categories that you choose. There is also a feature that allows you to make notes about items that people have lent to you so that you can give them back on time and to the right people.

3. Encircle

This is an app that has more of a professional appeal to it as it’s often used by property managers and insurance agents. Even though the app has extra features for these professionals, it’s still easy to use and allows for sorting items using pictures that you upload and folders that you create. There is an online app that you can use to back up the details that you add to the app. Another feature is that you can monitor the value of the items that you store so that you can keep track of the amount of insurance coverage you have.

4. Home Inventory Organizer

A simple app to use when creating an inventory, all you have to do is upload pictures and other documents relating to the items that you pack. This is an app that has more customizable options that make it easy to sort items by each room. You can add details about the rooms and the things that should be in each one as you pack each box when you move. A feature of the app is that you can upload receipts in case you need to take something back to a store for a return or exchange.