Moving day has enough going on without losing your checklist, forgetting which box has the coffee maker, or realizing you have no idea where the nearest hardware store is at your new place. The good news is your phone can handle most of that. Here are the best apps our Vancouver movers recommend for staying organized before, during, and after your move.
Sortly — For Tracking Everything You Own
Sortly is one of the most useful moving apps available and the one we recommend most. It lets you create a full visual inventory of your belongings — take photos of items, assign them to boxes, label boxes by room, and generate QR code labels you can stick directly onto your boxes. When you are unpacking at the new place and cannot remember which box has the TV remote, you search the app and it tells you exactly which box to open.
Sortly is free for basic use and available on both iPhone and Android. If you are moving a full home, the paid version is worth it for the unlimited items and collaboration features — you can share the inventory with your movers, your partner, or your insurance company if you ever need to make a claim.
MagicPlan — For Planning Your New Space
One of the most frustrating things about moving into a new home is not knowing whether your furniture will fit or where everything should go. MagicPlan solves that. It uses your phone camera to generate an accurate floor plan of any room — you just scan the room and the app measures and maps it automatically. You can then drag and drop virtual furniture into the plan to figure out your layout before moving day.
This means your movers know exactly where every piece of furniture goes when it comes off the truck — no second-guessing, no moving the couch three times, no scratched floors. It is free for basic floor plans and available on both iPhone and Android.
Todoist — For Your Moving Checklist
Moving involves hundreds of small tasks and it is genuinely hard to keep track of all of them in your head. Todoist is a clean, simple task management app that lets you create lists, set deadlines, assign tasks to other people, and check things off as you go. Create a moving project and break it down by category — packing, utilities, address changes, building bookings, school transfers, pet records — and work through it systematically in the weeks leading up to moving day.
It syncs across all your devices so your partner can update the list from their phone while you are at the new place doing the walk-through. Free version is more than enough for a move. Available on iPhone and Android.
Bonus: Facebook Marketplace
Not technically a moving app but one of the most useful tools in your pre-move toolkit. In the weeks before your move, Facebook Marketplace is the fastest way to sell furniture, appliances, and anything else you are not bringing with you. Post a photo, set a price, and arrange a pickup — most items sell within a day or two in Vancouver. Lighter load, extra cash, less to move. Win all around.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there free apps for moving? Yes — Sortly, MagicPlan, and Todoist all have free versions that are more than sufficient for most moves. You only need to upgrade if you have a very large home or want advanced features like unlimited items or team collaboration.
What is the best app for tracking moving boxes? Sortly is the best option for tracking boxes. You can photograph contents, assign items to labeled boxes, and search by item name to find exactly which box something is in.
Do I need a moving app if I hire professional movers? A moving app is still useful even when you hire movers. It helps you stay organized in the weeks before the move, keeps track of your inventory for insurance purposes, and helps your movers know where everything goes at the new place.
What apps help with setting up a new home after a move? MagicPlan for room layouts and furniture planning, BC Hydro and FortisBC apps for setting up utilities, and Canada Post’s mail forwarding service online to make sure nothing gets sent to your old address.
Still have questions about your upcoming move? Our Vancouver movers are here to help — call us at 604-720-0931 or request a free quote online. Brothers Moving has been proudly helping families relocate across BC since 2008.
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