Comparison

Avantor Inventory Manager vs ZONITH

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Avantor Inventory Manager

Manage your laboratory supplies inventory with this mobile solution. Gain 360-degree visibility of stock levels, from the bench to the supply chain. Streamline daily tasks like picking, re-ordering, and stock adjustments.

Highlights
  • Mobile inventory management
  • 360-degree stock visibility
  • Barcode supported picking
  • Barcode supported receiving
  • Barcode supported replenishment
  • Order management
  • Automated order flows
Features
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Inventory Manager: Your Lab Inventory Management Software Solution. Convenience – Visibility – Inventory Management on-the-go Avantor Management is the mobile version of our web-based Laboratory Supplies Inventory Management, powered by IM technology. Avantor Management powered by IM technology provides 360 degree visibility to your laboratory supplies inventory, from the scientist’s bench to all stocking points in your supply chain. The mobile version of IM technology is a warehouse and inventory management system that supports VWR products as well as third-party products from any vendor. Inventory Manager addresses daily tasks such as picking of goods, re-ordering products, as well as correcting stock levels. Visibility of inventory, over or out-of-stock for critical products, time intensive ordering and replenishment of stock are just some of the features and benefits. Avantor Management integrates into the IM technology laboratory supplies management system and is easy to deploy and maintain. IM features an activity-based notification and messaging system which informs users, managers, and administrators about pending tasks such as orders, picking requests, shipments and other updates. Benefits of Avantor Management, powered by IM: • Barcode supported picking system • Barcode supported goods receiving • Barcode supported replenishment • Supports VWR and third-party products • Order management with • Re-order point mechanism • Re-order quantities • Automated order flows The new Lab Supplies Management based on IM technology and is available on smartphone and tablet computers. * Please note, in order to operate the Avantor Lab Supplies Management app, the Avantor Laboratory Supplies Inventory Management, powered by IM technology will have to be configured. Avantor can make an assessment of your needs and offer the appropriate product, training and support requirements.

About

ZONITH

This app enables panic alarm raising and lone-worker protection, integrating with a centralized server solution for dispatching alerts. It also facilitates alarm handling and team communication with indoor/outdoor positioning.

Highlights
  • Raise panic alarms
  • Lone-worker protection
  • Alarm handling
  • Indoor/outdoor positioning
  • Team communication
  • Configurable alarm buttons
Features
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The ZONITH App is designed exclusively for use with ZONITH's centralized server solution and does not work as a standalone solution. ZONITH App serves several purposes: - Raising panic alarms - Providing Lone-Worker protection - Handling of alarms - Indoor and Outdoor positioning Key Functions: ZONITH App gives users the ability to raise a panic alarm when in distress. This can result from interaction with the main screen of the App, or by pressing a physical panic button (ZONITH Bluetooth ID Badge - the smart ID cardholder or ZONITH Compact Panic Button) communicating with the iPhone. The ZONITH server-based software solution will recognize the panic alarms and dispatch alerts instantly to the relevant parties to help you. Up to two buttons helps to improve alarm communication and to prioritize the alarms with high/low priority. The text and function of the buttons can be configured depending on what your work situation requires. The ZONITH App can be used to handle alarms being dispatched from the server-based software solution. Alarms are pushed from the ZONITH server software solution to the App so assigned users can handle alarms. This includes the ability to accept, decline or cancel alarms while at the same time informing all other users in real-time about the alarm handling status. The App includes a Lone-Worker protection service, where user need to confirm "Are you OK?" message before the timer stops counting. If there is no confirmation, the App will raise the alarm on your behalf and automatically call for assistance to help you at your exact location. Descriptive messages can be added before you start your new task. When you raise the alarm, first responders will receive the descriptive message which will speed up reaction time and be crucial to find/reach you. Creating teams improves communication and cooperation. People working in teams can send messages to the team members, which can enhance the effective workflow and can guide/inform each other. Team members can also respond to alarms, it will save time, and you can avoid extra time and costs for calling additional assistance. To ensure fast and accurate assistance, the App supports GPS positioning when outside and Bluetooth positioning when inside buildings.

Screenshots

Avantor Inventory Manager4 screens
ZONITH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZONITH at 5.0 against Avantor Inventory Manager's 2.8. Avantor Inventory Manager's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZONITH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avantor Inventory Manager has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avantor Inventory Manager ships an update monthly, ZONITH every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Avantor Inventory Manager versus ZONITH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvantor Inventory ManagerZONITH
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVWR International, LLCZONITH AS

Customer experience

Avantor Inventory Manager

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

ZONITH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Avantor Inventory Manager

No in-app purchases

None

ZONITH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avantor Inventory Manager free?
Avantor Inventory Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZONITH free?
ZONITH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Avantor Inventory Manager or ZONITH?
ZONITH is rated higher. Avantor Inventory Manager averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ZONITH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Avantor Inventory Manager or ZONITH have ads?
Neither Avantor Inventory Manager nor ZONITH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avantor Inventory Manager or ZONITH?
Avantor Inventory Manager ships an update monthly, and ZONITH every 4 months. Most recently, Avantor Inventory Manager was updated on September 14, 2026 and ZONITH on September 13, 2026.

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