# Stock Control vs Inventory Management

The clearest difference is rating: Inventory Management at 3.7 against Stock Control's 1.0. Inventory Management also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Stock Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stock Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Inventory Management sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inventory Management holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stock Control's written reviews are positive against 92% of Inventory Management's.

Stock Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Inventory Management weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stock Control | Inventory Management |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stock-control/id1067359255/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-management-scanoid/id1601577480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Coomer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006451481) | [Hyeonmyeong Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437868221) |

## What reviewers say

### Stock Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stock-control/id1067359255)

Manage inventory levels across multiple locations to prevent stockouts. Scan barcodes for quick updates, set low-stock alerts, and collaborate with your team. Ideal for businesses, job sites, or home organization.

**Highlights:** Multi-location stock tracking, Barcode scanning for updates, Low-stock alerts, Team collaboration and access control, Product image and details view, Past order history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 | $5.49 | per month |
| Tier 2 | $24.99 | per month |
| Tier 3 | $49.99 | per month |
| Tier 1 (1 year) | $59.00 | per year |
| Tier 2 (1 year) | $249.00 | per year |
| Tier 3 (1 year) | $499.00 | per year |


### Inventory Management

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-management-scanoid/id1601577480)

Manage your inventory using your smartphone's camera for barcode scanning. Track receipts, shipments, and adjustments with real-time stock information and historical data. Offers continuous or single scan modes with adjustable intervals for efficient data entry.

**Highlights:** Camera barcode scanning, Product and customer registration, Warehousing and shipping tracking, Real-time inventory inquiry, Continuous and single scan modes, Inventory adjustment, Historical data access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stock Control free?

Stock Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inventory Management free?

Inventory Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stock Control or Inventory Management?

Inventory Management is rated higher. Stock Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Inventory Management averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stock Control or Inventory Management have ads?

Inventory Management shows ads; Stock Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stock Control or Inventory Management?

Stock Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inventory Management weekly. Most recently, Stock Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Inventory Management on October 20, 2026.

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