# Stock Control vs Inventory Manager & Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Inventory Manager & Scanner at 5.0 against Stock Control's 1.0. Inventory Manager & Scanner also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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 Manager & Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inventory Manager & Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Manager & Scanner has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stock Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Inventory Manager & Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stock Control | Inventory Manager & Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stock-control/id1067359255/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-manager-and-scanner/id6468424946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Coomer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006451481) | [Pablo Guardiola](https://appshunter.io/developer/885841141) |

## 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 Manager & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-manager-and-scanner/id6468424946)

Manage your business inventory and sales efficiently from any device. Easily track stock, create invoices, and manage orders with a simple, intuitive interface. Supports multi-user collaboration and real-time statistics for comprehensive business oversight.

**Highlights:** Barcode and QR code scanning, Professional invoice creation, Real-time order management, Multi-platform access (mobile & web), Multi-user collaboration, Real-time statistics and reporting, Support for multiple warehouses/businesses

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $79.99 | per year |
| 50 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stock Control free?

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

### Is Inventory Manager & Scanner free?

Inventory Manager & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stock Control or Inventory Manager & Scanner?

Inventory Manager & Scanner is rated higher. Stock Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Inventory Manager & Scanner averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Stock Control or Inventory Manager & Scanner have ads?

Neither Stock Control nor Inventory Manager & Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stock Control or Inventory Manager & Scanner?

Stock Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inventory Manager & Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, Stock Control was updated on November 2, 2026 and Inventory Manager & Scanner on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*