Comparison

Barcode Reader vs Inventory & Storage Manager

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Reader

Features
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Barcode Reader-scan is the fastest way to get product information and prices right from your phone. Simply point your camera at any barcode or QR code, and our app will instantly scan it, giving you real-time pricing and product links from thousands of online retailers. Whether you're in a store and want to compare prices or need to quickly reorder a household item, Barcode Reader-scan makes it easy. Just scan, click, and go! Key Features: Lightning-Fast Scanning: Scans barcodes and QR codes with incredible speed and accuracy. Convenient Reordering: Reorder your favorite products in just a few taps. Scan from Photos: Scan barcodes from images saved in your camera roll. Bulk Mode: Scan multiple items in a row, perfect for inventory or shopping. Scan History: Automatically saves your scan history with data export (CSV) for easy reference. Barcode Reader-scan is more than just a scanner—it's your essential tool for smarter shopping. Download now and start saving!

About

Inventory & Storage Manager

Easily manage your inventory and storage using NFC tags, QR codes, and barcodes. Automatically retrieve product details and store your inventory data locally or on NFC tags for quick access. Compatible with Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • NFC tag read/write compatibility
  • QR and 2D barcode reading
  • Automatic product data retrieval
  • Local and iCloud storage
  • NFC tag inventory tracking
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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Inventory & Storage Manager features: - Read and Write compatibility with most NFC tags (miFare, iso7816, ISO15693, feliCa, etc.) - Read compatibility with most QR and 2D barcodes (upce, code39, code39Mod43, ean13, ean8, code93, code128, pdf417, qr, aztec, itf14, dataMatrix) - Automatic retrieval of products names, description and even images from valid EAN barcodes. - Storing products and storages containing products locally in your iOS device, iCloud, and transfer then to NFC tags. - Retrieval of inventory data from NFC tags: you can keep track of your inventory without the need of opening boxes or drawers! All the data in the palm of your hand in a matter of seconds! - Apple Watch compatible!

Screenshots

Barcode Reader4 screens
Inventory & Storage Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Reader at none against Inventory & Storage Manager's 1. Inventory & Storage Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 48 months). On price and device support 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. Inventory & Storage Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Reader ships an update every 48 months, Inventory & Storage Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Reader versus Inventory & Storage Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ReaderInventory & Storage Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamFrancisco Fortes Lucena

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Inventory & Storage Manager

One-time1
  • Full package$2.99

Questions

Is Barcode Reader free?
Barcode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inventory & Storage Manager free?
Inventory & Storage Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Reader or Inventory & Storage Manager have ads?
Barcode Reader shows ads; Inventory & Storage Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Reader or Inventory & Storage Manager?
Barcode Reader ships an update every 48 months, and Inventory & Storage Manager weekly. Most recently, Barcode Reader was updated on August 16, 2026 and Inventory & Storage Manager on September 18, 2026.

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