Comparison

Inventory "for iPhone" vs inFlow Inventory

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

Head to head
About

Inventory "for iPhone"

Features
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Our Inventory solution is specifically designed to optimize and streamline the management of stock and production, and does away with the manual routines. The workflow are handled using an iPhone or an iPod Touch so the employee can perform the daily tasks quickly and simply with all relevant information at hand – without being tied to the PC in the stock. The company saves time on administration, and it reduces the risk of errors to a minimum. The app supports LineaPro and Honeywell external scanners (cradles/sleds)

About

inFlow Inventory

Manage inventory, orders, and sales on the go. Use your phone as a barcode scanner, create invoices, and track stock levels from anywhere. Streamline team tasks and access product details easily.

Highlights
  • Create and manage orders
  • Use phone as barcode scanner
  • Assign orders to team members
  • Generate product catalog with images
  • Create and email invoices
  • Transfer and adjust stock
  • Manage product, vendor, and customer details
Features
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inFlow Inventory is used in over 90 countries to manage inventory, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing. Our mobile app helps you stay productive from anywhere. Create and manage orders without a computer. As long as you have your iPhone you can check stock and finalize sales right on the spot, or generate new purchase orders when stock is running low. Use your iPhone as a barcode scanner. Use the built-in camera to receive new stock as it arrives. Scan items mark them as shipped. No extra equipment required. Get manufacturing work done on the shop floor. Pick raw materials for finished products or kits. Track work on timesheets for each operational step. Take the hassle out of invoicing. Generate invoices from any order and email them straight from the app. Your customers can even pay your invoices online (US & Canada only). Transfer and adjust stock at any time. Need to adjust inventory due to damaged goods? Sending something back to your main warehouse? inFlow makes these tasks easy and fast. Manage product, vendor and customer details. No need to call the back office to check on stock. inFlow gives you full access to item details and current quantities. You’ll also have vendor and customer information you need to get the job done. If you have any questions, issues or requests, please contact us at support@inflowinventory.com. We’re ready and happy to help!

Screenshots

Inventory "for iPhone"3 screens
inFlow Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: inFlow Inventory at weekly against Inventory "for iPhone"'s every 6 weeks. Inventory "for iPhone"'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inventory "for iPhone" ships an update every 6 weeks, inFlow Inventory weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Inventory "for iPhone" versus inFlow Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventory "for iPhone"inFlow Inventory
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (128 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle BeaconArchon Systems Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Inventory "for iPhone"

No in-app purchases

None

inFlow Inventory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inventory "for iPhone" free?
Inventory "for iPhone" is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is inFlow Inventory free?
inFlow Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inventory "for iPhone" or inFlow Inventory have ads?
Neither Inventory "for iPhone" nor inFlow Inventory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inventory "for iPhone" or inFlow Inventory?
Inventory "for iPhone" ships an update every 6 weeks, and inFlow Inventory weekly. Most recently, Inventory "for iPhone" was updated on September 5, 2026 and inFlow Inventory on September 26, 2026.

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