Comparison

Bar Patrol Inventory App vs Inventory Management

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

Head to head
About

Bar Patrol Inventory App

This app streamlines bar and restaurant inventory management with a Bluetooth scale for precise measurements. It offers features like 1-click ordering, invoicing, and powerful analytics to reduce costs and save time.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth scale integration for accurate weighing
  • Fast shelf-to-app matching
  • Cloud sync to online dashboard
  • POS system integration
  • Automated ordering and invoicing
  • Detailed reports and analytics
  • Multi-device inventory counting
Features
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Created by renowned bar inventory consultant Dave Allred, Bar Patrol App is a powerful and affordable subscription-based inventory app and online software system that uses a Bluetooth scale for precision accuracy. Bar Patrol App cuts your inventory time in half, provides 1-click ordering and invoicing, and saves owners and managers $1,000’s per month. NOTE: Search for Bar Patrol App online to learn more. In addition, Bar Patrol App has the same or more features than 90% of the systems on the market, but cost 1/3 of those systems because our main goal is to help as many bar & restaurant owners/managers as possible to succeed. Win-win. FEATURES -Match app to shelf for lightning fast counting -Point count or weigh with Bluetooth scale for dead-on accuracy -Sync directly from app to dashboard through the cloud -Integrates with any POS systems - simply export and upload the sales data -Powerful reports and analytics, including: stock-on-hand report, variance report, usage report, invoice report, summary report, COGS -Automatic ordering and invoicing -Take inventory with multiple devices in multiple locations to save even more time -Item costing tool and recipes to determine pricing Questions: Email: info@barpatrol.net Cheers, Dave Allred Founder/CEO Bar Patrol

About

Inventory Management

Manage your stockroom and inventory with this easy-to-use application. Organize items with custom fields, tags, and folders, and collaborate with a team. Features include pick lists, stock counts, and reminders to keep everything under control.

Highlights
  • Workflow management (pick lists, stock counts)
  • Folder and list organization
  • Customizable tags and fields
  • Multi-user collaboration
  • Automated reminders
  • Flexible filtering
Features
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BoxKit is easy to use, affordable, and has everything you need to manage your inventory. Whether you’re working on your own or with a team, Boxflow helps you save time, stay organized, and keep your inventory under control. WORKFLOWS Pick Lists, Stock Counts, Restock Lists & more. FOLDERS Structure your inventory your way, so everything stays clear, organized, and easy to find. LISTS Group items for specific purposes, so you can plan, track, and manage them together. TAGS Add flexible labels to items so you can organize and find them across your inventory. FILTERS Narrow things down instantly, so you can focus on exactly what you need. MULTI-USER Work together with others on shared inventory, so everyone stays in sync. REMINDERS Stay on top of restocks, dates, and follow-ups so nothing gets missed. CUSTOM FIELDS Capture the details that matter, so your inventory works the way you do. And more to keep everything simple and under control. ============================================================ Subscription Information BoxKit is free to download, with optional features available through a weekly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple account at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan’s price. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://boxkit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://boxkit.app/privacy

Screenshots

Bar Patrol Inventory App4 screens
Inventory Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Inventory Management at 4.3 against Bar Patrol Inventory App's 3.5. Inventory Management also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (652 vs 26). Bar Patrol Inventory App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (89% vs 54%). On price, ads 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 Management sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Bar Patrol Inventory App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inventory Management holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Management has 652 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Bar Patrol Inventory App's written reviews are positive against 54% of Inventory Management's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar Patrol Inventory App ships an update every 2 months, Inventory Management every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bar Patrol Inventory App versus Inventory Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBar Patrol Inventory AppInventory Management
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (26 ratings)4.3 (652 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews — better54.4% of reviews
Number of ratings26652 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDave Allred20425863482Versus Dynamics LLC

Customer experience

Bar Patrol Inventory App

All ratings26 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%

Inventory Management

All ratings652 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.5%

Bugs and requests

Bar Patrol Inventory App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Inventory Management

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when attempting in-app purchases
  • Inventory data loss after updates
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to export inventory data
  • Detailed sales and transaction history
  • Automated low stock notifications
  • Multi-user collaboration and permissions
  • Integration with accounting/ERP systems

In-app purchases

None

Bar Patrol Inventory App

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Inventory Management

Subscriptions8
  • Inventory Tracker - Personal3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pay as you go$7.997 Days
  • Inventory List Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Personal Plan1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Inventory Tracker - Personal7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Personal - Lifetime$29.99
  • Single-user Lifetime$39.99
  • Inventory Tracker - Lifetime$39.99
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  • Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is Bar Patrol Inventory App free?
Bar Patrol Inventory App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inventory Management free?
Inventory Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bar Patrol Inventory App or Inventory Management?
Inventory Management is rated higher. Bar Patrol Inventory App averages 3.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Inventory Management averages 4.3 from 652 ratings.
Do Bar Patrol Inventory App or Inventory Management have ads?
Neither Bar Patrol Inventory App nor Inventory Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bar Patrol Inventory App or Inventory Management?
Bar Patrol Inventory App ships an update every 2 months, and Inventory Management every 2 days. Most recently, Bar Patrol Inventory App was updated on October 13, 2026 and Inventory Management on October 29, 2026.

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