Comparison

Librarika vs Portable Inventory

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

Head to head
About

Librarika

This cloud-based library management system simplifies cataloging, member management, and circulation for librarians. Library members can view checkouts, self-manage materials, and browse the catalog. It offers a comprehensive solution for both managing and accessing library resources.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for books
  • Add and manage book catalog
  • Member and patron account management
  • Check out/in materials
  • Self-checkout/check-in
  • Browse and search catalog
  • Manage holds and reservations
Features
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Librarika, the most popular free Integrated Library System (ILS) on the cloud. Librarika is already being used by thousands of libraries around the world as an easy library management platform. This app is designed for both librarians and library members on the Librarika platform. For Librarians: - Scan books using the built-in barcode scanner - Easily add books and copies to your library catalog - Manage library members and patron accounts - Quickly check out / check in materials - Browse and search your catalog - View and manage circulation history - Upload cover photos using your phone's camera - Manage holds and reservations - Receive library and account notifications - Switch between libraries from the same account For Library Members: - View active checkouts and due dates - Self-checkout and self-checkin materials - Place and manage holds - Browse the catalog — new arrivals, popular, by category, author, or tag - Write and edit reviews - View account balance and fines - Receive notifications for holds, due dates, and library updates Enjoy managing your library catalogs with our Smart Library Management System.

About

Portable Inventory

Easily track the quantity of any items, from personal belongings to business inventory. Set warning levels and organize items into groups for quick visual identification. Monitor item changes and view detailed statistics and rankings.

Highlights
  • Track item counts
  • Set warning levels
  • Organize items by groups
  • Visual item status indicators
  • View item statistics and rankings
  • Change log for items and groups
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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Portable Inventory helps you to keep track of the count of anything you want. Personal stuff, office supplies, product storage, etc. You can add different items into the app, set its initial count, warning count, and separate items by groups. Each item will be displayed as different colors on the main page, so that you can add or reduce the count. When an item’s count is equal or less than the warning count, a little yellow triangle with an excalmatory mark will be display on the item, and the group it belongs to. In addition, the app provided various functions to see statistics for your items or groups. You can check out the increasing, or decreasing ranking list of your items or groups in a specified time period. You can also see the change logs for all items and groups. The app works both on iPhone and iPad, and fully supports iCloud. You may edit your items across all your devices and your data will be safely stored in iCloud. And of course you can wipe out all data as you need.

Screenshots

Librarika4 screens
Portable Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Portable Inventory at 4.1 against Librarika's 3.2. Portable Inventory also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (226 vs 19). Librarika's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. Portable Inventory sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Librarika asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Portable Inventory holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable Inventory has 226 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Librarika's written reviews are positive against 72% of Portable Inventory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Librarika ships an update every 2 weeks, Portable Inventory every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Librarika versus Portable Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibrarikaPortable Inventory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (19 ratings)4.1 (226 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews72.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19226 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Rayhan ChowdhuryChengdu Wangqi03 Technology Ltd.

Customer experience

Librarika

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral21.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

Portable Inventory

All ratings220 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.3%

Bugs and requests

Librarika

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Portable Inventory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inventory counts resetting to zero unexpectedly
  • Inability to edit item names after creation
  • Issues with importing large inventory lists

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add photo support for inventory items
  • Ability to set minimum stock levels
  • Option to sort and rearrange inventory lists
  • Implement a reset function to reset all counts to zero
  • Add push notifications for low stock items
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  • Improve sharing and collaboration features

In-app purchases

None

Librarika

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Portable Inventory

One-time3
  • Complete Version$1.99
  • Pro Version$7.29
  • Pro Version$9.99

Questions

Is Librarika free?
Librarika is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Portable Inventory free?
Portable Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Librarika or Portable Inventory?
Portable Inventory is rated higher. Librarika averages 3.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Portable Inventory averages 4.1 from 226 ratings.
Do Librarika or Portable Inventory have ads?
Neither Librarika nor Portable Inventory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Librarika or Portable Inventory?
Librarika ships an update every 2 weeks, and Portable Inventory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Librarika was updated on October 24, 2026 and Portable Inventory on October 24, 2026.

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