Comparison

SwiftDecoder by Honeywell vs Stock Count by Socket Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SwiftDecoder by Honeywell

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for barcodes, data capture, and image recognition. It offers advanced features like OCR and parsing of identification documents, with flexible scan modes for various environments. This tool enhances productivity by simplifying data input and improving accuracy.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Data capture
  • OCR capabilities
  • ID document parsing
  • Multiple scan modes
  • Image capture
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Simple and easy barcode scanning, data capture, data parsing, and so much more. Turn your device into a powerful scanner with SwiftDecoder. Need more than just barcode scanning and decoding? SwiftDecoder goes beyond the barcode, offering you a multitude of data and image capture capabilities to provide you with the potential to do even more with your app. Honeywell SwiftDecoder enables you to capture data through OCR, capture images, or scan and parse data from driver's licenses, passports, boarding passes and other common forms. SwiftDecoder provides you with the flexibility of a wide range of scan modes to meet your varying needs. Choose your mode based on the performance required. Modes including targeting, windowing, batch scanning, preview and select, continuous scan, and more. Scan any barcode anytime! Whether your barcode is damaged, blurry, attached to a curved surface or if you are scanning in ambient lighting, no matter the quality of the barcode or the scan environment, SwiftDecoder can quickly and accurately decode your barcode. The SwiftDecoder demo app demonstrates the enterprise performance capabilities of Honeywell's technology in your mobile device. Our SDK provides developers with a flexible, reliable and simple solution for all your data and image capture needs. Whether you are developing hybrid or native applications the SwiftDecoder SDK supports a variety of operating systems and development frameworks ensuring maximum performance regardless of how you develop your app. Honeywell's SwiftDecoder vision solutions are used by companies globally to simplify workflows and improve productivity. Honeywell helped pioneer the barcode scanning market in the 1970s, and over the years its new innovations have helped retailers, distribution centers, transportation and logistics, and healthcare organizations achieve significant improvements in efficiency, speed, and accuracy in their operations. Download the SwiftDecoder app and get started scanning plus a whole lot more today! For more information or to contact sales, please visit our website at: https://sps.honeywell.com/us/en/products/sensing-and-iot/barcode-scan-engines-modules-and-decoding-software/swiftdecoder-barcode-decoding-software

About

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

Streamline inventory management with this app. It allows for quick and accurate scanning of multiple SKUs using barcode scanners or RFID readers, automatically recording and organizing data. Easily share and import inventory information into existing management systems to save time and reduce errors.

Highlights
  • Barcode and RFID scanning
  • Automated data recording
  • Inventory data organization
  • Easy data sharing and import
  • Streamlined workflow
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Simplify your inventory counting with Stock Count. This app helps you quickly and accurately scan multiple SKUs, making your stock management faster and more efficient. Whether you're using a barcode scanner or an RFID reader, Stock Count automatically records and organizes your data, saving you time and reducing errors. Easily share and import your inventory data into most management systems, streamlining your workflow and keeping your business running smoothly. Say goodbye to manual counting and hello to effortless inventory management with Stock Count. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SwiftDecoder by Honeywell4 screens
Stock Count by Socket Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiftDecoder by Honeywell at 56% against Stock Count by Socket Mobile's 0%. SwiftDecoder by Honeywell also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Stock Count by Socket Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SwiftDecoder by Honeywell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwiftDecoder by Honeywell holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of SwiftDecoder by Honeywell's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stock Count by Socket Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftDecoder by Honeywell ships an update every 2 months, Stock Count by Socket Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwiftDecoder by Honeywell versus Stock Count by Socket Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftDecoder by HoneywellStock Count by Socket Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better3.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.Socket Mobile Limited

Customer experience

SwiftDecoder by Honeywell

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SwiftDecoder by Honeywell

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • pro$99.991 Year
  • Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is SwiftDecoder by Honeywell free?
SwiftDecoder by Honeywell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stock Count by Socket Mobile free?
Stock Count by Socket Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwiftDecoder by Honeywell or Stock Count by Socket Mobile?
SwiftDecoder by Honeywell is rated higher. SwiftDecoder by Honeywell averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Stock Count by Socket Mobile averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do SwiftDecoder by Honeywell or Stock Count by Socket Mobile have ads?
Neither SwiftDecoder by Honeywell nor Stock Count by Socket Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwiftDecoder by Honeywell or Stock Count by Socket Mobile?
SwiftDecoder by Honeywell ships an update every 2 months, and Stock Count by Socket Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, SwiftDecoder by Honeywell was updated on October 9, 2026 and Stock Count by Socket Mobile on September 28, 2026.

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