# Inventory Management vs Stock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stock at 100% against Inventory Management's 53%. Stock also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). Inventory Management's advantage is ratings volume (652 vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inventory Management sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Stock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Management has 652 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Inventory Management's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stock's.

Inventory Management ships an update every 2 days, Stock weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inventory Management | Stock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-management-boxkit/id1209159428/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stock-it/id6529556345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **652** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versus Dynamics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642242518) | [Integra Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572317933) |

## What reviewers say

### Inventory Management

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-management-boxkit/id1209159428)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pay as you go | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Inventory List Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Personal - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Single-user Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 💡 Customizable templates and fields
- 🤝 Helpful customer support
- 🔍 Barcode scanning functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔀 Difficulty with data migration and syncing
- 🗂️ Lack of nested hierarchy for inventory

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Stock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stock-it/id6529556345)

Manage your business inventory efficiently with this app. Track stock levels, scan barcodes, print labels, and generate reports. Supports multiple businesses and users with flexible subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Effortless inventory tracking, Barcode scanning, Invoice scanning for stock-in, Item location/grouping, Supplier management, Comprehensive reports, Multi-business management

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StockIt Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| StockIt Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| StockIt Plus Annually | $59.99 | per year |
| StockIt Premium Annually | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inventory Management free?

Inventory Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stock free?

Stock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inventory Management or Stock?

Stock is rated higher. Inventory Management averages 4.3 out of 5 from 652 ratings, while Stock averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Inventory Management or Stock have ads?

Neither Inventory Management nor Stock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inventory Management or Stock?

Inventory Management ships an update every 2 days, and Stock weekly. Most recently, Inventory Management was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stock on October 30, 2026.

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