Comparison

Nextcloud Talk vs Item Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Nextcloud Talk

Communicate privately with secure audio/video calls, web conferences, and chat. This app offers end-to-end encryption and is mediated by your own server for maximum privacy. It supports HD calls, screen sharing, and push notifications.

Highlights
  • HD audio/video calls
  • Group and one-on-one calls
  • Webinars & public web meetings
  • Individual and group chat
  • Easy screen sharing
  • Mobile push notifications
  • End-to-end encrypted calls
Features
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Use Nextcloud Talk to have one-on-one or group audio or video calls, create or join web conferences and send chat messages. All communication is fully encrypted and mediated by your own server, providing the highest degree of privacy possible. Nextcloud Talk is easy to use and will always be completely free! Nextcloud Talk supports: * HD (H.264) audio/video calls * Group and one-on-one calls * Webinars & public web meetings * Individual and group chat * Easy screen sharing * Mobile call & chat push notifications * Integration in Nextcloud Files and Nextcloud Groupware * Fully on-premise, 100% open source * End-to-end Encrypted calls * Scaling to millions of users * SIP gate: dial in by phone The Nextcloud Talk app requires a Nextcloud Talk server to function. Nextcloud is a private, self-hosted file sync and communication platform, designed to put you back in control over your data. It runs on a server of your choice, be it at home, at a service provider or in your enterprise, and gives you access to your documents, calendars, contacts, email and other data. You can share with others even across different Nextcloud servers and work together on documents. Nextcloud is fully open source, giving you the option to extend them for your own use, participate in their development or simply verify they do what we promise. Millions of users use Nextcloud daily at businesses and homes around the world. Business users rely on the professional support of Nextcloud GmbH, making sure they have a fully supported, enterprise-ready platform for productivity and collaboration, fully under control of their IT department.

About

Item Tracker

Features
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- Inventory Management - Track items with quantities, expiry dates, notes, tags, and custom reminder settings - Smart QR & Barcode Scanner - Scan QR codes, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code128, Code39, UPC-A, UPC-E, DataMatrix, PDF417, and Aztec formats with auto-zoom for faster detection - Three Scan Modes - Single scan, continuous scan (auto-increment), and removal mode for flexible workflows - Expiry Tracking - Visual indicators for expired items, items expiring soon (≤7 days), and expiring this month (≤30 days) - Expiry Reminders - Daily push notifications until expiry date is reached (customizable per item) - Photo Capture - Take and attach photos to inventory items for better identification - Location Tracking - Store storage locations (e.g., "Fridge, Row 2, Left") for easy finding - Data Transfer - Export/import via JSON files or QR code chunks for device-to-device transfer - Open Food Facts Integration - Automatic product data lookup for food items - Beautiful Design - Modern Material UI with customizable glassmorphism effects and honeycomb background Terms of Use under https://zatalog.app/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Nextcloud Talk4 screens
Item Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nextcloud Talk at none against Item Tracker's 2. 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. Item Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nextcloud Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextcloud Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Item Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nextcloud Talk versus Item Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextcloud TalkItem Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (418 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings418 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextcloud GmbHRene Ibald

In-app purchases

None

Nextcloud Talk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Item Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • pro$2.991 Month
  • pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Nextcloud Talk free?
Nextcloud Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Item Tracker free?
Item Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nextcloud Talk or Item Tracker have ads?
Neither Nextcloud Talk nor Item Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextcloud Talk or Item Tracker?
Nextcloud Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Item Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nextcloud Talk was updated on October 16, 2026 and Item Tracker on September 30, 2026.

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