Comparison

BoxHero vs Inventory Count

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

Head to head
About

BoxHero

This app simplifies inventory management by allowing users to track stock, scan barcodes, and organize items across multiple locations. It offers real-time updates, low stock alerts, and team collaboration features to help businesses streamline operations and reduce errors.

Highlights
  • Real-time inventory tracking
  • Barcode scanning
  • Custom item attributes and photos
  • Low stock alerts
  • Multi-location management
  • Team collaboration
Features
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BoxHero makes inventory management simple.
 Track stock, scan barcodes, and keep everything organized from your iPhone or iPad. Update inventory in real time, reduce errors, and manage multiple locations with ease. Whether you're running a retail shop, warehouse, or online store, BoxHero helps you stay on top of your inventory so you can focus on growing your business. BoxHero Features: * Real-time inventory tracking for instant updates * Custom attributes and photos for each item * Barcode scanning with your phone's camera for quick item lookup and stock adjustments * Custom barcode label printing, compatible with any printer * Multi-device access with cloud sync across mobile, tablet, and desktop * Low stock alerts to notify you when items need restocking * Team collaboration with role-based access controls * Easy Excel import and export for data transitions * Multiple location management for warehouses, retail stores, and office branches Get started in minutes. 1. Download BoxHero and create an account. 2. Add your inventory manually or upload an Excel file. 3. Start tracking stock with barcode scanning and real-time updates. Join thousands of businesses worldwide using BoxHero to simplify inventory management. Download now! Need help or have questions? * Support: support@boxhero.io * BoxHero Official: https://www.boxhero.io * BoxHero User Guide: https://docs-en.boxhero.io * Terms of Service: https://www.boxhero.io/en/tos * Privacy: https://www.boxhero.io/en/privacy

About

Inventory Count

This app allows for immediate inventory management while scanning barcodes. It features a split screen for simultaneous scanning and data processing, eliminating the need for sign-ups. It offers customizable scanning and advanced settings for efficient inventory checks.

Highlights
  • Split screen for simultaneous scanning and management
  • Customizable scanning screen and area
  • Unlimited free barcode scanning
  • Excel import/export support
  • Team mode for multiple users
  • PC management program integration
Features
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Barcode Scanner Without Screen Switching - Manage inventory immediately while scanning. - Split the scanning screen and data processing screen to perform scanning and inventory management simultaneously. - You can use it immediately after installation without signing up. - If you need the same performance as a PDA, install this app. [Key Features] ■ Customizable Scanning Screen - Adjust the size of the scan screen and change the scan area in real time to enable more accurate barcode scanning. ■ Unlimited Free Barcode Scanning - Barcode scanning is unlimited and free. - However, Excel export is limited if there are more than 50 scan records. [Features Supported by the App] ■ Barcode scanner - Barcode scanner that does not require sign-up - Accurate and fast barcode scanning with split scanning screen and real-time scanning area adjustment - Can replace existing PDAs or Bluetooth barcode scanners for inventory checks, orders, etc. - Supports Excel Import/Export ■ Barcode Master - Supports Excel Import/Export - Allows users to add custom columns to barcodes ■ Advanced scanner settings (available to free users) - Supports various data processing methods for duplicate scans - Allows manual quantity input - Supports alternative barcodes - Allows the use of decimal quantities - Supports continuous and single scanning - Allows setting the interval time for continuous scanning - Supports quantity increase, line addition, and manual input mode for duplicate scans - Real-time scanning area adjustment for accurate barcode scanning - Camera zoom in/out - Multilingual support ■ Team mode support - Sharing the same data for multiple users, free team creation/use - Administrator creates a team and users join to use it ■ PC management program support: - Can be linked with PC management program - Supports cloud and local network - PC management program installation Address https://pulmuone.github.io/barcode/publish.htm [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Privacy Policy] https://blog.naver.com/gwise/222703219470

Screenshots

BoxHero4 screens
Inventory Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

BoxHero and Inventory Count both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Inventory Count's written reviews are positive against 78% of BoxHero's. BoxHero's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 8). On price, rating, 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. BoxHero sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Inventory Count sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BoxHero against 4.5 for Inventory Count. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoxHero has 177 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of BoxHero's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inventory Count's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoxHero ships an update weekly, Inventory Count every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BoxHero versus Inventory Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxHeroInventory Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (177 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBGPworksHyeonmyeong Ji

Customer experience

BoxHero

All ratings177 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative11.8%

Inventory Count

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BoxHero

One-time2
  • Business Plan 1 Month$39.99
  • Business Plan 12 Months$309.99
6 purchases

Inventory Count

Subscriptions5
  • All Access$4.991 Month
  • Team-5$25.001 Month
  • Team-10$49.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Team-20$99.991 Month
  • Team-30$149.991 Month
One-time1
  • non-renewing subscriptions$4.99

Questions

Is BoxHero free?
BoxHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inventory Count free?
Inventory Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BoxHero or Inventory Count?
BoxHero is rated higher. BoxHero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Inventory Count averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do BoxHero or Inventory Count have ads?
Neither BoxHero nor Inventory Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoxHero or Inventory Count?
BoxHero ships an update weekly, and Inventory Count every 9 days. Most recently, BoxHero was updated on October 29, 2026 and Inventory Count on October 29, 2026.

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