# BoxHero vs Inventory Count

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxHero | Inventory Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhero-inventory-management/id1325512157/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-count-scanoid/id1518965248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BGPworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242739152) | [Hyeonmyeong Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437868221) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhero-inventory-management/id1325512157)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Plan 1 Month | $39.99 | one-time |
| Business Plan 12 Months | $309.99 | one-time |


### Inventory Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-count-scanoid/id1518965248)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Team-5 | $25.00 | per month |
| Team-10 | $49.99 | per month |
| Team-20 | $99.99 | per month |
| Team-30 | $149.99 | per month |
| non-renewing subscriptions | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*