Comparison

Stock Count by Socket Mobile vs Scan to Excel

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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/

About

Scan to Excel

Easily scan QR and barcodes and directly save the data into an Excel spreadsheet. Customize your scans with geolocations, timestamps, quantities, and custom fields for efficient inventory, attendance, or library management.

Highlights
  • Scan QR and barcodes
  • Save data to Excel
  • Customizable scan schema
  • Append geolocations and timestamps
  • Support for external scanners
  • Google account sign-in
Features
Read full description

Scan to Excel allows you to easily scan QR and barcodes and store codes in Excel. Looking to keep track of the inventory or your shop, warehouse or library? Need to monitor attendance of your classes, events and meetings? Look no further than Scan to Sheets, the app that allows you to quickly and easily scan QR codes and barcodes directly to Excel. Supports a large variety of formats and external scanners connected via bluetooth or USB. Securely sign in with your Google account or connect to your public spreadsheets without sign in. You can customize your schema to append geolocations, timestamps, quantities, and custom text and numeric fields and labels to your scans. -------------------------------------------------------- By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stock Count by Socket Mobile3 screens
Scan to Excel4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stock Count by Socket Mobile and Scan to Excel both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 17% of Scan to Excel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stock Count by Socket Mobile's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Scan to Excel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 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 — 3.3 for Stock Count by Socket Mobile against 3.3 for Scan to Excel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Stock Count by Socket Mobile's written reviews are positive against 17% of Scan to Excel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stock Count by Socket Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Scan to Excel every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stock Count by Socket Mobile versus Scan to Excel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStock Count by Socket MobileScan to Excel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings)3.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings812 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocket Mobile LimitedMobile First

Customer experience

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

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

Scan to Excel

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

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

Scan to Excel

Subscriptions1
  • Starter Plan Monthly$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Stock Count by Socket Mobile free?
Stock Count by Socket Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan to Excel free?
Scan to Excel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stock Count by Socket Mobile or Scan to Excel?
Scan to Excel is rated higher. Stock Count by Socket Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Scan to Excel averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Stock Count by Socket Mobile or Scan to Excel have ads?
Neither Stock Count by Socket Mobile nor Scan to Excel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stock Count by Socket Mobile or Scan to Excel?
Stock Count by Socket Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Scan to Excel every 5 months. Most recently, Stock Count by Socket Mobile was updated on September 28, 2026 and Scan to Excel on October 15, 2026.

Other comparisons