Comparison

SOS Inventory Software vs inSitu Inventory

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

Head to head
About

SOS Inventory Software

Manage inventory, manufacturing, and sales with this comprehensive business control program. It offers detailed tracking of stock, orders, and customers, with unique mobile features for on-the-go counts and pricing checks. Designed for small businesses, it provides powerful functionality at a cost-effective price.

Highlights
  • Inventory tracking
  • Manufacturing management
  • Sales order processing
  • Mobile barcode scanning
  • Physical inventory counts
  • QBO integration
  • Reporting options
Features
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Get a panoramic view of your inventory, cash flow, and operations with a single inventory management control program designed specifically for QBO integration. SOS Inventory was created with the small business owner in mind; similar programs start at tens of thousands of dollars. SOS is suitable for the cost-conscious with no sacrifice of powerful features and functions. SOS Inventory’s easy-to-use inventory management software offers complete control over purchase orders, stock, sales, customers and locations with endless reporting options. Our mobile application allows users the freedom to work away from the desk, and unique features that are especially convenient for conducting physical inventory counts. **Unique Mobile App Features:** • Rapid Stock Review – Quickly check stock-on-hand by location and date. • Pricing Checks – Scan items and apply a wide range of filters to vendor specific discounts, quantity discounts, general pricing, etc. • Bin Tracking – Find the count of any bin. • Physical Inventory Counts – Scan bar codes to check actual versus logged inventory numbers by location. • Add a Sale – Add an estimate, order, receipt or invoice. • Built-in Bar Code Scanning – Scan items from your phone directly to the mobile app for quick inventory review and comparison. **Inventory:** • Locations • Kits (Item Groups) • Cycle Counting • Inventory Adjustments • Pictures of Items • Serial Numbers (Serialized Inventory) • Lot Numbers (Batches) • Bin Tracking • Barcoding in Multiple Formats • Units of Measure on all Transactions • Inventory Transfers with Shipping • Item Variants • Calculate Reorder Points Based on Historical Data • Landed Costs **Manufacturing:** • Assemblies • BOM Levels • Auto-Build on Shipment • Contract Manufacturing • Job Tracking • Job Cost Accounting • Work Orders • Work Centers • Work-in-Progress (WIP) • Process Manufacturing • Variable-Yield Manufacturing • Labor Tracking • Overhead **Fulfillment:** • Backorder Management • Packing Slips • Bills of Lading • Shipments • Partial Shipments • Ship Multiple Sales Orders for Same Customer • Drop Shipments • UPS Shipping Integration • Pick Tickets **Sales:** • Sales Orders • Estimates/Quotes • Invoices • Merge Multiple Invoices for Same Customer • Sales Receipts • Sales Reps Restricted to Customers/Sales • Commission Reports • Note System for Customer Service Reps • Returns • Credit Memos • Credit Holds on Customers • Sub-Customers with Parent Billing • Number of External Connections • ShipStation Integration • Rentals and Consignments • Contract Pricing • Price Levels • “Cost Plus” Pricing Number one rated ERP software. Companion application for current SOS Inventory web application subscribers.

About

inSitu Inventory

This app digitizes warehouse operations by transforming sales orders into interactive picklists and packlists. It supports barcode scanning, bin location tracking, and real-time inventory management for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Interactive picklists and packlists
  • Barcode scanning and manual entry
  • Bin location, lot, and expiration tracking
  • Inbound and transfer management
  • Cycle counting and inventory audits
  • Wi-Fi printer support for labels and slips
Features
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Built for distributors and warehouse teams, inSitu Inventory turns sales orders into interactive picklists, then into packlists—complete with packing slips and labels—for a fully digital warehouse experience. Interactive Picklists & Packlists Turn approved orders into picklists, scan barcodes (Zebra, SocketMobile, Honeywell) or enter manually, then generate packlists with labels and slips when ready to ship. Bin Locations, Lot & Expiration Tracking Locate inventory precisely with support for multiple bin locations, lot numbers, and expiry dates. Barcode-Enabled Accuracy Scan products with compatible scanners, track quantities in real time, and prevent pick errors. Inbound & Transfer Management Generate receipts on incoming purchase orders (including lot/expiration details), and transfer stock across warehouses/location bins. Cycle Counting & Inventory Audits Create custom cycle counts, assign to pickers, and track live progress for ongoing stock accuracy. Wi-Fi Printer Support Print packing slips and shipping labels via Brother or Zebra printers—available as PDFs or physical printouts. Full Portal Integration Manage warehouse progress in real time from the web portal: assign tasks, oversee pickers, monitor order completion, and track inventory levels across bins.

Screenshots

SOS Inventory Software3 screens
inSitu Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: inSitu Inventory at 100% against SOS Inventory Software's 22%. inSitu Inventory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). SOS Inventory Software's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

inSitu Inventory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOS Inventory Software has 84 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of SOS Inventory Software's written reviews are positive against 100% of inSitu Inventory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOS Inventory Software ships an update monthly, inSitu Inventory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SOS Inventory Software versus inSitu Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOS Inventory SoftwareinSitu Inventory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (84 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaddle Oak SoftwareinSitu Mobile Software

Customer experience

SOS Inventory Software

All ratings82 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

inSitu Inventory

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SOS Inventory Software

No in-app purchases

None

inSitu Inventory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOS Inventory Software free?
SOS Inventory Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is inSitu Inventory free?
inSitu Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SOS Inventory Software or inSitu Inventory?
inSitu Inventory is rated higher. SOS Inventory Software averages 4.2 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while inSitu Inventory averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SOS Inventory Software or inSitu Inventory have ads?
Neither SOS Inventory Software nor inSitu Inventory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOS Inventory Software or inSitu Inventory?
SOS Inventory Software ships an update monthly, and inSitu Inventory fortnightly. Most recently, SOS Inventory Software was updated on October 29, 2026 and inSitu Inventory on October 24, 2026.

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