Stock vs Barcode Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stock
Manage your business inventory with a single, cloud-based application. This integrated suite handles inventory, sales, procurement, customer service, and supply chain for small to medium-sized companies. Gain timely insights through analytics and reporting.
- Cloud-based inventory management
- Sales and procurement tracking
- Customer service tools
- Supply chain management
- Integrated analytics and reporting
- End-to-end business process support
Read full descriptionHide full description
StockBoss gives you the benefits of a software solution that enables you to run your business inventory with a single, cloud based application. StockBoss has been specifically designed and is ideally suited for small and medium size companies and subsidiaries of large corporations. It is a complete, integrated suite that runs your entire inventory, sales, procurement, customer service and supply chain enabling end-to-end business processes across your organization, providing timely insights through integrated analytics and reporting.
Barcode Manager
Easily store and access all your important barcodes, QR codes, and passes from one place. Use widgets for instant access to boarding passes, loyalty cards, and event tickets without opening the app. Quickly scan or import codes, organize them, and create new ones for Wi-Fi or contacts.
- Quick barcode scanning
- Organized code library
- Multiple barcode formats supported
- Home screen widgets for instant access
- Special code generators (Wi-Fi, vCard)
- Import and export codes
- Clean and simple interface
Read full descriptionHide full description
Barcoder is the easiest way to keep all your important barcodes, QR codes, and passes right at your fingertips. Whether it’s boarding passes, loyalty cards, Wi-Fi credentials, or event tickets – store them securely and access them instantly from the app or widgets on your Home Screen. Features: • Quick Barcode Scanning – Use your camera or import images to add new barcodes in seconds. • Organized Code Library – Browse and search your saved codes with clear labels and types. • Multiple Formats Supported – QR, Code128, PDF417, Aztec, and more. • Widgets for Instant Access – Configure small or medium widgets to show your most-used codes without opening the app. • Special Generators – Create barcodes for Wi-Fi, vCard contacts, or calendar events in one tap. • Import & Export – Backup your codes or transfer them between devices easily. • Clean, Simple Interface – Focused on speed and ease of use. Never search through emails or dig through your wallet again – with Barcoder, your codes are always ready when you need them. Download Barcoder today and make your barcodes as mobile as you are!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stock at none against Barcode Manager's 2. Stock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stock ships an update every 10 days, Barcode Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stock | Barcode Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Element Materials Technology Laboratory Solutions UK Ltd | Shaffex Limited |
Customer experience
Stock
Barcode Manager
In-app purchases
Stock
No in-app purchases
Barcode Manager
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Pro Version$4.99
Questions
Is Stock free?
Is Barcode Manager free?
Do Stock or Barcode Manager have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stock or Barcode Manager?
Other comparisons















