Comparison

Stock vs Barcode Manager

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based inventory management
  • Sales and procurement tracking
  • Customer service tools
  • Supply chain management
  • Integrated analytics and reporting
  • End-to-end business process support
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Stock4 screens
Barcode Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stock versus Barcode Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStockBarcode Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElement Materials Technology Laboratory Solutions UK LtdShaffex Limited

Customer experience

Stock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Barcode Manager

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Barcode Manager

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Stock free?
Stock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Manager free?
Barcode Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stock or Barcode Manager have ads?
Neither Stock nor Barcode Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stock or Barcode Manager?
Stock ships an update every 10 days, and Barcode Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stock was updated on November 2, 2026 and Barcode Manager on November 3, 2026.

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