Comparison

MyInventory+ vs TQS Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

MyInventory+

Easily build and manage your inventories by scanning product barcodes or entering codes manually. Track quantities, unit prices, and total inventory value in real-time. Export and import data in CSV format for seamless sharing and backup.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Manual product entry
  • Real-time inventory value
  • Quantity and unit price tracking
  • CSV export and import
  • Filter by category and product name
Features
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Build and manage your inventories simply and efficiently with MyInventory+ by simply scanning the product barcode, or entering the code manually. You can create the inventories you want by giving a name and a date, and start scanning your products. You can enter the quantity and its unit price, as well as the name of the product. If you re-scan a product, and it already exists in inventory, simply add the new quantity. MyInventory+ allows you to see in real time the total value of the inventory, as well as the quantities of a given product and its total value. You can filter the data to see the total inventory value for a given product category. MyInventory+ allows you to save your inventory, in CSV format, in the Files folder, as well as upload previously saved inventories. So you can import your inventory to any other device and continue your work, or simply view the older inventories. Because MyInventory+ saves the files in CSV format, they can be opened and edited, either in Pages or in Excel. MyInventory+ also allows you to send your inventory directly by E-mail or by Message, or save in Notes. After you create your Inventory, MyInventory+ allows you to manage it. Simply upload a CSV file with your previously created Inventory. You can check out existing products or check in new products. Just read or manually enter your product barcode, and MyInventory+ keeps your stock up to date, both in quantities and in value. With MyInventory+ you can always know which quantities and values are in stock, as well as the quantities and values entered and left. You can also filter by Category or Product Name. You can also export your stock management to the CSV format Files folder for viewing on your computer, or import to another device.

About

TQS Code Reader

This app decodes and validates 1D and 2D barcodes, checking their content against GS1 and IFA specifications. It provides detailed information about detected identifiers and displays inspection results clearly, storing them in a history database.

Highlights
  • GS1 and IFA code parsing
  • 1D and 2D code decoding
  • Detailed identifier information
  • Structure and content validation
  • Clear inspection result display
  • History database for scanned codes
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This app has been developed from scratch to support iOS devices now. It contains many improvements, such as a new GS1 and IFA data parser and validator. In addition, it is possible to view detailed information about the detected identifiers. The TQS Code Reader is an application for decoding and checking 1D and 2D codes. The app checks the code content for conformity with the current specifications of GS1 (www.gs1.org) and IFA (www.ifaffm.de). It supports the most important code types. SCOPE OF SERVICES The app allows the reading of the following code types: Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, DataMatrix, EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E, PDF417 and Aztec. The code content is parsed to interpret and check the contained data. CHECKS PERFORMED The code content is checked according to the following criteria: CHECKING THE STRUCTURE - Invalid pairs of element strings - Mandatory association of element strings CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIERS - Used charset - Data length - Check digit - Control character DISPLAY OF INSPECTION RESULTS The inspection results are displayed clearly and structured. Control characters are replaced in the raw value field by readable characters. Each detected element is displayed separately with its value. Reasons for errors are displayed and an overall result of the check is visualized. STORAGE OF INSPECTION RESULTS Scanned codes are stored in a history database. From there, the inspection results can be retrieved again.

Screenshots

MyInventory+4 screens
TQS Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TQS Code Reader at Free against MyInventory+'s $2.99. TQS Code Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

TQS Code Reader is free to download; MyInventory+ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TQS Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyInventory+ ships an update every 17 months, TQS Code Reader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyInventory+ versus TQS Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyInventory+TQS Code Reader
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulo CorreiaWIPOTEC GmbH

Customer experience

MyInventory+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TQS Code Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyInventory+

No in-app purchases

None

TQS Code Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyInventory+ free?
MyInventory+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TQS Code Reader free?
TQS Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyInventory+ or TQS Code Reader?
TQS Code Reader is rated higher. MyInventory+ averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TQS Code Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MyInventory+ or TQS Code Reader have ads?
Neither MyInventory+ nor TQS Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyInventory+ or TQS Code Reader?
MyInventory+ ships an update every 17 months, and TQS Code Reader every 6 months. Most recently, MyInventory+ was updated on September 3, 2026 and TQS Code Reader on September 20, 2026.

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