Comparison

Barcode Scanner vs Retail Scanning Inventory 3

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner

This app functions as a rapid barcode scanner for managing inventory. It's designed for efficient tracking of incoming and outgoing stock, suitable for distribution and logistics operations.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes quickly
  • Manage inventory
  • Track incoming stock
  • Track outgoing stock
  • Suitable for logistics
Features
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Barcode scanner app that allows you to scan barcodes on your phone, to manage incoming / outgoing inventory and inventory. Scan as fast as a commercial barcode scanning engine and scan 12 barcodes for distribution and logistics. [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Privacy Policy] https://blog.naver.com/gwise/222703219470

About

Retail Scanning Inventory 3

Features
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Retail Scanning Inventory 3 (RSI3) is a premium, high-speed physical inventory counting application designed for retail store auditors, warehouse counters, and inventory managers. Replacing legacy handheld devices, RSI3 delivers a lightning-fast, symmetrical, and offline-first scanning workflow. KEY FEATURES: 100% Offline-First: Perform complete audits entirely offline. Your scanning data remains securely on your device, with no internet dependency required. Hardware Keyboard Scanner Wedge Support: Designed to pair with Bluetooth barcode scanners and external keypads. Enable standard wedge keyboard emulation for rapid, hands-free data capture. Custom Item Master (Catalog) Import: Instantly load your item master using standard ITEM_MASTER.CSV files or download it from Computer Software hosting the computer application. Match barcodes to descriptions, pricing, and costs in real-time as you scan. Dynamic Input Modes: Toggle quantities, math operations, lot numbers, LPN tracking, and item conditions. Perform rapid-fire "quantity of one" scans or manual keyboard expressions. Offline Sharing & Exporting: Export your inventory audits in standard JSON file formats. Share them instantly using the native iOS Share Sheet, AirDrop, Email, or save them directly to the iOS Files app. Premium Multi-Pane Layout: Beautifully optimized dashboard styling for iPhone and iPad, supporting full multi-pane Navigation SplitViews and landscape layouts for maximum productivity. Eliminate expensive proprietary scanner hardware. Streamline your retail audits, stock takes, and warehouse cycles with RSI3 today! At least you will need to pair a Bluetooth scanner to efficiently collect data. The app can accept 1D Barcodes and 2D QR codes. You can also pair an external keypad to enhance your data entry.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner4 screens
Retail Scanning Inventory 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retail Scanning Inventory 3 at none against Barcode Scanner's shown. Retail Scanning Inventory 3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Barcode Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Retail Scanning Inventory 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner ships an update monthly, Retail Scanning Inventory 3 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode Scanner versus Retail Scanning Inventory 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannerRetail Scanning Inventory 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyeonmyeong JiJose Ponce

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • All Access$4.991 Month
1 purchases

Retail Scanning Inventory 3

One-time1
  • Full Activation License$199.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retail Scanning Inventory 3 free?
Retail Scanning Inventory 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Scanner or Retail Scanning Inventory 3 have ads?
Barcode Scanner shows ads; Retail Scanning Inventory 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or Retail Scanning Inventory 3?
Barcode Scanner ships an update monthly, and Retail Scanning Inventory 3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Scanner was updated on October 25, 2026 and Retail Scanning Inventory 3 on October 25, 2026.

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