Comparison

Portable Inventory vs Spreadsheet data entry

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

Head to head
About

Portable Inventory

Easily track the quantity of any items, from personal belongings to business inventory. Set warning levels and organize items into groups for quick visual identification. Monitor item changes and view detailed statistics and rankings.

Highlights
  • Track item counts
  • Set warning levels
  • Organize items by groups
  • Visual item status indicators
  • View item statistics and rankings
  • Change log for items and groups
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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Portable Inventory helps you to keep track of the count of anything you want. Personal stuff, office supplies, product storage, etc. You can add different items into the app, set its initial count, warning count, and separate items by groups. Each item will be displayed as different colors on the main page, so that you can add or reduce the count. When an item’s count is equal or less than the warning count, a little yellow triangle with an excalmatory mark will be display on the item, and the group it belongs to. In addition, the app provided various functions to see statistics for your items or groups. You can check out the increasing, or decreasing ranking list of your items or groups in a specified time period. You can also see the change logs for all items and groups. The app works both on iPhone and iPad, and fully supports iCloud. You may edit your items across all your devices and your data will be safely stored in iCloud. And of course you can wipe out all data as you need.

About

Spreadsheet data entry

Easily input data from your phone directly into Google Sheets or CSV files. Capture various data types like scanned codes, locations, and text. Streamline workflows for accounting, inventory, and more.

Highlights
  • Send data to Google Sheets/CSV
  • Scan QR and Barcodes
  • Capture Geolocation
  • Input Text, Numbers, Dates
  • Use predefined lists
  • Seamless Google Suite integration
Features
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Effortlessly send data from your phone directly to your Google Sheets or CSV file. Perfect for on-the-go data saving and management. This powerful tool is your ultimate companion for accounting, expense tracking as a smart spending tracker, warehouse inventory, and much more. Streamline your workflow by capturing information instantly—whether it's scanning a barcode, saving a location, or creating a new entry in your list maker. Capture & Save Various Data Types: - Scan it: QR and Barcode data directly to your spreadsheet. - Geolocation: Save your current coordinates or pick a point on the map. - Text and Numbers for detailed notes. - Dates & Timestamps: Automatic or custom entries. - Predefined Lists: Select values from a custom list. - Yes/No selectors for quick checks. Seamless Integration with Google Suite The app works flawlessly with Google Sheets, can replace Google Forms, allowing you to convert csv to Excel spreadsheet compatible files with ease. The revolutionary Scan to Sheets technology means data from codes appears in your rows and columns instantly, eliminating manual transcription. How It Works: - Select a form. - Input data (scan, type, or select). - Tap "Send". - Watch as the information appears live in your spreadsheet on Google Drive. Connect Your Google Sheet in Minutes: - Authorize your Google account. - Configure your target spreadsheet URL. What is a Form? A Form defines the structure of your data entry, linking input fields to specific columns in your target spreadsheet. Create them manually for full control or choose a ready-made template from our library. Create a Form Manually: - Create a spreadsheet in your Google Drive. - In the app, create a new form: - Paste the spreadsheet URL and sheet name. - Configure each field: name, data type, and target column. - Save. Use a Predefined Template: - Browse the form library. - Tap "Add to my forms" – a copy of the spreadsheet template is saved to your Drive. Automate your data logging, enhance productivity, and ensure accurate data saving for any project. Download now to transform your phone into a powerful data hub. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://bytepace.com/spreadsheet-data-entry/tos-and-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Portable Inventory4 screens
Spreadsheet data entry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spreadsheet data entry at 5.0 against Portable Inventory's 4.1. Spreadsheet data entry also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Portable Inventory's advantage is ratings volume (220 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Portable Inventory sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Spreadsheet data entry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spreadsheet data entry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable Inventory has 220 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Portable Inventory's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spreadsheet data entry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Portable Inventory versus Spreadsheet data entry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable InventorySpreadsheet data entry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (220 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings220 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Wangqi03 Technology Ltd.Ruslan Musagitov

Customer experience

Portable Inventory

All ratings220 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.3%

Spreadsheet data entry

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Portable Inventory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inventory counts resetting to zero unexpectedly
  • Inability to edit item names after creation
  • Issues with importing large inventory lists

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add photo support for inventory items
  • Ability to set minimum stock levels
  • Option to sort and rearrange inventory lists
  • Implement a reset function to reset all counts to zero
  • Add push notifications for low stock items
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  • Improve sharing and collaboration features

Spreadsheet data entry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Portable Inventory

One-time3
  • Complete Version$1.99
  • Pro Version$7.29
  • Pro Version$9.99
3 purchases

Spreadsheet data entry

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited mode for 1 month$3.491 Month
  • Unlimited mode for 3 months$8.993 Months
  • Unlimited mode for 1 year7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Portable Inventory free?
Portable Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spreadsheet data entry free?
Spreadsheet data entry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Portable Inventory or Spreadsheet data entry?
Spreadsheet data entry is rated higher. Portable Inventory averages 4.1 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Spreadsheet data entry averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Portable Inventory or Spreadsheet data entry have ads?
Neither Portable Inventory nor Spreadsheet data entry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Portable Inventory or Spreadsheet data entry?
Portable Inventory ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spreadsheet data entry every 3 weeks. Most recently, Portable Inventory was updated on October 13, 2026 and Spreadsheet data entry on October 10, 2026.

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