# Random Drawer vs Inventory with barcode

The clearest difference is rating: Inventory with barcode at 4.7 against Random Drawer's 2.9. Inventory with barcode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Random Drawer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inventory with barcode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Random Drawer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inventory with barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory with barcode has 217 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Random Drawer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Inventory with barcode's.

Random Drawer ships an update every 2 months, Inventory with barcode daily. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Drawer | Inventory with barcode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-drawer/id1454115372/reviews) | **[4.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-with-barcode/id1563044692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Giuliani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333671865) | [emmanuel orvain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025308595) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Drawer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-drawer/id1454115372)

This app helps you generate random numbers within a specified range, with an option to exclude certain numbers. It also allows you to create and manage lists of names for random selection, with features to remove drawn items and import lists from files. A history of past draws is maintained for each list.

**Highlights:** Random number generation, Number blacklisting, Name list creation, Random name drawing, Remove drawn items, Import lists from files, Draw history tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Inventory with barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-with-barcode/id1563044692)

Transform your device into a powerful inventory management system. Quickly scan barcodes to track stock, manage product details, and export data for analysis. Ideal for businesses needing efficient real-time stock control.

**Highlights:** Real-time stock management, Ultra-fast barcode scanner, Automate and simplify inventory, Sync data with Dropbox, Export inventory data, Supplier management, Multi-inventory support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account / Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Account / Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Account / Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Account - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Drawer free?

Random Drawer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inventory with barcode free?

Inventory with barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Random Drawer or Inventory with barcode?

Inventory with barcode is rated higher. Random Drawer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Inventory with barcode averages 4.7 from 217 ratings.

### Do Random Drawer or Inventory with barcode have ads?

Random Drawer shows ads; Inventory with barcode does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random Drawer or Inventory with barcode?

Random Drawer ships an update every 2 months, and Inventory with barcode daily. Most recently, Random Drawer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Inventory with barcode on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*