# Directive vs Inventory Tracker Itemlist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Directive at 60% against Inventory Tracker Itemlist's 52%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Directive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Inventory Tracker Itemlist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Directive ships an update every 5 weeks, Inventory Tracker Itemlist monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Directive | Inventory Tracker Itemlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-tracker-itemlist/id1548649551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **211** |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleFin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402352690) | [Dabotech Studio d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879780683) |

## What reviewers say

### Directive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directive-maintenance-app/id1503550067)

This app helps you remember and manage routine maintenance tasks for important items. It provides templates, reminders, and tools to make maintenance easy to complete and track, saving you money and providing peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Maintenance task templates, Customizable reminders and notifications, Store task details and notes, Quick action buttons for parts/service, Maintenance history tracking, Cross-device syncing (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Directive Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful
- 💡 Great for maintenance tasks
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices
- 💡 Minimalist design
- 💡 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues reported
- 🐛 App not updated frequently
- 🐛 Widget customization lacking
- 🐛 Notes/details fields too small
- 🐛 No watch app

**Reported bugs**

- Old, deleted items still show in notifications
- App continues to show completed items as due
- Sync feature not working for some
- Sync feature selective between devices
- Directive added twice bug

**Requested features**

- Archive tasks option
- Preset 45-day option
- More customizable widgets
- Option to archive tasks
- Print or save PDF option


### Inventory Tracker Itemlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-tracker-itemlist/id1548649551)

Organize and track your belongings with a user-friendly inventory management system. Share locations, categorize items, and find them quickly with advanced search and barcode scanning. Access your data securely in the cloud, even offline, and export for record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Share locations with collaborators, Customizable item categorization, Advanced search functionality, Barcode scanner for quick lookup, Cloud-based syncing and offline access, Export data to CSV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Itemlist PRO (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Itemlist PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Itemlist PRO (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Itemlist PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Press Access (Not for Sale) | Free | one-time |
| Itemlist PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Itemlist PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Itemlist PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Itemlist PRO (Lifetime) | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for organizing home inventory and tracking items
- 📸 Built-in camera integration for easy photo capture
- 🔄 Seamless cloud syncing across multiple devices
- 💡 Innovative hierarchical container system
- 🎯 Perfect for users with ADHD and organization challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Email verification system frequently fails
- 📱 No Mac app despite premium pricing
- ⏱️ Excessive clicking required for basic operations
- 🔐 Pro/lifetime membership sharing issues
- 📸 Photo requirement mandatory for all items

**Reported bugs**

- Email verification link not sending or not working
- Pro membership not visible to shared account users
- Barcode scanner inconsistent detection and submission
- Email verification code delivery failures
- Password character restrictions limiting security

**Requested features**

- Manual drag-and-drop reordering of containers and items
- Optional photo uploads instead of mandatory
- Mac application
- Move button in list view for faster item relocation
- Persistent bottom menu to reduce navigation clicks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Directive free?

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

### Is Inventory Tracker Itemlist free?

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

### Do Directive or Inventory Tracker Itemlist have ads?

Neither Directive nor Inventory Tracker Itemlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Directive or Inventory Tracker Itemlist?

Directive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Inventory Tracker Itemlist monthly. Most recently, Directive was updated on October 23, 2026 and Inventory Tracker Itemlist on October 24, 2026.

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