Renesas SmartConfig vs InStock Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Renesas SmartConfig
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The SmartConfig app from Renesas Electronics is a mobile application that works with devices which support the Renesas remote configuration service, such as Development Kits based on Renesas DA14531 Bluetooth® Low Energy SoC. With the app you can connect to devices which support the configuration service and modify settings that are available on the peer device. Each device has its own extensible set of settings which are discovered by the app on connection.
InStock Now
Easily manage your store's inventory by scanning item barcodes. The app includes a pre-populated database for bars and liquor stores, allowing you to add new items and export your updated inventory to other devices.
- Barcode scanning for inventory
- Pre-populated item database
- Add custom items
- Export inventory data
- Supports multiple devices
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Take inventory in your store or bar by scanning the barcode of each item. The app is pre-populated with a database of items commonly found in a bar and liquor store or package store, but other items can be added by scanning the barcode of each item, and the updated database can then be exported to other devices, if desired.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Renesas SmartConfig at none against InStock Now's 1. Renesas SmartConfig also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.1). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. InStock Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Renesas SmartConfig asks for nothing beyond the download.
Renesas SmartConfig ships an update every 34 months, InStock Now every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Renesas SmartConfig | InStock Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 22 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Renesas Electronics | Kelly Technology Inc. |
In-app purchases
Renesas SmartConfig
No in-app purchases
InStock Now
- Remove Ads$5.99
Questions
Is Renesas SmartConfig free?
Is InStock Now free?
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