Inventory Count vs DataScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inventory Count
This app allows for immediate inventory management while scanning barcodes. It features a split screen for simultaneous scanning and data processing, eliminating the need for sign-ups. It offers customizable scanning and advanced settings for efficient inventory checks.
- Split screen for simultaneous scanning and management
- Customizable scanning screen and area
- Unlimited free barcode scanning
- Excel import/export support
- Team mode for multiple users
- PC management program integration
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Barcode Scanner Without Screen Switching - Manage inventory immediately while scanning. - Split the scanning screen and data processing screen to perform scanning and inventory management simultaneously. - You can use it immediately after installation without signing up. - If you need the same performance as a PDA, install this app. [Key Features] ■ Customizable Scanning Screen - Adjust the size of the scan screen and change the scan area in real time to enable more accurate barcode scanning. ■ Unlimited Free Barcode Scanning - Barcode scanning is unlimited and free. - However, Excel export is limited if there are more than 50 scan records. [Features Supported by the App] ■ Barcode scanner - Barcode scanner that does not require sign-up - Accurate and fast barcode scanning with split scanning screen and real-time scanning area adjustment - Can replace existing PDAs or Bluetooth barcode scanners for inventory checks, orders, etc. - Supports Excel Import/Export ■ Barcode Master - Supports Excel Import/Export - Allows users to add custom columns to barcodes ■ Advanced scanner settings (available to free users) - Supports various data processing methods for duplicate scans - Allows manual quantity input - Supports alternative barcodes - Allows the use of decimal quantities - Supports continuous and single scanning - Allows setting the interval time for continuous scanning - Supports quantity increase, line addition, and manual input mode for duplicate scans - Real-time scanning area adjustment for accurate barcode scanning - Camera zoom in/out - Multilingual support ■ Team mode support - Sharing the same data for multiple users, free team creation/use - Administrator creates a team and users join to use it ■ PC management program support: - Can be linked with PC management program - Supports cloud and local network - PC management program installation Address https://pulmuone.github.io/barcode/publish.htm [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Privacy Policy] https://blog.naver.com/gwise/222703219470
DataScan
Transform your mobile device into a powerful barcode scanner for inventory management, stock counts, and asset tracking. Easily export scan data in CSV or Excel formats via email, cloud storage, or FTP/SFTP servers. Supports multiple scan modes and team customization for seamless integration with existing systems.
- Barcode scanning for inventory and asset tracking
- Export data to CSV or Excel
- Multiple scan modes (continuous, single, multiple, one-to-many, lookup)
- Import product lists
- Team customization options
- Offline scanning capability
- Supports 13 barcode types
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Turn your iPhone into a barcode scanner for inventory, stock counts and asset tracking. DataScan writes your scans to files that your ERP, warehouse system or spreadsheet can import: CSV or Excel, sent by email, saved to Files or uploaded to your FTP or SFTP server. No new hardware, no new infrastructure. Fits the Systems You Already Have Your ERP or warehouse system imports files. DataScan creates them the way your import expects: choose the delimiter, column headers (on or off; renamable in most modes), encoding, date and time format and file name. 5 Scan Modes - Continuous Scan – scan many barcodes in a row; touch and hold to pause - Single Value Scan – scan an item and type the quantity, with a running total, for stock counts - Multiple Value Scan – add a note, a location name, the GPS position and the weather to each scan, for inspections - One-to-Many Scan – link items to a box, pallet, bin or location - Lookup Scan – scan a code and see its row from your own product list Your Product List in the App Import a CSV from a file or a URL, refreshed daily if you like. Scans can show the item name, and the export can add every column of your list to each scan row. Where It Helps Warehouse - Goods receiving, cycle counts and stocktakes - Items per bin, box or pallet Retail - Stock counts with quantities - Price checks against your own list Field Service - Inspections with location, notes and weather - Parts per vehicle or job Offices, Schools and Labs - Asset lists and device carts - Samples per box or rack Export and Delivery - CSV (comma, semicolon, tab or pipe) or Excel (.xls) - Share sheet: Files, AirDrop and other apps - Email through the Mail app or your own SMTP server - Upload to your FTP or SFTP server - Email by SMTP and server uploads go out with one tap and show success or the error Built for Teams - Rename, hide and re-icon the scan modes; add your company name and colors - Set up more devices with one settings file - 13 barcode types, including QR Code, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, Data Matrix and PDF417 - Works offline: every scan is saved on the device the moment it is captured - No ads, no advertising ID In Use Since 2012 DataScan first came to the App Store in 2012. The current app came out in 2025 for iPhone and iPad. Subscription Pricing DataScan offers a 7-day free trial with full features. After the trial, continue with a subscription through the App Store. Pricing varies by location with monthly and annual options available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Note: Camera required for scanning. A network is needed for email, server uploads, weather and lookup downloads. Privacy Policy: https://datascan.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://datascan.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Inventory Count at 4.5 against DataScan's 1.0. Inventory Count also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Inventory Count sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DataScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Inventory Count holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Count has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Inventory Count ships an update every 9 days, DataScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inventory Count | DataScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hyeonmyeong Ji | Keitgen GmbH |
Customer experience
Inventory Count
DataScan
In-app purchases
Inventory Count
- All Access$4.991 Month
- Team-5$25.001 Month
- Team-10$49.991 Month
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- Team-20$99.991 Month
- Team-30$149.991 Month
- non-renewing subscriptions$4.99
DataScan
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year









