# Inventory with barcode vs Barcode Generator・Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: Inventory with barcode at none against Barcode Generator・Scanner's shown. Inventory with barcode also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (223 vs 1). Barcode Generator・Scanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Barcode Generator・Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Barcode Generator・Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory with barcode has 223 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Inventory with barcode ships an update daily, Barcode Generator・Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inventory with barcode | Barcode Generator・Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-with-barcode/id1563044692/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-generatorscanner/id6768608008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [emmanuel orvain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025308595) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 💡 Robust features
- 💬 Responsive developer support
- 💰 Good value for price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot assign two storage locations
- 🐛 Cannot clone products
- 🐛 Check out function doesn't deduct quantity
- 🐛 No low stock alerts
- 🐛 No multi-user support

**Reported bugs**

- Check out function does not deduct quantity
- Numbers delete right after entry
- Inventory lost after phone restore
- Subscription not working
- Import function not working (Dropbox, etc.)

**Requested features**

- Integration with Marketplaces
- Low stock alerts/notifications
- Search products by brand, reference, etc.
- View scanned UPC code on phone screen
- Multi-user support/sync across devices


### Barcode Generator・Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-generatorscanner/id6768608008)

Create and scan various barcode types for inventory and asset management. Customize artwork, export to print-ready formats, and manage generated codes locally. Supports multiple barcode standards and batch processing.

**Highlights:** Generate multiple barcode standards, Batch creation from CSV/TSV/TXT, Customize barcode artwork and styles, Export to PDF and SVG, Scan barcodes from camera or photos, Searchable history of generated and scanned codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inventory with barcode free?

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

### Is Barcode Generator・Scanner free?

Barcode Generator・Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inventory with barcode or Barcode Generator・Scanner?

Barcode Generator・Scanner is rated higher. Inventory with barcode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Barcode Generator・Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Inventory with barcode or Barcode Generator・Scanner have ads?

Barcode Generator・Scanner shows ads; Inventory with barcode does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inventory with barcode or Barcode Generator・Scanner?

Inventory with barcode ships an update daily, and Barcode Generator・Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, Inventory with barcode was updated on November 11, 2026 and Barcode Generator・Scanner on November 13, 2026.

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