Comparison

basicWMS Warehouse Management vs Barcode Stash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

basicWMS Warehouse Management

Features
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With the warehouse management system basicWMS, warehouse stocks can be easily recorded and inventoried. Warehouse receipts and issues can be scanned and deposited quickly and efficiently via the barcode. All data is synchronized via iCloud to all devices and the data status can be exported via email at any time. Create a new product in basicWMS with barcode and a name. Capture the barcode of inputs and outputs with the integrated camera to track inventory changes, add comments and record the processor. Retrieve the current inventory of any product at any time All data is synced to all your devices via iCloud when internet access is available. Thus, any number of scanners can be in use at the same time. All product statuses or booking histories can be exported flexibly by mail at any time in order to archive the data separately or to check the booking histories. Supported code types: Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14, PDF417, QR, UPC-E. The free version includes up to 10 products that can be managed via basicWMS. For more products a premium version can be purchased. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Barcode Stash

Effortlessly scan, generate, and organize all your barcodes in one secure location. This app supports numerous formats, offers smart actions based on scanned data, and allows for easy sharing and cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Scan 11 barcode formats
  • Generate custom barcodes
  • Organize with descriptions and tags
  • Smart actions for scanned data
  • Map scanned locations
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Export/import in JSON or CSV
Features
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Barcode Stash is a fast, private barcode scanner and generator that keeps your entire barcode library organized in one place. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any barcode and Barcode Stash reads it instantly. Supports 11 formats: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, PDF417, Aztec, DataMatrix, and ITF-14. Bulk mode lets you scan dozens of barcodes in rapid succession - each one is highlighted live in the viewfinder, and duplicates are automatically skipped. CREATE YOUR OWN Generate barcodes from scratch. Pick any supported format, enter your data, and get a pixel-perfect barcode ready to save or share. Real-time input validation catches errors before you tap save. STAY ORGANIZED Every barcode, scanned or created, is saved to a searchable history grouped by date. Add descriptions, tags, and favorites. Batch select to delete, tag, or export multiple barcodes at once. Filter by type, source, favorites, or tags to find what you need fast. SMART ACTIONS Barcode Stash detects what's inside each barcode and offers the right action: open a URL, compose an email, make a call, send an SMS, connect to Wi-Fi, add a calendar event, save a contact, or view a location on the map. MAP YOUR SCANS Barcodes captured with location data appear on an interactive map. Choose between standard, satellite, and hybrid views. Add or update locations on any barcode at any time. SHARE BEAUTIFULLY Share barcodes as a clean image or as a rich card with the barcode type, raw value, description, date, address, and a map snapshot. Choose exactly which details to include - your preferences are remembered. COLLECTION STATS View a breakdown of your barcode library: totals by type, favorites count, tags, locations, and how many you've generated versus scanned. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES iCloud keeps your barcodes in sync across all your devices. Changes sync automatically, no duplicates, no data loss. EXPORT & IMPORT Back up your entire collection as JSON or CSV, or import barcodes from another device. Duplicates are automatically detected and skipped on import. FULLY ACCESSIBLE Complete VoiceOver support throughout the app. Every button, toggle, and barcode row has descriptive labels and hints. Animations respect the Reduce Motion setting. AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No servers. Your barcodes stay on your device and in your iCloud - nowhere else.

Screenshots

basicWMS Warehouse Management4 screens
Barcode Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Stash at none against basicWMS Warehouse Management's 2. Barcode Stash also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). basicWMS Warehouse Management's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. basicWMS Warehouse Management sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Barcode Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

basicWMS Warehouse Management ships an update every 7 months, Barcode Stash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
basicWMS Warehouse Management versus Barcode Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbasicWMS Warehouse ManagementBarcode Stash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikodemus SperlichAlexis Lours

In-app purchases

2 purchases

basicWMS Warehouse Management

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited products$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Permanently unlimited products$299.99
None

Barcode Stash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is basicWMS Warehouse Management free?
basicWMS Warehouse Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Stash free?
Barcode Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do basicWMS Warehouse Management or Barcode Stash have ads?
Neither basicWMS Warehouse Management nor Barcode Stash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, basicWMS Warehouse Management or Barcode Stash?
basicWMS Warehouse Management ships an update every 7 months, and Barcode Stash every 4 days. Most recently, basicWMS Warehouse Management was updated on September 10, 2026 and Barcode Stash on September 5, 2026.

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