# Barcodica vs Inventory Manager & Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Inventory Manager & Scanner at 5.0 against Barcodica's 4.4. Inventory Manager & Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Barcodica's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barcodica sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Inventory Manager & Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inventory Manager & Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively.

Barcodica ships an update every 6 weeks, Inventory Manager & Scanner every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcodica | Inventory Manager & Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodica-barcode-scanner/id1672434160/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-manager-and-scanner/id6468424946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martins Vasiljevs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588046133) | [Pablo Guardiola](https://appshunter.io/developer/885841141) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcodica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodica-barcode-scanner/id1672434160)

This app allows for efficient scanning of large numbers of barcodes, with features like continuous scanning and the ability to add extra data such as quantity, comments, and expiration dates. It also supports product creation and import for easy identification and inventory management.

**Highlights:** Continuous barcode scanning, Add quantity, comments, and expiration dates, Create and import product data, Export and import barcode lists, Quantity tracking, Search functionality, Expired product management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 months Pro Access | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro access. | $14.99 | per year |


### Inventory Manager & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-manager-and-scanner/id6468424946)

Manage your business inventory and sales efficiently from any device. Easily track stock, create invoices, and manage orders with a simple, intuitive interface. Supports multi-user collaboration and real-time statistics for comprehensive business oversight.

**Highlights:** Barcode and QR code scanning, Professional invoice creation, Real-time order management, Multi-platform access (mobile & web), Multi-user collaboration, Real-time statistics and reporting, Support for multiple warehouses/businesses

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $79.99 | per year |
| 50 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcodica free?

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

### Is Inventory Manager & Scanner free?

Inventory Manager & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barcodica or Inventory Manager & Scanner?

Inventory Manager & Scanner is rated higher. Barcodica averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Inventory Manager & Scanner averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Barcodica or Inventory Manager & Scanner have ads?

Barcodica shows ads; Inventory Manager & Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barcodica or Inventory Manager & Scanner?

Barcodica ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inventory Manager & Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, Barcodica was updated on November 3, 2026 and Inventory Manager & Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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