Comparison

Inventory Now vs Stock Control

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

Head to head
About

Inventory Now

Manage your retail inventory from purchase to sale with barcode scanning, real-time sync, and integrated checkout. Track products, generate invoices, and monitor profits effortlessly. Ideal for small businesses and resellers.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Real-time multi-device sync
  • Integrated checkout via Square
  • Order and payment tracking
  • Invoice and receipt generation
  • Low stock alerts
  • Import/export via CSV
Features
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Know what you have, where it is, and your take home profits at a glance. Inventory Now tracks every item from purchase to sale — barcode scanning, real-time team sync, Square checkout, and true profit after expenses. Built for resellers, small shops, and any team managing stock across locations. SCAN ANYTHING — Use your camera or an external scanner to find or add items instantly. Generate your Barcodes and SKUs. WIth Smart Scan: snap a photo and we'll create the item for you, with a suggested retail price. SELL AND GET PAID — Create orders and take payments. Accept in-person payments through Square Point of Sale and Tap to Pay. Track order status, customer details, refunds and returns. Send professional invoices and receipts in seconds. KNOW YOUR REAL PROFIT — Track unit cost and auto-calculate sale prices and margins. Log expenses so your profit numbers are real. See inventory value, sales, and profit at a glance. WORK AS A TEAM — Sync across devices and team members, so everyone sees the same stock. Run stocktake sessions together: scan what's on the shelf, reconcile against what the system says, and review the report as the numbers come together. CONNECT YOUR CHANNELS — Sync with Shopify. Push listings to eBay with one click and track the orders that come back. Send expenses and revenue to QuickBooks. NEVER RUN OUT — Get notified when stock dips low. Inventory Now estimates days of stock remaining and lets you set your own reorder thresholds by quantity or lead time. ORGANIZE IT YOUR WAY — Name, category, subcategory, UPC, SKU, location, images, notes, and custom fields. Add variants and track quantities across multiple locations. Sort, filter, and search to find anything instantly. Move data in and out with CSV import and export. Use Average cost basis for first-in-first-out cost calculations. EVERYWHERE YOU WORK — Use it on iPhone, iPad, MacOS and any device with a web browser. Your data is backed up automatically and can be restored at any time. SUBSCRIPTIONS — Inventory Now is free to try. Full functionality requires a service subscription: Personal — core inventory tracking for a single user, from $10 / mo. Professional — for teams and advanced features, from $20 / mo. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.inventorynow.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.inventorynow.com/privacy-policy Questions? support@inventorynow.com

About

Stock Control

Manage inventory levels across multiple locations to prevent stockouts. Scan barcodes for quick updates, set low-stock alerts, and collaborate with your team. Ideal for businesses, job sites, or home organization.

Highlights
  • Multi-location stock tracking
  • Barcode scanning for updates
  • Low-stock alerts
  • Team collaboration and access control
  • Product image and details view
  • Past order history
Features
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Never run out of products or supplies again! The Stock Control app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac helps you manage your stock levels, ensuring you always have what you need, when and where you need it. Whether you’re running a business, managing supplies for jobs, or keeping your home inventory organised, this app is designed to help you keep track of your stock levels. How can Stock Control help you or your business? • Stay Organised Across All Locations - Keep track of product quantities across multiple storage locations. Whether it’s your warehouse, van, or office, you’ll always know what’s in stock and where it is. • Update Stock in Seconds - Use your device’s camera to scan product barcodes for fast updates. Quickly find and open the product info view to adjust its details or quantities for each location. • Never miss a reorder - Set low-stock alerts for each product in every location and get timely notifications. Avoid the stress of running out of essential items by reordering before it’s too late. • Collaborate with Your Team - Easily share your stock list with team members, giving them access to view and update product quantities. You can even control which locations each person can access and revoke permissions at any time. • Reduce Wasted Time and Costs - Avoid unnecessary trips to the store by ensuring your vans and shelves are always fully stocked, helping you save time, reduce costs, and keep projects or sales on track without interruptions. • Keep Customers and Projects on Track - Whether it’s customer treatments, job site supplies or product sales, Stock Control can help you make sure that you do not miss a delivery, treatment, or sale due to lack of stock. Features Designed for Your Needs • View all your products with images, titles, and quantity values. • Choose from multiple display and sorting options for a customised view. • Easily update stock with a slideover view for product details and quantities. • Set low stock values to be alerted when you need to reorder or restock items at a certain location. • Keep a record of past orders, including order numbers, dates, quantities, and notes, with quick links to reorder. • Manage multiple storage locations effortlessly. • Share stock information with team members and manage their access to specific locations. Why Download Stock Control? Stock Control is more than just an app—it’s your partner in staying organised, proactive, and efficient. Reduce wasted time and money on stock issues. Start taking control of your stock now! - Subscription Details - Stock Control requires a month to month subscription after your 14 day free trial. Your subscription can be cancelled at any time. No long term commitment required. Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Price may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://smudge.app/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://smudge.app/app-terms

Screenshots

Inventory Now4 screens
Stock Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Inventory Now at 4.7 against Stock Control's 1.0. Inventory Now also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Inventory Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Stock Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inventory Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Now has 694 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Inventory Now's written reviews are positive against 50% of Stock Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inventory Now ships an update every 5 days, Stock Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Inventory Now versus Stock Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventory NowStock Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (694 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings694 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlogan seaseThomas Coomer

Customer experience

Inventory Now

All ratings694 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative16.0%

Stock Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Inventory Now

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inventory data disappearing
  • Exporting CSV files not working
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to add multiple photos per item
  • Option to sort and filter inventory
  • Integration with sales/POS systems
  • Detailed reporting and analytics
  • Decimal support for cost/pricing
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  • Reorder quantity and max stock alerts

Stock Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Inventory Now

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Subscription7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Basic Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro Subscription7 Days trial$239.991 Year
6 purchases

Stock Control

Subscriptions6
  • Tier 114 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • Tier 2$24.991 Month
  • Tier 3$49.991 Month
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  • Tier 1 (1 year)14 Days trial$59.001 Year
  • Tier 2 (1 year)$249.001 Year
  • Tier 3 (1 year)$499.001 Year

Questions

Is Inventory Now free?
Inventory Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stock Control free?
Stock Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inventory Now or Stock Control?
Inventory Now is rated higher. Inventory Now averages 4.7 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Stock Control averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Inventory Now or Stock Control have ads?
Neither Inventory Now nor Stock Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inventory Now or Stock Control?
Inventory Now ships an update every 5 days, and Stock Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Inventory Now was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stock Control on October 24, 2026.

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