Comparison

Inventory Now vs Barcode to Sheet

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

Barcode to Sheet

This app allows you to create custom forms and scan barcodes to manage various types of records. It supports inventory, warehouse, attendance, library, and personal finance tracking, with options for image and GPS data entry.

Highlights
  • Custom form creation
  • Barcode scanning (QR, UPC, Code39, etc.)
  • Unlimited sheet creation
  • Data export to CSV/XML
  • Image and GPS data fields
  • Team collaboration (Enterprise)
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful barcode scanner for smarter data collection. Automatically save every barcode scan to Google Sheets and streamline inventory management, asset tracking, attendance, warehouse operations, inspections, field surveys, and more all from your iPhone. Whether you're a small business, warehouse team, retailer, manufacturer, or field professional, Barcode to Sheet helps you capture accurate data faster, reduce manual entry, and improve productivity. WHY BARCODE TO SHEET Scan barcodes using your iPhone camera Save every scan directly to Sheets Create unlimited custom forms for any workflow Continue scanning online or offline Automatically capture GPS location, timestamps, photos, and signatures Smart Calculation Columns for instant calculations Flexible field types to collect exactly the data you need Collaborate with your team in real time Export data to Excel and CSV Secure Cloud Backup for your data PERFECT FOR Inventory Management Asset Tracking Warehouse Operations Retail & Wholesale Attendance Tracking Stock Audits Logistics & Delivery Manufacturing Equipment Tracking Quality Inspections Field Surveys Healthcare & Laboratory Data Collection BUILD CUSTOM FORMS FOR ANY WORKFLOW Design forms that match your business process using powerful field types including: Text Number Dropdown Date & Time GPS Location Photos Email Website Smart Calculation Columns And many more Collect exactly the information you need without complicated setup. AUTOMATE YOUR WORKFLOW Eliminate manual data entry by scanning barcodes directly into Sheets. Customize forms, automate calculations, and simplify repetitive tasks to save time and reduce errors. REPLACE DEDICATED BARCODE SCANNERS No expensive hardware required. Simply use your iPhone camera to scan product barcodes and instantly record information with speed and accuracy. DESIGNED FOR TEAMS Collaborate in real time with your entire team. Multiple users can scan into the same Google Sheet, making Barcode to Sheet ideal for warehouses, retail stores, logistics teams, inspectors, and field workers. WHY CHOOSE BARCODE TO SHEET Fast and accurate barcode scanning Unlimited custom forms Smart Calculation Columns Offline support Cloud Backup Team collaboration Excel & CSV export No coding required Regular updates with new features Download Barcode to Sheet today and simplify barcode-based data collection for your business. Privacy Policy: https://www.velsof.com/privacy-policy Contact Us: support@velsof.com

Screenshots

Inventory Now4 screens
Barcode to Sheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inventory Now at 77% against Barcode to Sheet's 26%. Inventory Now also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Barcode to Sheet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Barcode to Sheet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Now has 694 ratings behind it against 121, 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 26% of Barcode to Sheet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inventory Now ships an update every 5 days, Barcode to Sheet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Inventory Now versus Barcode to Sheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventory NowBarcode to Sheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (694 ratings) — better4.2 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings694 — better121
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlogan seaseVelocity Software Solutions Private Limited

Customer experience

Inventory Now

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

Barcode to Sheet

All ratings120 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral21.1%
Negative52.6%

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

Barcode to Sheet

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
10 purchases

Barcode to Sheet

Subscriptions5
  • One Month 3 Users Subscription1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • One Month 5 Users Subscription1 Month trial$8.491 Month
  • 1 Month 10 Users Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Month 15 Users Subscription1 Month trial$12.491 Month
  • 1 Month 30 Users Subscription$24.991 Month
One-time5
  • Inventory Management$1.99
  • Unlock Pro - Remove Ads$3.99
  • Picture Pack$3.99
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  • Google Spreadsheet Add-on$7.99
  • Unlock Pro+$9.99

Questions

Is Inventory Now free?
Inventory Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode to Sheet free?
Barcode to Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inventory Now or Barcode to Sheet?
Inventory Now is rated higher. Inventory Now averages 4.7 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Barcode to Sheet averages 4.2 from 121 ratings.
Do Inventory Now or Barcode to Sheet have ads?
Neither Inventory Now nor Barcode to Sheet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inventory Now or Barcode to Sheet?
Inventory Now ships an update every 5 days, and Barcode to Sheet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Inventory Now was updated on October 31, 2026 and Barcode to Sheet on November 2, 2026.

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