Comparison

CodeREADr vs Inventory & Storage Manager

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

Head to head
About

CodeREADr

This app provides enterprise-grade barcode scanning and data capture for businesses. It allows for the collection, validation, and tracking of data through various input methods, including forms, photos, and signatures, integrating with paid web services for comprehensive management.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode scanning with device camera
  • Data capture with form fields and signatures
  • Real-time recording and validation
  • Offline scanning with auto-sync
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Customizable scanning modes and rules
Features
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CodeREADr is an enterprise-grade barcode scanner and data capture app used by businesses and integrated by developers for capturing, validating and tracking data (AIDC). Use the app in conjunction with our paid web services to scan barcodes, read NFC, and capture text (OCR). You can collect data with form fields, secondary scans, multiple choice answers, drop-down menus, photos, GPS locations, and signatures. You can record and validate the data embedded in each scanned barcode and know who scanned (app usernames), what they scanned (i.e. barcodes, RFID/NFC, OCR), when they scanned (timestamps), where they scanned (GPS), how they scanned (capture type), and why they scanned (your configured workflow). To try the app, simply register within the app or at CodeREADr.com to use our Free Plan (limited to 50 scans per month). Ideal for ticket validation, access control, inventory, asset tracking, logistics, attendance, security patrols, lead retrieval, coupon/voucher/loyalty programs, retail price audits, scan-to-order services, and more. The app uses the devices built-in camera but you can optionally use rugged, dedicated scanning devices and accessories with standard keyboard emulation. Features: * Fast, accurate scanning of print and mobile barcodes using the device's own camera. * Secure, real-time recording and validation of every scan. * Manage users, databases, services, and more with the integrated SaaS web service. * Scan offline for recording and validation with Auto-Sync in the background. * Simply hover the camera over the target barcode to read it. * Scan up to 50 commercial, industrial and medical barcode types. * SD PRO Scan Modes: Batch (captures up to 100 barcodes in a single camera view), Framing (select decoding window), Targeting (targets one code among many), Selecting (preview multiple codes and select), and Triggering (simulates pressing a button or trigger to scan a specific barcode). * SD PRO Rule-Based Scanning: Create rules to scan only the barcode(s) you want to capture in the camera view. * Auto-Next-Scan for continuous, repetitive scanning (no need to press any buttons). * Kiosk Mode for unattended applications and to hide in-app settings. * Developer API, Postback URL and Direct Scan to URL for using your own servers. * Scan Mask technology (Pattern Matching) if no database is available. * Import databases. Export barcodes. * Custom question-answer scripts for form data. * Conditional and custom validations of scanned and collected data. * White Label version available to rebrand the app. * Single Sign-On (SSO) SAML 2.0 supported. Questions? Feedback? Email: info@codereadr.com

About

Inventory & Storage Manager

Easily manage your inventory and storage using NFC tags, QR codes, and barcodes. Automatically retrieve product details and store your inventory data locally or on NFC tags for quick access. Compatible with Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • NFC tag read/write compatibility
  • QR and 2D barcode reading
  • Automatic product data retrieval
  • Local and iCloud storage
  • NFC tag inventory tracking
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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Inventory & Storage Manager features: - Read and Write compatibility with most NFC tags (miFare, iso7816, ISO15693, feliCa, etc.) - Read compatibility with most QR and 2D barcodes (upce, code39, code39Mod43, ean13, ean8, code93, code128, pdf417, qr, aztec, itf14, dataMatrix) - Automatic retrieval of products names, description and even images from valid EAN barcodes. - Storing products and storages containing products locally in your iOS device, iCloud, and transfer then to NFC tags. - Retrieval of inventory data from NFC tags: you can keep track of your inventory without the need of opening boxes or drawers! All the data in the palm of your hand in a matter of seconds! - Apple Watch compatible!

Screenshots

CodeREADr4 screens
Inventory & Storage Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeREADr at 4.5 against Inventory & Storage Manager's 1.0. CodeREADr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). Inventory & Storage Manager's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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 & Storage Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodeREADr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeREADr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeREADr has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, Inventory & Storage Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CodeREADr versus Inventory & Storage Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeREADrInventory & Storage Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeREADr IncFrancisco Fortes Lucena

Customer experience

CodeREADr

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.4%

Inventory & Storage Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CodeREADr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Inventory & Storage Manager

One-time1
  • Full package$2.99

Questions

Is CodeREADr free?
CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inventory & Storage Manager free?
Inventory & Storage Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or Inventory & Storage Manager?
CodeREADr is rated higher. CodeREADr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Inventory & Storage Manager averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CodeREADr or Inventory & Storage Manager have ads?
Neither CodeREADr nor Inventory & Storage Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeREADr or Inventory & Storage Manager?
CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, and Inventory & Storage Manager weekly. Most recently, CodeREADr was updated on August 29, 2026 and Inventory & Storage Manager on September 18, 2026.

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