# CodeREADr vs Inventory & Storage Manager

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.

Both are free to download. Inventory & Storage Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodeREADr asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeREADr | Inventory & Storage Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereadr-barcode-scanner/id389044458/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-and-storage-manager/id1541182235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeREADr Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742245227) | [Francisco Fortes Lucena](https://appshunter.io/developer/977001064) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeREADr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereadr-barcode-scanner/id389044458)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Inventory & Storage Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-and-storage-manager/id1541182235)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full package | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*