# Pantry Manager vs BLE Scan Pro

The clearest difference is price: BLE Scan Pro at Free against Pantry Manager's $3.99. BLE Scan Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6). Pantry Manager's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BLE Scan Pro is free to download; Pantry Manager costs $3.99 up front. Pantry Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BLE Scan Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BLE Scan Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pantry Manager has 80 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pantry Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, BLE Scan Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pantry Manager | BLE Scan Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-manager/id512026829/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scan-pro/id1671172913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MJ Lyco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/512026832) | [Spyridon Bousios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168309944) |

## What reviewers say

### Pantry Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-manager/id512026829)

Manage household items, reduce food waste with expiration reminders, and create smart shopping lists. Sync across devices and share with family. Features barcode scanning and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Expiration date reminders, Smart shopping list, Barcode scanning, Cloud syncing, Apple Watch support, Custom categories and locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync Photos | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Effective barcode scanning (when working)
- ✅ Comprehensive inventory tracking across multiple locations
- 🔔 Expiration date reminders and alerts
- 💰 Helps save money by preventing duplicate purchases
- 🔄 Syncs across multiple Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 📵 App stops working after updates
- 🔌 Poor barcode scanner reliability
- ❌ Inconsistent data syncing between devices
- 😞 Lack of customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently and becomes unstable
- Barcode scanner produces blurry/unreadable images
- Items fail to save or delete properly
- Syncing fails between devices
- App won't open after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Meal planner integration with ingredient allocation
- Manual UPC code entry without full product lookup
- Multiple expiration dates for same product
- Offline functionality without data loss
- Fractional quantity support (e.g., 1/2 kg)


### BLE Scan Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scan-pro/id1671172913)

Easily scan and identify Bluetooth Low Energy devices nearby. Track their signal strength and discover hidden devices. Organize your frequently used devices for quick access.

**Highlights:** Scan BLE devices, Check device distance, Discover hidden devices, Add favorite devices, Accurate signal calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pantry Manager free?

Pantry Manager costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is BLE Scan Pro free?

BLE Scan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pantry Manager or BLE Scan Pro?

BLE Scan Pro is rated higher. Pantry Manager averages 3.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while BLE Scan Pro averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Pantry Manager or BLE Scan Pro have ads?

Neither Pantry Manager nor BLE Scan Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pantry Manager or BLE Scan Pro?

Pantry Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and BLE Scan Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Pantry Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and BLE Scan Pro on October 17, 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.*