# Sortly vs Inventory Management

The clearest difference is rating: Sortly at 4.7 against Inventory Management's 4.3. Sortly also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 652) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). Inventory Management's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sortly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Inventory Management sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sortly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sortly has 9.6K ratings behind it against 652, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Sortly's written reviews are positive against 53% of Inventory Management's.

Sortly ships an update weekly, Inventory Management every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sortly | Inventory Management |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sortly-inventory-simplified/id529353551/reviews)** | [4.3 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-management-boxkit/id1209159428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 652 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sortly Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529353561) | [Versus Dynamics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642242518) |

## What reviewers say

### Sortly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sortly-inventory-simplified/id529353551)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily track, organize, and manage your business inventory from any device or location. This mobile solution offers smart features like barcode scanning, low stock alerts, and customizable reporting to streamline your operations. It's designed for businesses of all sizes looking to improve inventory control.

**Highlights:** Mobile barcode & QR code scanning, Low stock alerts, Customizable folders and fields, Data-rich reporting, Customizable user access, Offline access, Item photos

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Advanced Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan | $449.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful inventory management
- 📷 Excellent photo organization
- 🔍 Intuitive search and filtering
- 🏷️ Useful QR code labels
- 👍 Easy to use and set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔄 Sync and data loss issues
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Random quantity jumps on item updates
- Inability to restore deleted data
- Unreliable sync between mobile and web

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for inventory access
- Barcode scanning for item entry
- Detailed reporting and analytics
- Custom fields and tags
- Improved folder and location management


### Inventory Management

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-management-boxkit/id1209159428)

Manage your stockroom and inventory with this easy-to-use application. Organize items with custom fields, tags, and folders, and collaborate with a team. Features include pick lists, stock counts, and reminders to keep everything under control.

**Highlights:** Workflow management (pick lists, stock counts), Folder and list organization, Customizable tags and fields, Multi-user collaboration, Automated reminders, Flexible filtering

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pay as you go | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Inventory List Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Inventory Tracker - Personal | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Personal - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Single-user Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 💡 Customizable templates and fields
- 🤝 Helpful customer support
- 🔍 Barcode scanning functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔀 Difficulty with data migration and syncing
- 🗂️ Lack of nested hierarchy for inventory

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting in-app purchases
- Inventory data loss after updates
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to export inventory data
- Detailed sales and transaction history
- Automated low stock notifications
- Multi-user collaboration and permissions
- Integration with accounting/ERP systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sortly free?

Sortly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inventory Management free?

Inventory Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sortly or Inventory Management?

Sortly is rated higher. Sortly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Inventory Management averages 4.3 from 652 ratings.

### Do Sortly or Inventory Management have ads?

Neither Sortly nor Inventory Management shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sortly or Inventory Management?

Sortly ships an update weekly, and Inventory Management every 2 days. Most recently, Sortly was updated on November 1, 2026 and Inventory Management on November 1, 2026.

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