Comparison

iOptIMS vs Inventory Control with Scanner

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

Head to head
About

iOptIMS

Streamline inventory management with this app, enabling efficient stocktaking, order processing, and pricing updates. Access your data from anywhere and improve accuracy for large inventory control.

Highlights
  • Stock location management
  • Worksheet for multiple products/suppliers
  • Support for multiple databases
  • Detailed pricing information and control
  • Integrated PO worksheet
  • Goods receiving with error minimization
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Optemizer Mobile for iPhone offers fast and efficient integration to your Optemizer Inventory Management system. Stock Location Management fast and efficient stocktaking and inward goods, move your stock in to your customers hands faster. Worksheets to save time ability to work on multiple products for multiple suppliers in the same screen. Designed for large inventory control. • Support Multiple Databases from a new Personal Connection List. • Increased Data Security using optional Encryption and Data Compression abilities. Connectivity • Access Your Information Anywhere. • Supports Multiple Local and Remote Database connectivity. • Live Updating. • Please contact Pacsoft for a compatible Laser scanner shoe for your device. Stock Control • Multiple Search Criteria. • Detailed Stock Status. • Sales History incorporating Graphic. • Stock Location Control. • Bin Movement – Move Bin Locations Seamlessly. • Minimizes Timing Errors (Batch versus Live). • Increased Accuracy. Pricing • Detailed Pricing Information. • Price Control – Create Price Updates on the fly. • Ability to alter Retail, Cost, GP% or Markup%. • Maintain Margin on Stock. • Create Multiple Price Updates Based on Date or Operator. • Easily add Products to the Label Queue. Ordering • Integrated PO Worksheet. • Simplified Fast Ordering. • Purchasing Information. • Update Ordering Parameters. Goods Receiving • Minimize Receiving Errors. • Live and Mobile. • Fast and Efficient. Requirements: • TO USE THIS APP YOU MUST HAVE a) PACSOFT OPTEMIZER (Ver. 2.2.3.137 and above) b) PACSOFT COMMUNICATIONS MODULE (Ver. 2.0.2.32+) - CONTACT PACSOFT FOR FURTHER DETAILS – • REQUIRES iPhone 4 or higher / iPod 4th Gen. or above

About

Inventory Control with Scanner

Organize and track your inventory with a powerful barcode scanner. Quickly add, update, and manage item details, stock levels, and prices. Generate and print custom barcode labels for your products. Supports offline use and data syncing across devices with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for items
  • Manual item entry
  • Customizable categories and storage
  • Barcode label generation
  • Offline mode
  • Data syncing across devices
  • Customizable reports
Features
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Inventory Control with Scanner is an inventory management, stock tracking, and barcode scanner app for professionals, small businesses, and personal inventory workflows. Track products, equipment, supplies, stock levels, prices, and item information from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Scan barcodes to find items quickly, add inventory, adjust stock, and keep recently scanned products ready for follow-up. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT • Add, search, update, and organize inventory items. • Track stock, product information, and prices. • Add items manually or with the built-in barcode scanner. • Attach product images and organize categories, storage areas, suppliers, merchants, and currencies. BARCODE SCANNER • Scan barcodes to find, add, open, or adjust stock items. • Keep recently scanned items available while you continue scanning. • Use the built-in camera scanner or compatible Bluetooth barcode scanners. BARCODE & LABEL GENERATION • Create and print barcode labels for products and inventory. • Print on standard A4, US Letter, and roll formats. • Supports EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, QR, and QR Mini. PRO FEATURES • Sign in with Apple. • Work offline without requiring Wi-Fi or a data connection. • Sync data between your devices with an eligible subscription. REPORTS & CUSTOMIZATION • Create, print, email, and share professional PDF reports. • Import and export CSV files. • Add custom attributes and personalize reports for your workflow. STARKODE PRO Part of the Starkode Pro series for professionals working across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Need help? Contact support@starkode.com. SUBSCRIPTION Starkode membership is month-to-month with no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Cancel anytime from your device. Privacy Policy: https://starkode.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://starkode.com/terms/

Screenshots

iOptIMS2 screens
Inventory Control with Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inventory Control with Scanner at 46% against iOptIMS's 0%. Inventory Control with Scanner also leads on price (Free vs $99.99) and rating (4.4 vs 1.0). iOptIMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads 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

Inventory Control with Scanner is free to download; iOptIMS costs $99.99 up front. Inventory Control with Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. iOptIMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inventory Control with Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Control with Scanner has 609 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iOptIMS's written reviews are positive against 46% of Inventory Control with Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iOptIMS ships an update every 3 months, Inventory Control with Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
iOptIMS versus Inventory Control with Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriOptIMSInventory Control with Scanner
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (609 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews46.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1609 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB43 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPacsoft Australia Pty. Ltd.Starkode Limited Company

Customer experience

iOptIMS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Inventory Control with Scanner

All ratings609 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral13.4%
Negative40.2%

Bugs and requests

iOptIMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Inventory Control with Scanner

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Entire app disappeared and backup failed
  • Inventory data disappeared after updates
  • Duplicating entries
  • Crashing, freezing, or not working after updates
  • Camera not functioning
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  • Unable to enter or update stock levels
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Incorrect date/time on transactions

Requested features

17 requests
  • Order lists by sku or serial number, not just alphabetically
  • Generate serial numbers
  • Connect to a broader variety of printers
  • Delete all for items
  • Ability to upload a csv file that replaces current stock items
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  • Reset inventory to zero to do full count
  • Use third party bar scanner with app
  • Option to add serial numbers for products with color variations
  • Ability to move products between 2 warehouses
  • Generate reports of sales by day or monthly
  • Ability to share inventory with other users
  • Import data from Excel or other sources
  • Ability to calculate average consumption of products in stock
  • Search by barcode or QR code
  • Automatic deduction of stock when scanning items out
  • Ability to set taxes and see taxable/non-taxable totals
  • Show total profit

In-app purchases

None

iOptIMS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Inventory Control with Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Inventory Management Premium Access3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Suite7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Inventory Tracker Suite Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is iOptIMS free?
iOptIMS costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inventory Control with Scanner free?
Inventory Control with Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iOptIMS or Inventory Control with Scanner?
Inventory Control with Scanner is rated higher. iOptIMS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Inventory Control with Scanner averages 4.4 from 609 ratings.
Do iOptIMS or Inventory Control with Scanner have ads?
Neither iOptIMS nor Inventory Control with Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iOptIMS or Inventory Control with Scanner?
iOptIMS ships an update every 3 months, and Inventory Control with Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, iOptIMS was updated on June 5, 2026 and Inventory Control with Scanner on October 2, 2026.

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