Comparison

42 each vs Inventory Management

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

Head to head
About

42 each

Streamline restaurant operations with this app designed for quick and easy food and liquor inventory management. It also assists with ordering, generating prep lists, and calculating cost of goods sold to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for input
  • Accurate inventory totals
  • POS system integration
  • Email reports
  • Liquor bottle weighing
  • Prep list recommendations
  • Multi-device counting
Features
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Speaking from experience, I know restaurant inventory can be a time consuming process so I designed 42 each make recording food & liquor inventory quick and easy. 42 each can also be used for ordering (giving you the option of uploading your orders to your vendors) and prep lists (showing order totals and helping recommend pars to eliminate waste, see below for more details). • Scan bar codes for easy input • Get accurate inventory totals immediately • Integrate counts directly to certain POS Systems (please ask if your POS system is supported) • Email Inventory count totals and/or a Cost of Goods report • Weigh liquor bottles for increase accuracy • Create prepped food item sizes for increased speed • Count on multiple devices & merge together • Import your database from a CSV file (see our website for more details on specified format) • Change items between Purchased items & Reciped items (price calcuated automatically from reciped ingredients) The ordering module speeds up the ordering process by giving you your order totals immediately after your counts are completed. • Adjust par levels on the go from your ordering sheet • View order history for your last 4 completed orders (iPad only) • Export your orders and upload to your vendor (Contact us to add additional formats if needed) • Complete your orders to save your purchase totals, giving you the ability to get your Cost of Goods Sold percentage and/or variance reports (Usage totals are needed for this function. They can be imported or manually entered) The digital Prep & Freezer Pull List module will give you recommended pars based on past usage and current par levels. • Set up multiple Prep Lists • Reduce waste by updating pars immediately from the app • Track past usage by exporting History Database in .CSV format • Easily track your daily Prep and/or Freezer Pull List progress by tapping items to mark as complete Visit our website for a detailed tutorial to get the most out of 42 each! If you are wondering if this app will do what you are looking for or need any help setting it up, please feel free to send me an email with any questions you may have! A Full Access subscription is required to utilize Reports, Ordering & Prep features which is available for $3.99 USD ($4.99 CAD) / month or $34.99 USD ($44.99 CAD) / year. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Once a subscription has been purchased the current period cannot be cancelled. Please view our privacy policy and terms of use @ simplydreya.ca/privacy

About

Inventory Management

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
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BoxKit is easy to use, affordable, and has everything you need to manage your inventory. Whether you’re working on your own or with a team, Boxflow helps you save time, stay organized, and keep your inventory under control. WORKFLOWS Pick Lists, Stock Counts, Restock Lists & more. FOLDERS Structure your inventory your way, so everything stays clear, organized, and easy to find. LISTS Group items for specific purposes, so you can plan, track, and manage them together. TAGS Add flexible labels to items so you can organize and find them across your inventory. FILTERS Narrow things down instantly, so you can focus on exactly what you need. MULTI-USER Work together with others on shared inventory, so everyone stays in sync. REMINDERS Stay on top of restocks, dates, and follow-ups so nothing gets missed. CUSTOM FIELDS Capture the details that matter, so your inventory works the way you do. And more to keep everything simple and under control. ============================================================ Subscription Information BoxKit is free to download, with optional features available through a weekly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple account at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan’s price. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://boxkit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://boxkit.app/privacy

Screenshots

42 each4 screens
Inventory Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 42 each at 100% against Inventory Management's 54%. 42 each also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). Inventory Management's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (652 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 42 each sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

42 each holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Management has 652 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 42 each's written reviews are positive against 54% of Inventory Management's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

42 each ships an update monthly, Inventory Management every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
42 each versus Inventory Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter42 eachInventory Management
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (652 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better54.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1652 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSimply Dreya Ltd.Versus Dynamics LLC

Customer experience

42 each

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Inventory Management

All ratings652 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.5%

Bugs and requests

42 each

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Inventory Management

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

42 each

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$3.991 Month
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
12 purchases

Inventory Management

Subscriptions8
  • Inventory Tracker - Personal3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pay as you go$7.997 Days
  • Inventory List Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Personal Plan1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Inventory Tracker - Personal7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Personal - Lifetime$29.99
  • Single-user Lifetime$39.99
  • Inventory Tracker - Lifetime$39.99
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  • Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is 42 each free?
42 each 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, 42 each or Inventory Management?
42 each is rated higher. 42 each averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Inventory Management averages 4.3 from 652 ratings.
Do 42 each or Inventory Management have ads?
Neither 42 each nor Inventory Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 42 each or Inventory Management?
42 each ships an update monthly, and Inventory Management every 2 days. Most recently, 42 each was updated on October 12, 2026 and Inventory Management on October 29, 2026.

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