# 42 each vs Crunchtime Inventory

42 each and Crunchtime Inventory both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of 42 each's written reviews are positive against 25% of Crunchtime Inventory's. 42 each also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Crunchtime Inventory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (619 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 42 each sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Crunchtime Inventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 42 each against 4.9 for Crunchtime Inventory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crunchtime Inventory has 619 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 42 each's written reviews are positive against 25% of Crunchtime Inventory's.

42 each ships an update monthly, Crunchtime Inventory every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 42 each | Crunchtime Inventory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/42-each/id567920014/reviews)** | [4.9 (619 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchtime-inventory/id6504833048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **619** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Dreya Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/553754523) | [CrunchTime! Information Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/970181079) |

## What reviewers say

### 42 each

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/42-each/id567920014)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |


### Crunchtime Inventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchtime-inventory/id6504833048)

This mobile application provides comprehensive inventory management for restaurant teams. It allows for easy counting, ordering, invoice reconciliation, and real-time business insights to optimize operations and reduce waste.

**Highlights:** Intuitive inventory counting with barcode scanner, Simultaneous team counting (online/offline), Easy order placement and invoice reconciliation, Real-time sales and cost tracking, Waste minimization and order accuracy improvement, Data-driven decision making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 42 each free?

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

### Is Crunchtime Inventory free?

Crunchtime Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 42 each or Crunchtime Inventory?

42 each is rated higher. 42 each averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Crunchtime Inventory averages 4.9 from 619 ratings.

### Do 42 each or Crunchtime Inventory have ads?

Neither 42 each nor Crunchtime Inventory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 42 each or Crunchtime Inventory?

42 each ships an update monthly, and Crunchtime Inventory every 6 weeks. Most recently, 42 each was updated on October 12, 2026 and Crunchtime Inventory on October 25, 2026.

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