# 42 each vs SubVentory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 42 each at 100% against SubVentory's 56%. 42 each also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). SubVentory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (20K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

42 each holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubVentory has 20K 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 56% of SubVentory's.

42 each ships an update monthly, SubVentory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 42 each | SubVentory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/42-each/id567920014/reviews)** | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subventory/id896399541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Dreya Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/553754523) | [ZippyYum](https://appshunter.io/developer/510770552) |

## 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 |


### SubVentory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subventory/id896399541)

Streamline restaurant inventory management with this app. It offers features for capturing week-ending inventory, managing deliveries, placing orders, and handling recalls. Built-in error prevention and voice recognition save time and reduce mistakes.

**Highlights:** Week-ending inventory capture, Delivery management, Order placement, Withdrawal and recall management, Error prevention algorithms, Voice recognition inventory input, Barcode scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient inventory management
- 👍 Convenient ordering process
- 💡 Helpful for store operations
- 🚀 Time-saving features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent data sync
- 🐛 Cluttered interface
- 🐛 Slow app response

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory items disappearing or not updating
- Delivery orders not syncing properly
- Crashes and freezes during inventory counts
- Incorrect product information or images

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize inventory categories
- Improved product organization and grouping
- Faster app loading and processing times
- Better sync reliability between app and POS
- More intuitive user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 42 each free?

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

### Is SubVentory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 42 each or SubVentory?

42 each is rated higher. 42 each averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SubVentory averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do 42 each or SubVentory have ads?

Neither 42 each nor SubVentory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 42 each or SubVentory?

42 each ships an update monthly, and SubVentory fortnightly. Most recently, 42 each was updated on October 12, 2026 and SubVentory on October 30, 2026.

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