Comparison

Inventory Universal Edition vs Inventory Count

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

Head to head
About

Inventory Universal Edition

Manage inventory and stock counts efficiently on your mobile device. Capture items using barcode scanning, record quantities, and export data in various formats like CSV, XML, or PDF. Supports offline use and printing via AirPrint.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for item capture
  • Offline inventory counting
  • Data export to CSV, XML, PDF
  • AirPrint for printing
  • Import/export of lists and items
  • User management for lists
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Use your iPod or iPhone for inventory Make use of the device as an optional smart barcode scanner for fast capturing. No network connection require, count offline and send the collected data as a CSV, XML or PDF file by mail. CSV file import and export feature for the lists and items. Of course, you can print the data collected via AirPrint. The principle of the application: 1. You create one or any number of count lists. 2. Select one of these lists and record stock items. 3. When finished send the list by mail or print by AirPrint Or 1. Send list by mail to the device. 2. Edit the records, count list and quantities, etc. 3. When finished send the list by mail or print by AirPrint The features in detail - Create count list i.e. Inventory 12/13 - Adding counted items to a count list - Set of one count list to "standard", this list will be shown in first a tab after startup of the app. Fast counting of preferred list - Archiving of "old" lists, set status to DONE to close a list - Import of count lists with articles in format XML, or CSV - Manage users and assign user to count list - Bar code support to enter or search the product numbers - Product number and variant number - Storage spot - Own iPhone keypad numbers, keyboard for faster input of quantities - Print the counted list to AirPrint enabled printers - Send by e-mail as a file count lists, formats: CSV or XML - Sending count lists in PDF format by e-mail - Support of different statuses: Created, counting and Completed - Delete and edit the data collected - Sorting / grouping of the inventory index by product number, storage location / spot, designation or status - Optimized workflow / run for fast data workflow - Backup and Restore feature of all data, create a file and send by mail and restore data by this mail attached backup file Supported languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian and more

About

Inventory Count

This app allows for immediate inventory management while scanning barcodes. It features a split screen for simultaneous scanning and data processing, eliminating the need for sign-ups. It offers customizable scanning and advanced settings for efficient inventory checks.

Highlights
  • Split screen for simultaneous scanning and management
  • Customizable scanning screen and area
  • Unlimited free barcode scanning
  • Excel import/export support
  • Team mode for multiple users
  • PC management program integration
Features
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Barcode Scanner Without Screen Switching - Manage inventory immediately while scanning. - Split the scanning screen and data processing screen to perform scanning and inventory management simultaneously. - You can use it immediately after installation without signing up. - If you need the same performance as a PDA, install this app. [Key Features] ■ Customizable Scanning Screen - Adjust the size of the scan screen and change the scan area in real time to enable more accurate barcode scanning. ■ Unlimited Free Barcode Scanning - Barcode scanning is unlimited and free. - However, Excel export is limited if there are more than 50 scan records. [Features Supported by the App] ■ Barcode scanner - Barcode scanner that does not require sign-up - Accurate and fast barcode scanning with split scanning screen and real-time scanning area adjustment - Can replace existing PDAs or Bluetooth barcode scanners for inventory checks, orders, etc. - Supports Excel Import/Export ■ Barcode Master - Supports Excel Import/Export - Allows users to add custom columns to barcodes ■ Advanced scanner settings (available to free users) - Supports various data processing methods for duplicate scans - Allows manual quantity input - Supports alternative barcodes - Allows the use of decimal quantities - Supports continuous and single scanning - Allows setting the interval time for continuous scanning - Supports quantity increase, line addition, and manual input mode for duplicate scans - Real-time scanning area adjustment for accurate barcode scanning - Camera zoom in/out - Multilingual support ■ Team mode support - Sharing the same data for multiple users, free team creation/use - Administrator creates a team and users join to use it ■ PC management program support: - Can be linked with PC management program - Supports cloud and local network - PC management program installation Address https://pulmuone.github.io/barcode/publish.htm [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Privacy Policy] https://blog.naver.com/gwise/222703219470

Screenshots

Inventory Universal Edition4 screens
Inventory Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inventory Count at 100% against Inventory Universal Edition's 0%. Inventory Count also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Inventory Universal Edition's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Inventory Universal Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inventory Count sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inventory Count holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Inventory Universal Edition's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inventory Count's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inventory Universal Edition ships an update every 6 weeks, Inventory Count every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Inventory Universal Edition versus Inventory Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventory Universal EditionInventory Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNC GmbHHyeonmyeong Ji

Customer experience

Inventory Universal Edition

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Inventory Count

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Inventory Universal Edition

One-time1
  • Unlimited$7.99
6 purchases

Inventory Count

Subscriptions5
  • All Access$4.991 Month
  • Team-5$25.001 Month
  • Team-10$49.991 Month
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  • Team-20$99.991 Month
  • Team-30$149.991 Month
One-time1
  • non-renewing subscriptions$4.99

Questions

Is Inventory Universal Edition free?
Inventory Universal Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inventory Count free?
Inventory Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inventory Universal Edition or Inventory Count?
Inventory Count is rated higher. Inventory Universal Edition averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Inventory Count averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Inventory Universal Edition or Inventory Count have ads?
Neither Inventory Universal Edition nor Inventory Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inventory Universal Edition or Inventory Count?
Inventory Universal Edition ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inventory Count every 9 days. Most recently, Inventory Universal Edition was updated on September 7, 2026 and Inventory Count on September 21, 2026.

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