Comparison

TAM Inventory Count vs Stock Count by Socket Mobile

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

Head to head
About

TAM Inventory Count

Streamline physical inventory counts using your mobile device. Scan various barcodes, manage multiple count sheets, and export data for seamless integration with inventory management systems. Supports camera scanning or external Bluetooth scanners.

Highlights
  • Mobile inventory physical counts
  • Barcode scanning (SKU, UPC)
  • Multiple count sheets
  • Data review and editing
  • Export for import into TAM Office
  • Camera and Bluetooth scanner support
Features
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Perform inventory physical counts with your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and then import the count into The Assistant Manager™ (TAM ) or your current inventory application. Scan and cross reference many barcodes including SKU Number and multiple manufacturer UPCs. Have multiple count sheets in process, review and edit count data before sharing for import into TAM Office. This software is compliant with all versions of TAM. For TAM V11 users, a standard file definition is available for seamless integration into TAM Office. Perform counts using the camera on your phone to scan barcodes or for better performance use the recommended Socket Bluetooth Scanner Series 7. Both 1D and 2D format scanners are supported with TAM. Important! TAM Users must have HandHeldLink option licensed to perform the import of the resulting file.

About

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

Streamline inventory management with this app. It allows for quick and accurate scanning of multiple SKUs using barcode scanners or RFID readers, automatically recording and organizing data. Easily share and import inventory information into existing management systems to save time and reduce errors.

Highlights
  • Barcode and RFID scanning
  • Automated data recording
  • Inventory data organization
  • Easy data sharing and import
  • Streamlined workflow
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Simplify your inventory counting with Stock Count. This app helps you quickly and accurately scan multiple SKUs, making your stock management faster and more efficient. Whether you're using a barcode scanner or an RFID reader, Stock Count automatically records and organizes your data, saving you time and reducing errors. Easily share and import your inventory data into most management systems, streamlining your workflow and keeping your business running smoothly. Say goodbye to manual counting and hello to effortless inventory management with Stock Count. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TAM Inventory Count4 screens
Stock Count by Socket Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stock Count by Socket Mobile at Free against TAM Inventory Count's $0.99. Stock Count by Socket Mobile also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.0). TAM Inventory Count's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On ratings volume, ads 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

Stock Count by Socket Mobile is free to download; TAM Inventory Count costs $0.99 up front. Stock Count by Socket Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TAM Inventory Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stock Count by Socket Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of TAM Inventory Count's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stock Count by Socket Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAM Inventory Count ships an update every 5 weeks, Stock Count by Socket Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 28, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TAM Inventory Count versus Stock Count by Socket Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAM Inventory CountStock Count by Socket Mobile
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)3.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAM Software, Inc. dba TAM IntelliwareSocket Mobile Limited

Customer experience

TAM Inventory Count

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TAM Inventory Count

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • pro$99.991 Year
  • Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is TAM Inventory Count free?
TAM Inventory Count costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stock Count by Socket Mobile free?
Stock Count by Socket Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TAM Inventory Count or Stock Count by Socket Mobile?
Stock Count by Socket Mobile is rated higher. TAM Inventory Count averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stock Count by Socket Mobile averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do TAM Inventory Count or Stock Count by Socket Mobile have ads?
Neither TAM Inventory Count nor Stock Count by Socket Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TAM Inventory Count or Stock Count by Socket Mobile?
TAM Inventory Count ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stock Count by Socket Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, TAM Inventory Count was updated on June 28, 2026 and Stock Count by Socket Mobile on June 12, 2026.

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