Comparison

TAM Inventory Count vs ExcalidrawZ

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

ExcalidrawZ

This app enhances a popular web-based drawing tool by adding essential file management features. It offers automatic saving, file grouping, and cloud synchronization to ensure your creations are always accessible and secure across devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic file saving
  • File grouping
  • iCloud backup
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Enhanced security for drawings
Features
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ExcalidrawZ is a native Excalidraw client for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, designed for hand-drawn whiteboards, diagrams, sketches, visual notes, and technical explanations. It keeps the familiar Excalidraw canvas experience, then adds native file management, iCloud sync, history, import and export tools, and Apple-platform interactions around it. Hand-drawn whiteboards and diagrams - Create flowcharts, architecture diagrams, wireframes, study notes, and visual sketches - Work with the familiar hand-drawn Excalidraw style - Use Apple Pencil, keyboard shortcuts, mouse, and trackpad controls - Continue editing across Mac, iPad, and iPhone Manage Excalidraw files - Autosave drawings managed inside the app - Organize work with groups, sorting, and local folders - Sync app-managed files across devices with iCloud - Review file history and restore important versions - Open and edit .excalidraw, .excalidraw.png, and .excalidraw.svg files Import, export, and share - Import PDFs and organize them on the canvas - Convert Mermaid diagrams into editable Excalidraw content - Insert LaTeX formulas and function graphs - Export images, PDFs, Excalidraw files, and editable PNG/SVG files - Share through the clipboard, system share sheet, and backup archives More advanced tools - Use Excalidraw collaboration when drawing with others - Ask AI to understand, create, and revise canvas content - Preview AI-generated proposals before applying them to your real canvas - Lock sensitive files and control which content is visible to AI - Expose MCP services for compatible AI clients ExcalidrawZ is useful for product design, engineering notes, study diagrams, teaching, documentation, brainstorming, and everyday whiteboard work. Privacy Policy https://excalidrawz.chocoford.com/privacy/ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TAM Inventory Count4 screens
ExcalidrawZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ExcalidrawZ at Free against TAM Inventory Count's $0.99. ExcalidrawZ also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (74% vs 33%). TAM Inventory Count's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On 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

ExcalidrawZ is free to download; TAM Inventory Count costs $0.99 up front. ExcalidrawZ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TAM Inventory Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExcalidrawZ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TAM Inventory Count's written reviews are positive against 74% of ExcalidrawZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAM Inventory Count ships an update every 5 weeks, ExcalidrawZ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TAM Inventory Count versus ExcalidrawZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAM Inventory CountExcalidrawZ
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)4.2 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAM Software, Inc. dba TAM IntelliwareChocoford Tech

Customer experience

TAM Inventory Count

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

ExcalidrawZ

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

TAM Inventory Count

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

ExcalidrawZ

Subscriptions10
  • Starter$2.991 Month
  • One coffee a month$2.991 Month
  • One coffee a week$6.991 Month
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  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Max 3×$29.991 Month
  • Starter$29.991 Year
  • Max 10×$99.991 Month
  • Pro$99.991 Year
  • Max 3× (Yearly)$299.991 Year
  • Max 10× (Yearly)$999.991 Year
One-time6
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me two coffee$4.99
  • Buy me five coffee$19.99
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  • Buy me ten coffee$29.99
  • Give me a great support$49.99
  • Ultimate support$99.99

Questions

Is TAM Inventory Count free?
TAM Inventory Count costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExcalidrawZ free?
ExcalidrawZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TAM Inventory Count or ExcalidrawZ?
ExcalidrawZ is rated higher. TAM Inventory Count averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ExcalidrawZ averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do TAM Inventory Count or ExcalidrawZ have ads?
Neither TAM Inventory Count nor ExcalidrawZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TAM Inventory Count or ExcalidrawZ?
TAM Inventory Count ships an update every 5 weeks, and ExcalidrawZ weekly. Most recently, TAM Inventory Count was updated on October 23, 2026 and ExcalidrawZ on October 24, 2026.

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