# TAM Inventory Count vs Inventory Control with Scanner

The clearest difference is price: Inventory Control with Scanner at Free against TAM Inventory Count's $0.99. Inventory Control with Scanner also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (609 vs 3). TAM Inventory Count's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Inventory Control with Scanner is free to download; TAM Inventory Count costs $0.99 up front. Inventory Control with Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. TAM Inventory Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inventory Control with Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Control with Scanner has 609 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TAM Inventory Count's written reviews are positive against 46% of Inventory Control with Scanner's.

TAM Inventory Count ships an update every 5 weeks, Inventory Control with Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TAM Inventory Count | Inventory Control with Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tam-inventory-count/id594642004/reviews) | **[4.4 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-control-with-scanner/id897331188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **609** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAM Software, Inc. dba TAM Intelliware](https://appshunter.io/developer/594642007) | [Starkode Limited Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/874698946) |

## What reviewers say

### TAM Inventory Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tam-inventory-count/id594642004)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Inventory Control with Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-control-with-scanner/id897331188)

Organize and track your inventory with a powerful barcode scanner. Quickly add, update, and manage item details, stock levels, and prices. Generate and print custom barcode labels for your products. Supports offline use and data syncing across devices with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for items, Manual item entry, Customizable categories and storage, Barcode label generation, Offline mode, Data syncing across devices, Customizable reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inventory Management Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Suite | $24.99 | per month |
| Inventory Tracker Suite Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clean design, powerful features, and very easy to use
- 👍 Funciona muy bien, muy útil y sencilla
- 👍 Excelente, me ayuda mucho para mi pequeña empresa
- 👍 Great app for small businesses
- 👍 Muy buena aplicación, lo mejor del mercado

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs tweaking
- 🐛 Missing a few things
- 🐛 You will get screwed
- 🐛 Lager manchmal fehlerhaft
- 🐛 Mind of its own

**Reported bugs**

- Entire app disappeared and backup failed
- Inventory data disappeared after updates
- Duplicating entries
- Crashing, freezing, or not working after updates
- Camera not functioning

**Requested features**

- Order lists by sku or serial number, not just alphabetically
- Generate serial numbers
- Connect to a broader variety of printers
- Delete all for items
- Ability to upload a csv file that replaces current stock items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TAM Inventory Count free?

TAM Inventory Count costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inventory Control with Scanner free?

Inventory Control with Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TAM Inventory Count or Inventory Control with Scanner?

Inventory Control with Scanner is rated higher. TAM Inventory Count averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Inventory Control with Scanner averages 4.4 from 609 ratings.

### Do TAM Inventory Count or Inventory Control with Scanner have ads?

Neither TAM Inventory Count nor Inventory Control with Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TAM Inventory Count or Inventory Control with Scanner?

TAM Inventory Count ships an update every 5 weeks, and Inventory Control with Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, TAM Inventory Count was updated on June 28, 2026 and Inventory Control with Scanner on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*