Inverter vs Stocktake Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Inverter
Monitor and manage your GivEnergy inverter(s) with this straightforward application. It allows for independent control of up to three connected inverters. Resetting IP addresses is easily managed through the iOS Files app.
- Monitor inverter status
- Control inverter settings
- Connect up to three inverters
- Independent inverter management
- IP address reset via Files app
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This simple app allows you to monitor and control your GivEnergy inverter(s). They should have static IP addresses, set either in the inverter itself or in your router. Up to four inverters may be connected, but the app treats them entirely independently, not as a 'plant'. To force the app to request the IP address(es) again open the iOS 'Files' app, select 'On your iPad/iPhone' then 'Inverter' and delete the file inverter.dat. For more information visit https://www.bbcbasic.co.uk/inverter/
Stocktake Scanner
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Stocktake Scanner is a simple stocktake tool for teams who need to capture product counts quickly and export them to Excel. Use the camera to read bin locations and product labels, review the detected product code and description, enter the quantity, then save the count. Stocktake Scanner keeps the workflow focused so you can move through shelves, bins, and product lines without extra paperwork. Key features: Scan bin locations with the camera. Read product labels using on-device text recognition. Treat the top line of a label as the product code. Use the remaining label lines as the product description. Manually edit product codes, descriptions, notes, and quantities. Enter large quantities directly with the keyboard. Group counts by bin location and product code. Export stocktake results to an Excel workbook. Keep a local backup of stocktake data. Save an iCloud Documents backup when iCloud is available. Stocktake Scanner is built for practical warehouse and stores work: scan, check, count, save, export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Inverter at every 10 days against Stocktake Scanner's every 4 months. Inverter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Inverter ships an update every 10 days, Stocktake Scanner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inverter | Stocktake Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days โ better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Russell | Nick Cottier |
In-app purchases
Inverter
No in-app purchases
Stocktake Scanner
No in-app purchases
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