Comparison

Barcode Counter vs Inventory Scanner Stock Count

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Counter

This free, ad-free business app simplifies stock management by allowing users to scan and count inventory using various barcode types. It generates shareable Excel reports for easy organization and updates.

Highlights
  • Scan 13 global barcode types
  • Save barcodes individually or in bulk
  • Generate grouped Excel reports
  • Share reports via email and messaging apps
  • Update stock using Excel reports
  • Secure data wipe
Features
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Effortless Stock Counting – Completely Free and Ad-Free! Experience the power of Barcode Counter – your ultimate solution for seamless stock management. Enjoy the convenience of counting inventory and organizing stock like never before, without any cost or pesky ads. Key Features: Wide Barcode Support: Easily identify your stock using the ability to read 13 different global barcode types. Effortless Memory: Save barcodes individually or in bulk, and access them whenever you need, with no hassle. Smart Reporting: Generate Excel reports that group all barcodes and display quantities, then share them instantly. Swift Sharing: Share Excel reports via email, WhatsApp, Telegram, and other apps with a few taps. Streamlined Updates: Utilize Excel reports to effortlessly update your stocks, simplifying your processes. Secure Data Wipe: Erase data from memory with a single touch, ensuring secure removal. How It Works: Scan barcodes and store them in memory. Create grouped Excel reports. Rapidly share reports, enhancing collaboration. Update your stocks and clean data effortlessly. Barcode Counter revolutionizes stock management, providing an entirely free and ad-free experience. Download now and take control of your inventory hassle-free!

About

Inventory Scanner Stock Count

This app helps small businesses and individuals quickly scan barcodes to count inventory. It offers features like automatic quantity updates for duplicate scans, live item lists, and easy CSV export for analysis in spreadsheet software.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode scanning
  • Automatic quantity updates
  • Live item list editing
  • Search within sessions
  • Clean CSV export
  • Recount and variance review
Features
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Scan, count and manage your stock. Clean CSV export for Excel. No account needed, works offline. Inventory Scanner Stock Count is built for small businesses, shops, sellers and operators who want to keep track of stock without a complicated system. NEW: WORKPLACE Keep your business stock in one place. Add a price to each product and see your units and total stock value at a glance. Scan to sell: items go into the sale, you confirm, and the quantity drops by itself. Every change is logged, from sales and counts to edits, so you always know what moved. FAST BARCODE COUNTING Start a count session and scan. Repeat scans add up automatically, so you don't stop after every item. Use your iPhone camera or a Bluetooth barcode scanner. Edit quantities, rename items and search inside the session. CLEAN EXPORT When the count is done, export a clean CSV that opens straight in Excel or Google Sheets. Use recount and variance review to compare expected and counted quantities. Use it for: • Shop and retail stock • Stock takes and shelf counts • Pop-up and market sellers • Office, equipment and asset counts • Pantry and storage lists at home Key features: • Workplace: products, prices and total stock value in one place • Scan to sell, stock updates automatically • Full history of every change: sales, counts and edits • Barcode scanning with camera or Bluetooth scanner • Automatic quantity updates for repeat scans • Count sessions with a live item list • Manual quantity editing and item search • Recount and variance review • CSV export for Excel and Google Sheets • CSV import Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barcode Counter3 screens
Inventory Scanner Stock Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Counter at none against Inventory Scanner Stock Count's 3. Barcode Counter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Scanner Stock Count sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Barcode Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Counter ships an update fortnightly, Inventory Scanner Stock Count every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode Counter versus Inventory Scanner Stock Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode CounterInventory Scanner Stock Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErsan KolayOGUZHAN 0ZDEMIR

Customer experience

Barcode Counter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Inventory Scanner Stock Count

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Counter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Inventory Scanner Stock Count

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Barcode Counter free?
Barcode Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inventory Scanner Stock Count free?
Inventory Scanner Stock Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Counter or Inventory Scanner Stock Count have ads?
Neither Barcode Counter nor Inventory Scanner Stock Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Counter or Inventory Scanner Stock Count?
Barcode Counter ships an update fortnightly, and Inventory Scanner Stock Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Counter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Inventory Scanner Stock Count on November 7, 2026.

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