Comparison

Wave Inventory vs Spark Inventory

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

Head to head
About

Wave Inventory

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Wave Inventory is a companion app for the Wave Inventory Web Application. Once you have connected your Shopify store you can initiate picking and packing by scanning inventory as you go. Eliminate mistakes and improve productivity with Wave Inventory.

About

Spark Inventory

Transform your mobile device into a comprehensive warehouse management system. Scan items, manage stock in real-time, process orders from pick lists to shipping, and utilize an AI assistant for instant inventory queries. Visualize your warehouse in 3D and manage multiple business units seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for items and orders
  • Real-time stock level management
  • Full order lifecycle processing
  • AI-powered inventory assistant
  • 3D warehouse visualization
  • Multi-tenant workspace support
  • Bluetooth hardware scanner compatibility
Features
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## Description (4000 char limit) Spark Inventory turns your iPhone into a full warehouse management system. Scan barcodes, run pick lists, pack orders, ship them out, and check stock from anywhere — without ever opening a laptop. Built for warehouse teams, retailers, distributors, and operations managers who need real inventory control on the floor. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan to find anything Use your camera or a Bluetooth hardware scanner to look up items, locations, sales orders, and purchase orders instantly. • Manage stock in real time See on-hand quantities, locations, and item velocity across every warehouse and tenant. Stock levels stay live as your team works. • Run the full order lifecycle Sales orders → pick lists → packing → ship lists → invoices. Every step is built into the app, with progress tracking the whole way through. • Picking, packing, and shipping built for speed Scan-driven pick lists with partial-complete support. Packing flows that move quickly. Ship lists that close orders cleanly. • Receive and put away Process incoming purchase orders, scan in stock, and route it to locations on the spot. • Spark Chat — your AI inventory assistant Ask plain-English questions. "How much candy corn do we have?" "What's been moving fastest this week?" "Where is SKU 12345?" Spark Chat answers using your live data. • 3D warehouse viewer Visualize your facility in 3D, right on the device. Find locations spatially, not just by name. • Multi-tenant workspaces Switch between warehouses, brands, or business units in two taps. Each workspace keeps its own data, currency, and team. • Hardware scanner support Pair Bluetooth/HID scanners for high-volume work. Camera scanning is always there as a fallback. • Multilingual English and Croatian out of the box, with more languages on the way. WHO IT'S FOR • Warehouse and 3PL teams managing thousands of SKUs • Retailers running multi-location inventory • Distributors fulfilling sales orders all day • Ops managers who need answers without opening a dashboard • Any team tired of paper pick sheets and spreadsheets WHY SPARK Most warehouse software was built for a desktop in a back office. Spark was built for the floor — for the person scanning, picking, and packing right now. The interface is fast, the data is live, and the AI is genuinely helpful. Bring your warehouse with you. GETTING STARTED You'll need a Spark Inventory workspace to sign in. Visit sparkinventory.com to set one up, or contact your admin if your team already has an account. Questions, feedback, or feature requests? grainger@sparkinventory.com

Screenshots

Wave Inventory4 screens
Spark Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Spark Inventory at 2 against Wave Inventory's —. Wave Inventory's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Wave Inventory versus Spark Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWave InventorySpark Inventory
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFork Technology Solutions LLCSpark Inventory, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Wave Inventory

No in-app purchases

None

Spark Inventory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wave Inventory free?
Wave Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spark Inventory free?
Spark Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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