Comparison

EBS SimpleManager 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

EBS SimpleManager

Streamline retail and inventory management with a mobile solution for price updates, stock tracking, receiving, and label printing. Manage electronic shelf labels and employee hours directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Direct price management with barcode scanning
  • Complete inventory tracking and control
  • Efficient receiving and purchase order processing
  • On-demand label printing with Zebra integration
  • Electronic shelf label (ESL) management
  • Employee payroll and time tracking
Features
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Transform Your Retail Operations with EbsManager EbsManager is the complete mobile solution for retail and inventory management, designed to streamline your store operations directly from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're managing inventory, processing receiving, or printing labels, EbsManager puts powerful tools at your fingertips. KEY FEATURES: Direct Price Management: • Quick price updates with barcode scanning • Instant price changes on the floor • Real-time product lookup and editing Inventory Control • Complete inventory tracking and management • Create and edit inventory sessions • Barcode scanning for fast data entry • Track stock levels accurately Receiving & Purchase Orders • Process vendor receiving efficiently • Create and manage purchase orders • Handle vendor returns seamlessly • Track order history Label Printing • Create professional labels on-demand • Zebra printer integration via Bluetooth • Choose from custom label templates • Print directly from mobile device ESL Management • Electronic shelf label integration • Update pricing across your store • Manage ESL devices remotely Payroll Tracking • Monitor employee hours • Payroll management tools • Time tracking capabilities Advanced Features • Multiple barcode scanning options for fast product lookup • Bluetooth LE printer connectivity • Secure login and authentication • Intuitive, modern interface • Works on iPhone and iPad Note: This app only works when connected to the same local network as your store's EBS POS. Remote login is not available with SimpleManager. A Demo Mode is available in the Settings page.

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

EBS SimpleManager4 screens
Spark Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

EBS SimpleManager and Spark Inventory are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EBS SimpleManager against 5.0 for Spark Inventory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBS SimpleManager ships an update every 10 days, Spark Inventory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EBS SimpleManager versus Spark Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBS SimpleManagerSpark Inventory
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEBS POSSpark Inventory, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

EBS SimpleManager

No in-app purchases

None

Spark Inventory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EBS SimpleManager free?
EBS SimpleManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spark Inventory free?
Spark Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EBS SimpleManager or Spark Inventory?
EBS SimpleManager and Spark Inventory are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do EBS SimpleManager or Spark Inventory have ads?
Neither EBS SimpleManager nor Spark Inventory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EBS SimpleManager or Spark Inventory?
EBS SimpleManager ships an update every 10 days, and Spark Inventory fortnightly. Most recently, EBS SimpleManager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spark Inventory on October 10, 2026.

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