Maker Inventory vs ObSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Maker Inventory
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Maker Inventory is a powerful, offline-first inventory management app built specifically for makers, hobbyists, engineers, and small workshops. Whether you're managing electronics, fasteners, 3D printed parts, hardware, or project components, Maker Inventory keeps everything structured, searchable, and instantly accessible. No more digging through drawers or buying parts twice. Core Features -Smart Inventory Management Create and manage unlimited parts (Pro) (25 item limit on free version) Track stock levels with live quantity updates Add photos, notes, categories, and colour tags Organise items by storage locations (boxes, trays, sections) -Location Hierarchy Build structured storage systems (Box โ Tray โ Section) Quickly see exactly where parts are stored Assign QR codes to locations for rapid access -Barcode & QR Code Workflows Scan barcodes to find parts instantly Create new items from unknown codes Assign QR codes to items and storage locations Speed up stock adjustments and retrieval -Stock Movement Tracking Track stock changes with full history Add or remove quantities with clear movement logs Understand usage over time -Project Support Assign parts to projects Track required vs used quantities See if you have enough stock before starting a build -Photo Support Add images to items for visual identification Perfect for printed parts and similar-looking components -Workspaces & Shared Workspaces Organise separate inventories for different projects, teams, or locations Invite others to collaborate with you in a Shared Workspace Anyone you invite can join for free โ no subscription required on their end Switch between workspaces instantly -Pro Version (Optional Subscription) Unlimited inventory items Cloud sync across devices Full access to Maker Inventory on the web at maker-inventory.com, fully in sync with your mobile app Priority feature updates Built for Makers Maker Inventory is designed around real workshop workflows โ not generic warehouse systems. It's lightweight, fast, and works fully offline so your data is always accessible, even without internet access. Perfect for: Electronics builders 3D printing enthusiasts DIY hobbyists Model makers Small fabrication workshops Repair specialists Privacy First Your inventory data stays on your device. Optional cloud sync (Pro) uses secure authentication and encrypted services. Stop wasting time searching for parts. Start building. Maker Inventory Terms of Use: https://epocstech.co.uk/terms-conditions Apple Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ObSync
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ObSync syncs your git-hosted Obsidian vaults to your iPhone or iPad. One tap to pull the latest, or push your changes back. No terminal, no workarounds, no emulators. Built with SwiftUI and libgit2 for native git performance. Features: โข One-tap sync โ clone on first run, fetch and update on every sync after โข Read-only or read-write โ pull only, or auto-commit and push local changes โข Multi-vault โ sync as many repos as you want โข Branch selection โ pick which branch to track per vault โข Shortcuts & Siri โ sync vaults from the home screen or by voice โข Conflict detection โ warns when local and remote diverge, with a one-tap discard option โข GitHub OAuth โ secure login, token stored in iOS Keychain โข Recent commits โ see what changed, open commits directly on GitHub
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ObSync at none against Maker Inventory's 5. ObSync also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Maker Inventory's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Maker Inventory sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ObSync asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maker Inventory ships an update every 5 weeks, ObSync every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Maker Inventory | ObSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Cope | Karlo Milicic |
In-app purchases
Maker Inventory
- Maker Inventory Pro - Monthly Promo$1.991 Month
- Maker Inventory Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime (Founder)$79.99
- Pro - Lifetime$129.00
ObSync
No in-app purchases









