Comparison

Barcode Inventory vs BatchDue

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Inventory

Features
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Count stock by barcode and see expected-versus-actual variance instantly. StockLite is a focused inventory counter for small retailers, resellers, and stockrooms. Scan items in or out, run a stocktake, and find mismatches without an account or server. Your inventory stays on your device. SCAN, COUNT, SPOT THE GAP β€’ Choose receiving or removal before you scan. β€’ See expected quantity, actual quantity, and variance together. β€’ Undo the latest scanner change for four seconds. β€’ Use the torch on supported devices; enable sound and haptics separately. FIND THE RIGHT ITEM FAST β€’ Sort by recent scan, custom order, name, barcode, quantity, or reorder priority. β€’ Filter by shelf location, variance, or unchecked items during a stocktake. β€’ Add items without barcodes using a SKU. β€’ Track condition, purchase cost, sell price, shelf location, and notes. STOCKTAKE & CSV β€’ Import an expected-stock CSV before counting. β€’ Check unchecked, checked, and mismatched items as you go. β€’ Export your full inventory or stocktake results as CSV for spreadsheet review. β€’ Try one CSV export on the free plan. SUPPLIERS & INSIGHTS β€’ Assign a main supplier and search by supplier name. β€’ Review product count, stock quantity, value, and variance by supplier. β€’ See estimated gross profit and margin from sell price and cost. β€’ Set reorder points and receive a local reminder up to once a day. NEARBY-DEVICE SHARING Send a StockLite file by AirDrop and merge it on another nearby device. This is file-based transfer, not live cloud sync. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No data collected. No server required. STOCKLITE PREMIUM β€” ONE-TIME PURCHASE Remove the 30-item limit and unlock unlimited items, full CSV export, nearby-device file merge, analytics, and complete stock history. No subscription. CSV exports are spreadsheet-ready data copies, not restorable app backups.

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BatchDue

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Good stock. Great timing. Meet a calmer way to keep track of what is on your shelves. BatchDue brings products, batches, quantities, and expiry dates into one clear placeβ€”so your next stock check feels simple. SEE WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION Start with Today: a focused view of the batches coming due. Review the next 7, 14, or 30 days, or check stock that has passed its date. GIVE EVERY BATCH A PLACE Scan a barcode to recognize a product you have already saved, or add one manually. Record its category, quantity, batch number, expiry date, and notes. Search your inventory by product name, batch number, or barcode. MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE Record a discount, sale, return, or expiry. Keep completed batches in your history, and reactivate a batch when needed. Your records stay easy to find. GET A TIMELY HEADS-UP Choose local reminders 7, 14, or 30 days before expiry. Open BatchDue regularly to refresh upcoming reminders. KEEP YOUR DATA IN YOUR HANDS Your inventory is stored on your device, with no account required. Export a full backup to Files and restore missing records without replacing the records already on your device. Full backup and restore are available to everyone. ROOM TO GROW WITH PREMIUM Start free with up to 5 active batches. Premium adds unlimited active batches, custom reminder days, a daily review reminder, CSV export, and inventory insights. See your expiry horizon, categories at risk, and recent recorded actions. Built for small shops, grocery stores, cosmetics counters, pharmacy stockrooms, and anyone keeping an eye on dated stock. Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Pricing and any eligible introductory offer appear in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple account. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Inventory remains local to your device; automatic cloud sync is not included. Save a backup before changing devices or deleting the app. Barcode scanning requires a supported device and camera permission. Reminders require notification permission and are subject to iOS scheduling limits. BatchDue records the dates you enter; it does not determine product safety. Support: support@wemakeen.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barcode Inventory4 screens
BatchDue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Inventory at every 3 weeks against BatchDue's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode Inventory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BatchDue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Inventory ships an update every 3 weeks, BatchDue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Barcode Inventory versus BatchDue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode InventoryBatchDue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROKO KURIHARAMAKEEN TECHNOLOGY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Inventory

One-time1
  • StockLite Premium$9.99
1 purchases

BatchDue

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Barcode Inventory free?
Barcode Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BatchDue free?
BatchDue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Inventory or BatchDue have ads?
Neither Barcode Inventory nor BatchDue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Inventory or BatchDue?
Barcode Inventory ships an update every 3 weeks, and BatchDue every 3 months. Most recently, Barcode Inventory was updated on October 7, 2026 and BatchDue on October 6, 2026.

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