Comparison

The Inventory Link vs Kantro

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

Head to head
About

The Inventory Link

Features
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The Inventory Link is a smart inventory and sales management app designed to help businesses stay organized, track stock in real time, and manage daily operations from anywhere. Whether you run a small shop, warehouse or manage a growing team, The Inventory Link gives you the tools to stay in control of your inventory and sales with ease. KEY FEATURES • Add, organize, and manage products with ease • Scan product and shelf location barcodes using your device camera • Import multiple products using CSV and Excel files • Track inventory levels in real time • Set low-stock alerts and product expiry dates • Record sales and monitor business performance instantly • Generate and download receipts, quotations, and cash-out reports • View daily sales summaries and detailed reports • Manage multiple team members under a single account • Secure cloud-based access and backup of your business data SUBSCRIPTION PLANS The Inventory Link offers auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features: • Monthly Plan – billed monthly • Yearly Plan – billed annually All plans include a 7-day free trial for new users. PAYMENT & RENEWAL • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings Start simplifying your business operations today with The Inventory Link. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.theinventorylink.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kantro

Features
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Simple inventory control for independent sellers, collectors, and small businesses. Add products with a name, SKU, barcode, quantity, cost, price, location, and photo. Scan barcodes when counting stock, make quick stock adjustments, and review a clear movement history. Inventory Tracker works offline and stores your catalog on your device. There is no account to create and no silent cloud sync. Import an existing catalog from CSV or export a backup whenever you need it. Key features: • Fast product creation • Barcode scanning • Product photos • Stock in/out adjustments • Low-stock indicators • Inventory value summary • SKU and location search • Movement history • CSV import and export • Offline-first local storage Built for independent sellers, market vendors, collectors, craft businesses, and anyone who wants straightforward stock tracking without a heavy ERP or POS system. Privacy Policy: https://kantro.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kantro.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

The Inventory Link4 screens
Kantro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Inventory Link and Kantro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. The Inventory Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Kantro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Inventory Link ships an update every 4 weeks, Kantro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Inventory Link versus Kantro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Inventory LinkKantro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNhlanhla Meshack ThubanaNuman Haktan Kartal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Inventory Link

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$199.991 Year
3 purchases

Kantro

Subscriptions3
  • Kantro Pro Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Kantro Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Kantro Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is The Inventory Link free?
The Inventory Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kantro free?
Kantro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Inventory Link or Kantro have ads?
Neither The Inventory Link nor Kantro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Inventory Link or Kantro?
The Inventory Link ships an update every 4 weeks, and Kantro every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Inventory Link was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kantro on October 25, 2026.

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