Comparison

KartuStok vs ShelfCount

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

Head to head
About

KartuStok

Features
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Manage inventory and warehouse operations in one place. KartuStok helps businesses record stock in, stock out, transfers, and stocktakes, with a clear history of inventory movements. RECORD STOCK MOVEMENTS - Receipt: Record goods received from suppliers or other sources. - Issue: Track items used, dispatched, or leaving inventory after a sale. - Move: Transfer stock between warehouses and storage locations. - Adjustment: Reconcile stock differences found during physical stocktakes. - Opening Stock: Record existing inventory quantities when getting started. INVENTORY MONITORING AND REPORTS - Check available inventory by item and warehouse. - Review detailed stock cards showing dates, document numbers, incoming and outgoing quantities, and stock balances. - Set minimum stock levels to help identify replenishment needs. - Filter reports by date range, item, and warehouse. - Export reports to Excel for further analysis. TEAM AND WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT - Manage multiple warehouses and storage locations within one company. - Invite users and configure role-based access permissions. - Organize items and transactions using categories. - Manage internal, supplier, and customer inventory requests, with optional approval workflows. - Import master data and transaction lines from Excel. - Use a compatible barcode scanner for quick item lookup in transaction forms. - Record reference costs and transaction values when pricing is enabled. BUILT FOR DIFFERENT BUSINESS NEEDS KartuStok can help manage inventory operations for: - Spare parts and maintenance warehouses - Retail stores and small businesses - Distributors and warehouse operations - Central kitchens and restaurant operations - General supplies and operational inventory FREE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT KartuStok's core features are currently available free of charge, without a limited trial period or restrictions on the number of items, users, or transactions. Keep inventory records organized. Know what is available, where it is stored, and how stock quantities change over time. KartuStok focuses on inventory tracking and stock operations. Pricing fields provide reference transaction values, not accounting or financial costing calculations. Learn more: https://kartustok.com User guide: https://guide.kartustok.com

About

ShelfCount

This app helps you quickly count and track inventory using your phone's camera to scan barcodes or recognize them from photos. It allows for manual item entry, quantity adjustments, and setting low-stock alerts, all stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning with camera
  • Barcode recognition from photos
  • Manual product entry
  • Quantity tracking and history
  • Low-stock threshold alerts
  • CSV export
  • On-device data storage
Features
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ShelfCount is a simple inventory scanner for people who need to count products quickly without setting up a heavy stock system. Use it for a small shop, home storage, office supplies, market stall, pop-up store, workshop, classroom, sample room, pantry, or any place where you need to know what is on hand. An active subscription is required to use SnapStock. The app is built around five clear promises: Offline, No Login, Privacy First, On Device, No Cloud Upload. You can add items, scan barcodes, adjust quantities, review stock history, and export a CSV file without creating an account. Your product names, barcodes, quantities, notes, photos, low-stock thresholds, and activity records are stored on your iPhone. SnapStock does not run a cloud inventory account for you, does not require sign-in, and does not upload your inventory list to its own server. What you can do with SnapStock: * Scan barcodes with the camera Point the scanner at a product code and SnapStock looks for a match in your local inventory. If the item already exists, you can increase or decrease the quantity right away. If it is new, you can create a product from the scanned code. * Recognize barcodes from photos Use a product photo from the camera or your library, and SnapStock can detect a barcode in the image when one is visible. This is useful when a label is hard to scan live or when you already have product photos saved. * Add products manually Not every item has a barcode. SnapStock supports manual entries and no-barcode items, so you can track handmade goods, loose parts, samples, tools, supplies, materials, boxes, pantry items, and other products that do not come with a retail code. * Track quantity fast Open an item and use clear plus and minus controls to update stock. You can also enter an exact quantity when you need a full count. Each quantity change is recorded, so you can see how stock moved over time. * Use low-stock thresholds Set a low-stock threshold for important items. SnapStock highlights products that are running low, helping you spot what needs a refill before it becomes a problem. * Search by name or barcode Find products quickly with search. Type part of the product name or barcode to narrow a long list, then open the detail view to update the item. * Keep recent activity The history view records scans, product creation, edits, and quantity changes. Product detail pages also show recent activity, so you can understand what changed without guessing. * Add photos and notes Attach a product image and keep notes for size, location, supplier, color, batch, shelf, or anything else that helps you identify the item later. * Export CSV when you choose SnapStock can export your inventory as a CSV file with name, barcode, quantity, low-stock threshold, notes, and creation date. The export uses the iOS share sheet, so you decide whether to save, send, print, or move the file. The app does not silently sync that data to a cloud service. Why privacy matters for inventory Offline: core inventory work can be done without relying on an online service. No Login: there is no required registration before you can manage stock. Privacy First: the workflow is designed around your control of product data. On Device: scanning, barcode recognition, item storage, history, and CSV creation happen on your device. No Cloud Upload: SnapStock does not upload your inventory database to its own cloud. Privacy Policy: https://5gotogo.github.io/SnapStock-privacy/privacy-policy.html Support: https://5gotogo.github.io/SnapStock-privacy/apple-review-support.html

Screenshots

KartuStok4 screens
ShelfCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KartuStok at none against ShelfCount's 2. KartuStok also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. ShelfCount sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KartuStok asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KartuStok ships an update monthly, ShelfCount every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KartuStok versus ShelfCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKartuStokShelfCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPT ANDROMEDA GLOBAL DATA家宝 戴

In-app purchases

None

KartuStok

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShelfCount

Subscriptions2
  • SnapStock Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SnapStock Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is KartuStok free?
KartuStok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfCount free?
ShelfCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KartuStok or ShelfCount have ads?
Neither KartuStok nor ShelfCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KartuStok or ShelfCount?
KartuStok ships an update monthly, and ShelfCount every 3 weeks. Most recently, KartuStok was updated on November 9, 2026 and ShelfCount on November 5, 2026.

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