metItem vs Aventory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
metItem
Organize and track inventory with ease, from home closets to busy warehouses. Features include folder organization, barcode scanning, low-stock alerts, and cross-device syncing. Collaborate with teams via web sharing for comprehensive stock management.
- Folder and subfolder organization
- Barcode scanning for item addition
- Low-stock alerts
- Cross-device syncing (iPhone, iPad, web)
- Team collaboration with web sharing
- Custom fields and tags
- Offline access and automatic syncing
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metItem brings order to your inventory — simple enough for a home closet, powerful enough for a busy warehouse. Organize everything into folders, track quantity and value, and find any item in seconds. Snap a photo, scan a barcode, set a low-stock alert, and you're done. Your own inventories sync across iPhone, iPad, and the web. ORGANIZE EVERYTHING • Folders and subfolders to group items your way • See totals at a glance: folders, items, total quantity and total value • Photos on every item — add from your library or your camera ADD ITEMS IN SECONDS • Scan a barcode to add an item — for many retail products, metItem can fill in the name and photo • Adjust quantities with a quick +/- stepper • Custom fields, tags and units to match your workflow FIND ANYTHING, FAST • Search across a folder or your entire inventory • Browse your full folder structure and jump anywhere • Switch between list and grid views; hide folders or codes for a cleaner look STAY ON TOP OF STOCK • Set a minimum level and get an in-app alert when stock runs low • Check items in and out, and move them between folders • Reports and a dashboard for the full picture WORK TOGETHER • Share an inventory with your team on the web: read-only viewers on every plan, editors from the Essential plan up • The people you share with see it in the app, under "Shared with me", and on the web • What each person can do follows their role, for example view only; roles are set on the web • Add, edit and move items and folders with no signal — changes sync when you're back online From tools and equipment to retail stock, office supplies, and collections, metItem keeps everything organized and at your fingertips. Download metItem and take control of your inventory today.
Aventory
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Aventory is a modern, flexible inventory app for iPhone and iPad that helps you organize products, track stock movement, and keep your inventory accurate across locations. No database needed and full iCloud data sharing across devices. Manage your catalog with ease: • Create and organize products with categories • Add barcodes for faster lookup and intake • Attach photos, videos, and documents to each product • Store key details like unit, pricing, low-stock thresholds, tags, and notes Track stock with confidence: • Record stock in, stock out, corrections, and transfers • Keep a clear movement history for every product • Track quantity by location and set preferred/default locations • See current stock levels and identify low-stock items quickly Get useful business insights: • Monitor inventory value at cost and sale price • View potential margin and profit on hand • Understand stock trends and product performance at a glance Built for real-world workflows: • Use barcode scanning to speed up operations • Customize workspace settings and shared preferences • Support multiple workspaces and category favorites • Share inventory context with collaborators when needed Whether you’re managing a small shop, warehouse shelves, event stock, or personal business inventory, AInventory gives you a clear, practical way to stay in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aventory at none against metItem's 8. metItem's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. metItem sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Aventory asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | metItem | Aventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hun Kim | RARIAN INTERACTIVE |
In-app purchases
metItem
- Starter Monthly$14.991 Month
- Essential Monthly$49.991 Month
- Starter Yearly$89.991 Year
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- Ultra Monthly$149.991 Month
- Essential Yearly$289.001 Year
- Enterprise Monthly$299.991 Month
- Ultra Yearly$889.001 Year
- Enterprise Yearly$999.001 Year
Aventory
No in-app purchases









