Comparison

Quick Inventory Swipe vs ShelfCount

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

Head to head
About

Quick Inventory Swipe

Features
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StockSwipe turns your iPhone into a pro inventory scanner. Thanks to an augmented-reality camera that detects multiple barcodes simultaneously, you can count an entire aisle in seconds. No internet connection required — everything runs fully offline. FEATURES • Real-time multi-barcode scanning via Apple Vision • EAN-13, UPC-E and Code 128 recognition • Smart anti-duplicate (5 s debounce) • Macro autofocus for small labels • Haptic and sound feedback on each scan • One-tap undo of the last scan • Multi-session management (Aisle A, Pharmacy, Stock B…) • Manual quantity editing • Search across sessions and barcodes • Stats: scan rate, duration, top items • CSV export compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers • Native iOS sharing: AirDrop, Mail, Messages, Files • Dark interface optimized for warehouse lighting • Multi-language: French, English, Spanish • 100% offline, 100% private PERFECT FOR • Small shops and indie retailers • Pharmacies and specialty stores • Warehouses and backroom stockrooms • Annual or weekly inventories • Aisle audits SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE StockSwipe is free for unlimited scanning. CSV export requires StockSwipe Pro: • Monthly subscription: $1.99 / month — cancel anytime • Lifetime purchase: $9.99 - one payment, permanent access PRIVACY Your data stays on your iPhone. No servers, no account, no ads, no tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Quick Inventory Swipe2 screens
ShelfCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

Quick Inventory Swipe and ShelfCount are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Quick Inventory Swipe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ShelfCount sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Quick Inventory Swipe versus ShelfCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Inventory SwipeShelfCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNISHOP LLC家宝 戴

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Quick Inventory Swipe

Subscriptions1
  • StockSwipe Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • StockSwipe Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

ShelfCount

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

Questions

Is Quick Inventory Swipe free?
Quick Inventory Swipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShelfCount free?
ShelfCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quick Inventory Swipe or ShelfCount have ads?
Neither Quick Inventory Swipe nor ShelfCount shows ads.

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