Comparison

Inventory Scan X vs Kantro

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

Head to head
About

Inventory Scan X

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Inventory Scan X turns your iPhone into a fast, accurate inventory scanner. Point the camera at a barcode or QR code and the item is found — or created — instantly. No extra hardware, no spreadsheets, no complicated setup. SCAN ANYTHING • Barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128) and QR codes • Fast Scan mode: add or remove stock continuously without leaving the camera • Attach a photo to any product INVENTORIES THAT FIT YOUR WORK • Separate inventories for stores, rooms, vehicles or projects • Track quantity, price and low-stock thresholds • Get notified when an item is running out • Clone a whole inventory to reuse its structure CUSTOM FORMS • Design your own product fields: text, numbers, currency, dates, choices • Add calculated fields with real formulas — (Length Ɨ Width) Ɨ Price • Every inventory can use a different form EXPORT — INCLUDED FOR EVERYONE • Export to CSV for spreadsheets • Export to PDF for clean, printable reports • Pick exactly which columns to include with export rules • Print barcode and QR labels on standard Avery sheets • Import your existing data from CSV SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM • Invite people to an inventory as editor or viewer • See who changed what in the activity log WORKS EVERYWHERE • Full iPhone and iPad support • Home Screen widget with your key numbers • Search across every inventory at once FREE PLAN 5 inventories, 50 products each and 10 MB of photos. Scanning, CSV and PDF export, and label printing are included at no cost. PREMIUM 50 inventories, 1,000 products each, 1 GB of photos, custom forms, inventory sharing and no ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://inventoryscanx.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://inventoryscanx.com/support

About

Kantro

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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

Inventory Scan X4 screens
Kantro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kantro at none against Inventory Scan X's shown. Kantro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Inventory Scan X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Kantro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inventory Scan X ships an update fortnightly, Kantro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Inventory Scan X versus Kantro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventory Scan XKantro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCesar Augusto Trujillo CetinaNuman Haktan Kartal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Inventory Scan X

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$44.991 Year
4 purchases

Kantro

Subscriptions4
  • Kantro Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Kantro Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Kantro Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Kantro Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Inventory Scan X free?
Inventory Scan X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kantro free?
Kantro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inventory Scan X or Kantro have ads?
Inventory Scan X shows ads; Kantro does not.
Which is updated more often, Inventory Scan X or Kantro?
Inventory Scan X ships an update fortnightly, and Kantro monthly. Most recently, Inventory Scan X was updated on October 15, 2026 and Kantro on October 14, 2026.

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