Comparison

SimpleStock vs Barcode

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

Head to head
About

SimpleStock

Features
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Struggling with lost inventory, messy spreadsheets, and time-consuming stock checks? Take full control of your business with SimpleStock! SimpleStock is the ultimate offline inventory management and sales tracking app designed for small businesses, retail shops, and online sellers. Fast, intuitive, and 100% offline, SimpleStock lets you manage your entire catalog right from your device. Your data stays securely on your phone—no internet connection or account registration required! KEY FEATURES: REAL-TIME INVENTORY TRACKING: Easily add, edit, and organize your products. Keep track of stock-in, stock-out, and current inventory levels with absolute precision. LIGHTNING-FAST BARCODE SCANNER: Turn your smartphone into a professional barcode and QR code scanner. Find items and process transactions in seconds. LOW STOCK ALERTS: Never run out of your best-selling items! Set custom minimum stock levels and get instant visual alerts when it’s time to reorder. POWERFUL SALES & PROFIT REPORTS: Track your daily and monthly transactions. View comprehensive reports on revenue and profit margins to make smarter business decisions. GLOBAL CURRENCY SUPPORT: Fully customizable formatting. Choose your local currency and decimal settings for a native financial experience. SECURE BACKUP & RESTORE: Export your entire database as a secure ZIP/SQLite file. Safely back up your data to Google Drive, Email, or transfer it to a new device effortlessly. 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE: Your business data is yours. Everything is stored locally on your device for maximum privacy and lightning-fast performance. WHO IS IT FOR? Whether you run a retail store, a small warehouse, a boutique, or an online shop, SimpleStock is built to simplify your daily operations and boost your productivity. Download SimpleStock today and experience the smartest way to manage your inventory! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Barcode

Features
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Barcode - Product Sales turns your iPhone into a simple, fast point of sale for small businesses. No account, no subscription, no internet required — open the app and start selling. SCAN & SELL • Point the camera at a barcode and the product lands in the cart • Unknown barcode? Add it as a new product on the spot • Complete the sale with cash or card in two taps PRODUCTS & STOCK • Manage your product list with prices, purchase costs and emojis • Optional stock tracking with low-stock warnings • Import your entire price list from Excel or CSV in one step • Price history is kept automatically SALES & REPORTS • Every sale is recorded automatically with payment breakdown • See today's revenue and profit at a glance — even on your home screen widget • One-tap end-of-day (Z) report as PDF, ready to share on WhatsApp • Export all products and sales to Excel anytime MADE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES • Works 100% offline — perfect for markets, kiosks, bakeries, cafés and stalls • Your data stays on your device. No servers, no tracking, no ads • Available in English, Turkish, German and Arabic • Choose your currency: USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, TRY and 25+ more • Light & dark mode, haptic feedback, refunds and stock restore Download once, sell forever. No hidden costs. Terms of Uses: https://gist.github.com/tolgazorlu/387cda4c5409603feb28a78446524fa0

Screenshots

SimpleStock4 screens
Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode at none against SimpleStock's 3. Barcode also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). SimpleStock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. SimpleStock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleStock ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SimpleStock versus Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleStockBarcode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuach Bao ChauTOLGA ZORLU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleStock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
None

Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleStock free?
SimpleStock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleStock or Barcode have ads?
Neither SimpleStock nor Barcode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleStock or Barcode?
SimpleStock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcode every 5 days. Most recently, SimpleStock was updated on September 30, 2026 and Barcode on September 18, 2026.

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