Comparison

M vs Avantor Inventory Manager

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

Head to head
About

M

Access and manage your company's documents from anywhere with this enterprise content management solution. Find, track, secure, and approve information on the go. Requires an existing M-Files system setup.

Highlights
  • Mobile document access
  • Powerful search functions
  • View and approve documents
  • Workflow management
  • Offline access
  • Customizable views
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M-Files® is a powerful and dynamic enterprise content management (ECM) and document management solution that solves the problems of managing, finding, tracking and securing information in companies of all sizes. The M-Files iOS application lets you access your M-Files documents anytime and anywhere – even when you’re on the go or not connected to your office network. The application enables you to find documents from your M-Files Vaults via powerful search functions and various, customizable views, as well as to view and approve documents and workflows. To be able to utilize the iOS application you need to have an M-Files system set up and to possess the required access rights. To get started, you need an M-Files server address and login credentials. The M-Files iOS application has been optimized for both the iPhone and the iPad layouts.

About

Avantor Inventory Manager

Manage your laboratory supplies inventory with this mobile solution. Gain 360-degree visibility of stock levels, from the bench to the supply chain. Streamline daily tasks like picking, re-ordering, and stock adjustments.

Highlights
  • Mobile inventory management
  • 360-degree stock visibility
  • Barcode supported picking
  • Barcode supported receiving
  • Barcode supported replenishment
  • Order management
  • Automated order flows
Features
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Inventory Manager: Your Lab Inventory Management Software Solution. Convenience – Visibility – Inventory Management on-the-go Avantor Management is the mobile version of our web-based Laboratory Supplies Inventory Management, powered by IM technology. Avantor Management powered by IM technology provides 360 degree visibility to your laboratory supplies inventory, from the scientist’s bench to all stocking points in your supply chain. The mobile version of IM technology is a warehouse and inventory management system that supports VWR products as well as third-party products from any vendor. Inventory Manager addresses daily tasks such as picking of goods, re-ordering products, as well as correcting stock levels. Visibility of inventory, over or out-of-stock for critical products, time intensive ordering and replenishment of stock are just some of the features and benefits. Avantor Management integrates into the IM technology laboratory supplies management system and is easy to deploy and maintain. IM features an activity-based notification and messaging system which informs users, managers, and administrators about pending tasks such as orders, picking requests, shipments and other updates. Benefits of Avantor Management, powered by IM: • Barcode supported picking system • Barcode supported goods receiving • Barcode supported replenishment • Supports VWR and third-party products • Order management with • Re-order point mechanism • Re-order quantities • Automated order flows The new Lab Supplies Management based on IM technology and is available on smartphone and tablet computers. * Please note, in order to operate the Avantor Lab Supplies Management app, the Avantor Laboratory Supplies Inventory Management, powered by IM technology will have to be configured. Avantor can make an assessment of your needs and offer the appropriate product, training and support requirements.

Screenshots

M4 screens
Avantor Inventory Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Avantor Inventory Manager at monthly against M's every 3 months. Avantor Inventory Manager also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). M's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 3 months, Avantor Inventory Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
M versus Avantor Inventory Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAvantor Inventory Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM-Files OyVWR International, LLC

Customer experience

M

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

Avantor Inventory Manager

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

Avantor Inventory Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avantor Inventory Manager free?
Avantor Inventory Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M or Avantor Inventory Manager?
M is rated higher. M averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Avantor Inventory Manager averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do M or Avantor Inventory Manager have ads?
Neither M nor Avantor Inventory Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or Avantor Inventory Manager?
M ships an update every 3 months, and Avantor Inventory Manager monthly. Most recently, M was updated on August 13, 2026 and Avantor Inventory Manager on September 14, 2026.

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