Comparison

Nano Inventory vs Inventory Management

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

Head to head
About

Nano Inventory

Manage your business inventory and sales directly from your mobile device. Track stock, product details, income, and expenses without an internet connection. Supports multiple locations and users with role-based access.

Highlights
  • Stock quantity tracking
  • Product catalog management
  • Income and expense tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-location inventory
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Data backup and reporting
Features
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Manage business inventory from your phone. Nano Inventory is a powerful inventory-control program you can keep in your pocket. Manage your stock movement, product descriptions, income & expenses all from your iPhone or iPod touch. Best of all, Nano Inventory does not require an internet connection, so it works everywhere! There is also a desktop version of the app that is fully compatible with the mobile version. In multi-user mode, you can locate the database on the Web hosting and connect to it all your users. To differentiate the users’ permissions in the application, the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is implemented. INVENTORY FOR SMALL BUSINESS - See instantly the quantity of stock on-hand - Maintain records of goods received and issued - Create reports about stock movement for any period - Manage stock for multiple locations YOUR ENTIRE PRODUCT CATALOG - Keep an updated catalog of products, brands, and more - Snap product photos and videos right from your camera - Search products by bar code, QR code, photo, name, SKU, and more - Use phone camera or Bluetooth scanner to search products by bar code ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Create detailed reports about turnover, margin, and revenue - Keep accurate records of clients and suppliers - Back up your data by email, DropBox or iCloud - Print your reports via AirPrint. Nano Inventory includes a set of sample inventory to get you started. Once you are familiar with the app, clear the database and enter in your own info! Questions? Please email us for help or to give suggestions. We love to hear how businesses are using our app! E-mail: erziman@gmail.com

About

Inventory Management

Manage your stockroom and inventory with this easy-to-use application. Organize items with custom fields, tags, and folders, and collaborate with a team. Features include pick lists, stock counts, and reminders to keep everything under control.

Highlights
  • Workflow management (pick lists, stock counts)
  • Folder and list organization
  • Customizable tags and fields
  • Multi-user collaboration
  • Automated reminders
  • Flexible filtering
Features
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BoxKit is easy to use, affordable, and has everything you need to manage your inventory. Whether you’re working on your own or with a team, Boxflow helps you save time, stay organized, and keep your inventory under control. WORKFLOWS Pick Lists, Stock Counts, Restock Lists & more. FOLDERS Structure your inventory your way, so everything stays clear, organized, and easy to find. LISTS Group items for specific purposes, so you can plan, track, and manage them together. TAGS Add flexible labels to items so you can organize and find them across your inventory. FILTERS Narrow things down instantly, so you can focus on exactly what you need. MULTI-USER Work together with others on shared inventory, so everyone stays in sync. REMINDERS Stay on top of restocks, dates, and follow-ups so nothing gets missed. CUSTOM FIELDS Capture the details that matter, so your inventory works the way you do. And more to keep everything simple and under control. ============================================================ Subscription Information BoxKit is free to download, with optional features available through a weekly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple account at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan’s price. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://boxkit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://boxkit.app/privacy

Screenshots

Nano Inventory4 screens
Inventory Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inventory Management at Free against Nano Inventory's $2.99. Inventory Management also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Nano Inventory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Inventory Management is free to download; Nano Inventory costs $2.99 up front. Inventory Management sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Nano Inventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inventory Management holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inventory Management has 652 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Nano Inventory's written reviews are positive against 53% of Inventory Management's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nano Inventory ships an update every 3 months, Inventory Management every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Nano Inventory versus Inventory Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNano InventoryInventory Management
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.3 (652 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8652 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErziman AsaliyevVersus Dynamics LLC

Customer experience

Nano Inventory

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral12.3%
Negative22.1%

Inventory Management

All ratings652 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative40.8%

Bugs and requests

Nano Inventory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Inventory Management

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when attempting in-app purchases
  • Inventory data loss after updates
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to export inventory data
  • Detailed sales and transaction history
  • Automated low stock notifications
  • Multi-user collaboration and permissions
  • Integration with accounting/ERP systems

In-app purchases

None

Nano Inventory

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Inventory Management

Subscriptions5
  • Pay as you go$7.997 Days
  • Personal Plan1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Inventory Tracker - Personal7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Personal - Lifetime$29.99
  • Single-user Lifetime$39.99
  • Inventory Tracker - Lifetime$39.99
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  • Inventory Tracker Pro Lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is Nano Inventory free?
Nano Inventory costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inventory Management free?
Inventory Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nano Inventory or Inventory Management?
Inventory Management is rated higher. Nano Inventory averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Inventory Management averages 4.3 from 652 ratings.
Do Nano Inventory or Inventory Management have ads?
Neither Nano Inventory nor Inventory Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nano Inventory or Inventory Management?
Nano Inventory ships an update every 3 months, and Inventory Management every 2 days. Most recently, Nano Inventory was updated on November 1, 2026 and Inventory Management on November 2, 2026.

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