OneSource Mobile Application vs Avantor Inventory Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneSource Mobile Application
Streamline laboratory instrument service requests and management. Scan instrument tags to log issues, view upcoming service events, and track instrument history. Customize your view with favorites and follow instruments for real-time updates.
- Log new service requests via QR code scan
- Attach photos, videos, and files to requests
- View upcoming service events and history
- Detailed instrument information and system view
- Follow instruments for push notifications
- Manage EH&S data for instruments
- Request new instruments and update data
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We are pleased to announce version 6 of our OneSource Mobile App – Your invaluable companion in and outside the lab The OneSource Mobile App makes it fast and easy to request the service you need, when you need it, anytime, anywhere. Simply scan the OneSource Tag on your instrument to log a new service request for that instrument and let OneSource do the rest. With easy visibility to upcoming service events, OneSource Mobile helps you prepare instruments and workload in advance. Even share the upcoming service details with your colleagues through the “Share” feature. Use OneSource Mobile’s “Recent” and “Favorites” options to keep track of your key assets as well as recent activity. Through the “Favorites” option you can build your own list of key instruments to quickly log new service requests, to check on upcoming service events and for reviewing the service history. We've even included a naming option for easy instrument identification and a “Follow” feature so you can stay up-to-date on all your instruments activities. App designed and developed by PerkinElmer. App icons by icons8: https://icons8.com/ Key features: - Log new service requests - Ability to include photos, videos and files as part of a service request - View upcoming service events - View service history, including the full field service report - See detailed instrument information - Instrument system view: Quickly see all other system components and pull up any instrument components details, including upcoming service events and the service history - Lookup the instruments EH&S (environmental health and safety) data. EH&S admins can maintain the information through the app too. - Enter a friendly name for any instrument you store as a “Favorite” on your device - Ability to “Follow” an instrument and receive push notifications when a PM is upcoming / changed, an instrument changes location or an entitlement is changed - Request a new instrument to be added to the OneSource program - Correct wrong and add missing instrument data - Start the process to remove or relocate an instrument - Get access to your Analytical Reports - RFID support (requires RFID tags and separate scanner) Use of user and device data: To use the OneSource Mobile app we are collecting your name, the company you work for, location of your workplace (city name), country you are located in, language preference and your email address. Other optional information e.g. phone number, department you work in,… can be added if you wish. The information is collected to create a user profile to authenticate you when you access the app and when communicating with us while using the app (on some forms, e.g. survey, feedback,… the user has to select that the user info is linked to the request, otherwise these forms as sent anonymously without any linked user information). You have access to the user profile and can change the information at any time. The data is saved on our server. Any communication between your device and our server is encrypted. On your device itself only the user name and password are saved if you select the option to automatically log in to the OneSource Mobile app. If you wish to have your account deleted, please send us a note using the ‘new service request’ or ‘feedback’ forms. For more details please visit our Privacy Policy page.
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.
- Mobile inventory management
- 360-degree stock visibility
- Barcode supported picking
- Barcode supported receiving
- Barcode supported replenishment
- Order management
- Automated order flows
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OneSource Mobile Application at 4.7 against Avantor Inventory Manager's 2.8. Avantor Inventory Manager's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OneSource Mobile Application holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.
OneSource Mobile Application ships an update every 4 months, Avantor Inventory Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneSource Mobile Application | Avantor Inventory Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | 2.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PerkinElmer U.S LLC | VWR International, LLC |
Customer experience
OneSource Mobile Application
Avantor Inventory Manager
In-app purchases
OneSource Mobile Application
No in-app purchases
Avantor Inventory Manager
No in-app purchases
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