# Inventory Control with Scanner vs BEEP

The clearest difference is monetization model: BEEP at free against Inventory Control with Scanner's free with in-app purchases. Inventory Control with Scanner's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inventory Control with Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and BEEP sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inventory Control with Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 609 and 241 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Inventory Control with Scanner's written reviews are positive against 43% of BEEP's.

Inventory Control with Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, BEEP every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inventory Control with Scanner | BEEP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-control-with-scanner/id897331188/reviews)** | [4.1 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beep-expiry-date-tracking/id1242739153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **609** | 241 |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 43.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starkode Limited Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/874698946) | [BGPworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242739152) |

## What reviewers say

### Inventory Control with Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-control-with-scanner/id897331188)

Manage your inventory and track stock levels with this powerful barcode scanning app. Organize items, generate labels, and create professional reports. Ideal for businesses and personal use.

**Highlights:** Inventory management and stock tracking, Barcode and QR code scanning, Barcode label generation and printing, Offline work capability, PDF report creation and sharing, CSV import and export, Customizable attributes

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inventory Management Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Suite | $24.99 | per month |
| Inventory Tracker Suite Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clean design, powerful features, and very easy to use
- 👍 Funciona muy bien, muy útil y sencilla
- 👍 Excelente, me ayuda mucho para mi pequeña empresa
- 👍 Great app for small businesses
- 👍 Muy buena aplicación, lo mejor del mercado

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs tweaking
- 🐛 Missing a few things
- 🐛 You will get screwed
- 🐛 Lager manchmal fehlerhaft
- 🐛 Mind of its own

**Reported bugs**

- Entire app disappeared and backup failed
- Inventory data disappeared after updates
- Duplicating entries
- Crashing, freezing, or not working after updates
- Camera not functioning

**Requested features**

- Order lists by sku or serial number, not just alphabetically
- Generate serial numbers
- Connect to a broader variety of printers
- Delete all for items
- Ability to upload a csv file that replaces current stock items


### BEEP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beep-expiry-date-tracking/id1242739153)

Easily track expiration dates for your items by scanning barcodes. Receive timely reminders to reduce waste and stay organized. Ideal for home, restaurants, or retail inventory management.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to add products instantly, Receive custom expiry date reminders, Collaborate with teams for shared inventory, Organize products into custom categories, Fast search and item retrieval, Data backup and synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| BEEP Premium (3 Months) | $20.99 | one-time |
| BEEP Premium (6 Months) | $35.99 | one-time |
| BEEP Premium (12 Months) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for inventory management
- 👍 Good for tracking expiry dates
- 👍 Scans barcodes and product names
- 👍 Convenient for sharing with family/team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💸 High annual cost
- ❌ Free version limited
- ❌ Scanner issues on iPad
- ❌ Scanner issues on iPhone QR

**Reported bugs**

- Scanner not working on iPad
- Scanner shows black screen
- QR scanner not compatible with iPhone
- False expiration dates
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Web/desktop version
- One-time purchase option
- Ability to back-up data
- Add products by name only
- Option to add items without a barcode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inventory Control with Scanner free?

Inventory Control with Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BEEP free?

BEEP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inventory Control with Scanner or BEEP?

Inventory Control with Scanner is rated higher. Inventory Control with Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 609 ratings, while BEEP averages 4.1 from 241 ratings.

### Do Inventory Control with Scanner or BEEP have ads?

Neither Inventory Control with Scanner nor BEEP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inventory Control with Scanner or BEEP?

Inventory Control with Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and BEEP every 2 months. Most recently, Inventory Control with Scanner was updated on November 11, 2026 and BEEP on November 11, 2026.

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