Comparison

Inventory Control with Scanner vs Panel Next

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

Head to head
About

Inventory Control with Scanner

Organize and track your inventory with a powerful barcode scanner. Quickly add, update, and manage item details, stock levels, and prices. Generate and print custom barcode labels for your products. Supports offline use and data syncing across devices with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for items
  • Manual item entry
  • Customizable categories and storage
  • Barcode label generation
  • Offline mode
  • Data syncing across devices
  • Customizable reports
Features
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Inventory Control with Scanner is an inventory management, stock tracking, and barcode scanner app for professionals, small businesses, and personal inventory workflows. Track products, equipment, supplies, stock levels, prices, and item information from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Scan barcodes to find items quickly, add inventory, adjust stock, and keep recently scanned products ready for follow-up. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT • Add, search, update, and organize inventory items. • Track stock, product information, and prices. • Add items manually or with the built-in barcode scanner. • Attach product images and organize categories, storage areas, suppliers, merchants, and currencies. BARCODE SCANNER • Scan barcodes to find, add, open, or adjust stock items. • Keep recently scanned items available while you continue scanning. • Use the built-in camera scanner or compatible Bluetooth barcode scanners. BARCODE & LABEL GENERATION • Create and print barcode labels for products and inventory. • Print on standard A4, US Letter, and roll formats. • Supports EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, QR, and QR Mini. PRO FEATURES • Sign in with Apple. • Work offline without requiring Wi-Fi or a data connection. • Sync data between your devices with an eligible subscription. REPORTS & CUSTOMIZATION • Create, print, email, and share professional PDF reports. • Import and export CSV files. • Add custom attributes and personalize reports for your workflow. STARKODE PRO Part of the Starkode Pro series for professionals working across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Need help? Contact support@starkode.com. SUBSCRIPTION Starkode membership is month-to-month with no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Cancel anytime from your device. Privacy Policy: https://starkode.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://starkode.com/terms/

About

Panel Next

Features
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Next is the ultimate queue management solution for businesses of all sizes. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to organized, efficient customer service! Tip: For the full experience, open the Panel on one device (TV/tablet) and use the Counter on another device (phone/computer). Watch the magic happen in real time! WHAT IS NEXT? Next allows counter operators to call ticket numbers that are instantly displayed on a digital panel. Creating a complete queue management ecosystem. KEY FEATURES INSTANT TICKET CALLING • Intuitive numeric keypad for quick ticket calls • Real-time synchronization across all devices • Voice announcements (Text-to-Speech) for accessibility FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE PANELS • 10 different layouts to choose from • Custom colors for tickets, backgrounds, and messages • Upload your own logo and branding • Rotating promotional messages • YouTube video integration (PRO) FOLLOW ME - QR CODE • Customers can scan and track their position in line • No more anxious waiting - freedom to move around • Notifications when their turn approaches PERFECT FOR • Clinics and hospitals • Banks and financial services • Government offices • Restaurants and food courts • Retail stores • Service centers • Any business with queues! MULTI-PLATFORM Works on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Web, and Desktop. Your queue management wherever you need it. FREE TO USE Start managing your queues today at no cost. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads and unlock video features. REAL-TIME UPDATES Built for instant and reliable synchronization. When you call a ticket, it appears immediately on all connected displays. Download Next now and revolutionize your customer service experience! Need help? Visit https://bimaste.com/nextpanel/ for support and tutorials.

Screenshots

Inventory Control with Scanner4 screens
Panel Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Panel Next at every 5 days against Inventory Control with Scanner's every 3 weeks. Panel Next also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Inventory Control with Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Panel Next sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inventory Control with Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Panel Next every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Inventory Control with Scanner versus Panel Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventory Control with ScannerPanel Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (609 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings609 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarkode Limited CompanyAbimael Tedesco

Bugs and requests

Inventory Control with Scanner

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Entire app disappeared and backup failed
  • Inventory data disappeared after updates
  • Duplicating entries
  • Crashing, freezing, or not working after updates
  • Camera not functioning
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  • Unable to enter or update stock levels
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Incorrect date/time on transactions

Requested features

17 requests
  • 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
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  • Reset inventory to zero to do full count
  • Use third party bar scanner with app
  • Option to add serial numbers for products with color variations
  • Ability to move products between 2 warehouses
  • Generate reports of sales by day or monthly
  • Ability to share inventory with other users
  • Import data from Excel or other sources
  • Ability to calculate average consumption of products in stock
  • Search by barcode or QR code
  • Automatic deduction of stock when scanning items out
  • Ability to set taxes and see taxable/non-taxable totals
  • Show total profit

Panel Next

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Inventory Control with Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Inventory Management Premium Access3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Suite7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Inventory Tracker Suite Annual$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Panel Next

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ADS$2.491 Month

Questions

Is Inventory Control with Scanner free?
Inventory Control with Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panel Next free?
Panel Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inventory Control with Scanner or Panel Next have ads?
Neither Inventory Control with Scanner nor Panel Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inventory Control with Scanner or Panel Next?
Inventory Control with Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Panel Next every 5 days. Most recently, Inventory Control with Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and Panel Next on September 10, 2026.

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