Comparison

Inventory Control with Scanner vs M3 Analytics

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

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
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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

M3 Analytics

Features
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Stay in control of your business anytime, anywhere with Manager Insights, the companion app for your POS system. Designed for owners and managers, this app delivers powerful analytics and real-time reporting so you can make smarter decisions on the go. Key Features: Real-Time Analytics – Instantly view live sales, revenue, and transaction data. Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reports – Track performance trends across time. Actionable Insights – Identify top-performing products, staff, and peak sales periods. With Manager Insights, you no longer have to wait until end-of-day reports—make informed decisions, boost efficiency, and keep your business moving forward with real-time visibility.

Screenshots

Inventory Control with Scanner4 screens
M3 Analytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M3 Analytics at none against Inventory Control with Scanner's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. M3 Analytics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Inventory Control with Scanner versus M3 Analytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventory Control with ScannerM3 Analytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (609 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings609 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStarkode Limited CompanyMerchantMate

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

M3 Analytics

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
None

M3 Analytics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inventory Control with Scanner free?
Inventory Control with Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M3 Analytics free?
M3 Analytics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inventory Control with Scanner or M3 Analytics have ads?
Neither Inventory Control with Scanner nor M3 Analytics shows ads.

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