Inventory Scan vs WS Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inventory Scan
Easily create product lists by scanning barcodes and QR codes. Manually add items and export your inventory data as PDF or CSV files. This straightforward tool is perfect for simple product compilation.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Manually add products
- Export as PDF
- Export as CSV
- Simple product list creation
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This app will help you to create a simple list of your products or stuff, by scanning barcodes, QR Codes and Exporting them as PDF or CSV files or manually adding them. Is really simple to use for those who don't want a big app for something simple as a compiled de products in a list.
WS Barcode Scanner
Easily scan multiple barcodes and compile them into a list. Send your scanned data directly via email for convenient record-keeping and sharing.
- Barcode scanning
- Batch scanning
- Email export
- List compilation
- Simple interface
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This app is for anyone that wants to scan a series of barcodes and email them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WS Barcode Scanner at 100% against Inventory Scan's 63%. WS Barcode Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Inventory Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, WS Barcode Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inventory Scan | WS Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (425 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 425 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cesar Augusto Trujillo Cetina | Virgo Development LLC |
Customer experience
Inventory Scan
WS Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
Inventory Scan
No in-app purchases
WS Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Inventory Scan free?
Is WS Barcode Scanner free?
Do Inventory Scan or WS Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Inventory Scan or WS Barcode Scanner?
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