# Nest Egg vs Inventory Manager & Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Inventory Manager & Scanner at 5.0 against Nest Egg's 4.3. Inventory Manager & Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Nest Egg's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nest Egg sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Inventory Manager & Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inventory Manager & Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 11 respectively.

Nest Egg ships an update every 6 weeks, Inventory Manager & Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest Egg | Inventory Manager & Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-egg-inventory-in-cloud/id977831925/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-manager-and-scanner/id6468424946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nest Egg Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/431188996) | [Pablo Guardiola](https://appshunter.io/developer/885841141) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest Egg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-egg-inventory-in-cloud/id977831925)

Manage business inventory on the go with this intelligent tracking solution. Scan items, monitor stock levels, and collaborate with your team. Offers quick setup, easy integration, and customizable stock management features.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for quick item entry, Real-time stock level tracking, Team collaboration features, Customizable stock management, Price checking and merchant links, Label printing (QR and barcode), Cloud sync and data backup

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription, Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Enhanced Subscription, Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Starter Subscription, Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription, Mo. | $15.99 | per month |
| Basic Subscription, Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Standard Subscription, Yearly | $42.99 | per year |
| Enhanced Subscription, Yearly | $85.99 | per year |
| Professional Subscription,Yrly | $169.99 | per year |


### Inventory Manager & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-manager-and-scanner/id6468424946)

Manage your business inventory and sales efficiently from any device. Easily track stock, create invoices, and manage orders with a simple, intuitive interface. Supports multi-user collaboration and real-time statistics for comprehensive business oversight.

**Highlights:** Barcode and QR code scanning, Professional invoice creation, Real-time order management, Multi-platform access (mobile & web), Multi-user collaboration, Real-time statistics and reporting, Support for multiple warehouses/businesses

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $79.99 | per year |
| 50 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest Egg free?

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

### Is Inventory Manager & Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nest Egg or Inventory Manager & Scanner?

Inventory Manager & Scanner is rated higher. Nest Egg averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Inventory Manager & Scanner averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Nest Egg or Inventory Manager & Scanner have ads?

Nest Egg shows ads; Inventory Manager & Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nest Egg or Inventory Manager & Scanner?

Nest Egg ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inventory Manager & Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, Nest Egg was updated on September 16, 2026 and Inventory Manager & Scanner on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*