Businesses and organizations of all sizes must manage, control, and track inventory at any time and from anywhere. Today, inventory management is even more crucial to success and sustainability, as business transactions take place on a global scale and cover multiple locations. Manually entering, tracking, and counting inventory is nearly impossible by today’s industry standards, but relying on inventory management, control, and tracking methods solely on a desktop computer is no longer feasible.
So, technology companies and firms have designed and developed inventory management, control, and tracking apps to make inventory data entry, search, and visualization possible from any location and at any time using smartphones and tablets. Hundreds of inventory management, control, and tracking apps are available for iOS and Android devices, and we have chosen our top 30 apps based on their integration, scanning, and ease-of-use capabilities. While many of our top app choices are standalone in nature, some are extensions of inventory management software and are free to download with paid software subscriptions or purchases. We have listed our top 30 inventory management, control, and tracking apps here, in no particular order.
1. Inventory Now
@iPartyMobile
Formerly known as Inventory Tracker, Inventory Now simplifies inventory tracking . Inventory Now is perfect for small to medium business owners who need to see an overview of their inventory or the particular number of items in a particular segment at any time.
Key Features:
- See all of your inventory on one screen
- Sort, filter, and search easily
- Get the most necessary inventory information, including date, category, name, barcode, location, and a freeform Notes field for anything else you want to add
Cost: $4.99
Download: iTunes
Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Stock Control is an inventory management and control app that lists items, sorts them into categories, and associates them with storage locations. Stock Control allows users to easily manage their inventory level and value.
Key Features:
- Built-in search tools
- Easily retrieve items and locations
- Separate items into various groups to manage different stocks simultaneously
- Refined management of quantities in various storage locations
- Shortage alerts
- Import/export data to CSV for use on PC or Mac
Cost: FREE, with in-app purchase options
Download: iTunes
3. Goods Order Inventory
@GOISPRO
Stay connected to your business and inventory with Goods Order Inventory, an inventory management app with mobile, desktop, and web availability. Manage multiple locations, users, and mobile access.
Key Features:
- Real-time inventory synching to create, disperse, manage, and track
- Barcode scanning with mobile devices
- User-friendly interfaces with easy navigation
Cost: FREE
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SOS Inventory is an add-on for QuickBooks Online to help with inventory, manufacturing, and order management. A multi-user web-based service, everyone in the organization can use SOS Inventory anywhere, any time.
Key Features:
- Supports all major browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari
- Integrates with QuickBooks Online by synchronizing lists and transactions
- Sync manually or allow SOS Inventory to sync automatically
- Integrate with QuickBooks Online to eliminated duplicate data entry
- Supports multiple locations
- Track items by serial number and track cost history for each specific item
Cost: FREE trial for 30 days available
- Companion: $29 – 2 users, basic inventory tracking
- Plus: $59 – 3 users, all Companion plan features, plus serial number tracking, lot tracking, unlimited locations, barcoding, and more
- Pro: $99 – 5 users, all Plus plan features, plus multiple work centers, work-in-progress tracking, and more
- Additional users beyond the plan limits are $10/month/user
Download: Intuit app center
5. On Shelf
An inventory management app geared toward small business, On Shelf for iPad gives users the ability to sync between iPads and easily access items using the built-in barcode reader. With On Shelf, you can spend less time managing your inventory and more time managing your business.
Key Features:
- Analysis and sales reports
- Color-coded current inventory
- Select a product to see its sales and order history
- Easily display products using the barcode reader
- Track product movement using the barcode reader
Cost: $4.99
Download: iTunes
A cloud-based inventory management app, JumpStock delivers real-time information on smart devices. Reduce costs associated with inventory management by reducing hardware investments and tedious implementation processes.
Key Features:
- Simple user interfaces
- Quickly begins automating inventory management processes using barcode scanning with compact keyfob scanners or mobile devices
- Customize by department
- Implement in any type of inventory management approach, including a mobile-based PAR system, a 2Bin approach for high-velocity, low unit of measure, low cost supplies, or a limited access system for higher cost items and devices
Cost: FREE but requires JumpStock license available from Jump Technologies – Contact for a quote
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Business Inventory is an inventory management app for tracking product levels, orders, sales, and deliveries. Designed for the iPhone and the iPad, Business Inventory is useful for tracking inventory as it is transported between locations, receiving items into warehouses or other locations, and picking, packing, and shipping items from a warehouse.
Key Features:
- Barcode reader
- Product photo from native library or camera
- Quality database
- Unlimited inventory entries
Cost: $0.99
Download: iTunes
Canvas offers several inventory tracking and management apps, including Inventory Tracking Sheet With Barcoding, Inventory Tracking Sheet, and Inventory Tracking. Visit the Canvas site to compare the various apps and choose the one that best fits their needs. The free trials make Canvas inventory tracking and management apps even more attractive.
Key Features:
- Set of tools provides data collection forms for a variety of devices
- Accurately track products and supplies quickly
- Track by department, location information, and item
- Beginning and ending dates, item number, description, current quantities, last date item was inventoried, and more
- Designed for iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, PlayBook, Windows mobile, and Windows desktop
Cost: FREE trial for 30 days – Contact for a quote
Download: Canvas
The myStock Inventory Manager app is specifically for mobile and tablet users. Perfect for individuals or small and medium-sized businesses, myStock Inventory Manager helps users record and manage stock movements easily.
Key Features:
- Inventory management for multiple locations using a single device
- Monitor inventory in remote locations
- Exchange data between mobile devices and data servers
Cost:
- Trial version: FREE
- Standard version: $4.99
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Published by Ayman Salem, Simple Inventory Control is a professional stock control, inventory management and tracking app for Windows. Easily manage stock quantities, transfer between locations, set low-level stock alerts, and more within Simple Inventory Control.
Key Features:
- Simple, intuitive user interface
- Manage stock levels by categories, location, and supplier
- Inventory control system provides up-to-date, accurate counts of units in stock
- Move stock between different locations
- Leaves a complete audit trail
Cost: $4.99
Download: Microsoft app
11. CashierLive
An iPhone, iPod, and Android inventory control app, CashierLive is not just for retailers. As an inventory management app, CashierLive scans barcodes or allows users to create unique codes to track and manage inventory.
Key Features:
- Scan barcodes or create unique codes
- Enter a description, price, category, quantity on hand, and pictures
- Track and manage inventory
- Integrates with QuickBooks and local inventory marketing via Milo
- Get in-app support from the app’s home screen
Cost: FREE for 14 days with paid upgrade options
Download: iTunes
Rapid Inventory, an inventory control app for Android devices, is simple to use on both smartphones and tablets. Business and industries easily operate the app with the support of external Bluetooth scanners.
Key Features:
- Create, manage, and control item stock lists, equipment serial numbers, and more
- Built-in barcode scanner and integrated support for industry-grade Bluetooth scanners
- Simple, intuitive operation
- Import existing stock lists or use collected data for further processing
- Data import and export using CSV files, XML files, or Google Docs for Google online spreadsheets
Cost:
- FREE: up to 100 items
- Business Edition: $13.99 – up to 500 items
- Unlimited Edition: $39.99 – unlimited items
Download: Google Play
13. topShelf Mobile Inventory
@ScoutSoftware
Scout’s cloud-based inventory management software integrates with accounting, CRM, and e-commerce systems. Users login using their existing internet connection, smartphone, or mobile barcode scanner to connect instantly and manage their inventory.
Key Features:
- topShelf is a subscription-based inventory management system that can be used as a stand-alone application or can be integrated into a variety of applications
- User administration, data entry, reporting, warehouse setup, and more
- Instant visibility and optimization of supply chains
- Includes iPhone barcode scanning directly from the built-in camera
Cost: $0.99
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Inventory Droid is an inventory management system for Android devices and phones. Ideal for small business use, Inventory Droid allows users to itemize their stock and track it.
Key Features:
- Create multiple accounts
- Spreadsheet of total assets of accounts
- Password-protected accounts
- Clone accounts
- Create custom item fields
- Export/import CSV item lists
Cost: $4.99
Download: Google Play
Barcode eXpress for inventory management makes it possible to organize inventory items and information in your phone. Manage items with notes, captured photos, to-do and expense lists, and more.
Key Features:
- Manage inventory items with multi-level categories and multi-level locations
- Manage inventory items with tags, price, and quantity
- Scan custom barcodes, UPC, or EAN codes
- Manual backup-restore and auto-backup scheduler
Cost: $2.99
Download: Google Play
16. On Hand
An inventory tracking app, On Hand is designed for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android devices. With support for Bluetooth scanners, On Hand is optimized for iPad and Android tablets, too.
Key Features:
- Perform inventory data collection, track assets, pack orders for shipment, generate restocking orders, and more
- Capture barcodes using your device’s built-in camera
- Quick and easy counting
- Information for each item includes quantity, barcode, an, note, location, and other important details
Cost: $29.95
Download: Google Play
17. ComputerEase Inventory Control
@ComputerEase
ComputerEase Inventory Control makes inventory management easy as you track your resources on demand. Designed for the construction industry, ComputerEase Inventory Control is a fully-integrated inventory control app for contractors.
Key Features:
- Turns mobile devices into barcode scanners and a point of access to your database with a direct link to the Inventory Management Module
- Receive inventory from a supplier or a completed job and scan it into your central warehouse
- Transfer inventory out to jobs or inventory locations
Cost: FREE but requires a tie-in to the ComputerEase System – Contact for a quote
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Inventory Scanner, an inventory management app, is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Eliminate the need for manually tracking and managing inventory and using spreadsheets with Inventory Scanner.
Key Features:
- Integrated data management tool
- Several customizable fields for product information, including quantity, category, location, and more
- Easily edit predefined products, locations, and categories
- Reads more than a dozen barcode formats
Cost: FREE
Download: iTunes
19. SphereWMS
@SphereWMS
Sphere is known for its leading web-based Warehouse Management Software, and the SphereWMS app is on par with the software’s functionality and ease of use. SphereWMS provides mobile access to the SphereWMS Warehouse Management System and includes scanning and inquiry functions for inventory management and control.
Key Features:
- Works on any iOS device; for scanning functionality in the warehouse, the app requires an iPod or iPhone with a Linea-pro scanner
- Scanning is supported for several activities, including receiving put-away, inventory adjustment, cycle count, and others
- Inquires are supported for advance receipt notification, receipt history, shipment history, and more
Cost: FREE for all SphereWMS customers – Contact for a quote
Download: iTunes
20. ASAP Passport App
@ASAP_Systems
ASAP Systems provide comprehensive inventory and asset tracking enabled by barcode, RFID, and smartphone technology. Manage inventory with ASAP Passport, a powerful and configurable mobile app.
Key Features:
- View asset and inventory levels
- Track movement of inventory at multiple locations
- Receive, move, and dispose of inventory
- Scan barcodes for conducting physical inventory
Cost: FREE, with a Passport account – Contact for a quote
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An app from BerryWing Software, Scan to Spreadsheet creates spreadsheets using the barcode scanner in your iPhone or Android phone. A smart option for small businesses looking to save money with bring your own device (BYOD) barcode scanning and/or inventory, Scan to Spreadsheet is useful for inventory, cycle count, marketing event scanning, and other times when scanning to create a list is necessary.
Key Features:
- Email CSV or MS Excel XML formats from your phone, iPad, or iPod
- Use templates to customize column names for each spreadsheet column
- Record GPS coordinates of each scan
Cost:
- iTunes: $2.99
- Google Play: $0.99
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With GoCodes inventory tracking system, users get a complete solution that includes the customizable web-based software and patent-pending QR code labels. Designed to work seamlessly with the GoCodes Asset Management software, the GoCodes QR code scanner app helps you manage physical assets and track inventory online using your smartphone.
Key Features:
- Free integrated QR code scanner
- Rapidly check in/out single and multiple assets by scanning the QR code
- Search for and check in/out assets in groups
- View asset locations on a map
- Add photos to asset descriptions
Cost: FREE for GoCodes Asset Management software customers – Sign up for a free trial or contact for a quote
Download: iTunes
MobileFrame profides configurable mobile applications, and their asset management and inventory tracking mobile software is known to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Streamline your asset management and inventory tracking with MobileFrame, available for download directly from the MobileFrame site.
Key Features:
- Scan bar codes
- Read RFID tags
- Collect information any time, anywhere
Cost: Contact for a quote
2B Solutions provide inventory management and mobile barcode scanning apps. With the 2-B Inventory Mobile Inventory & Warehouse Management app, you get “all your inventory in the palm of your hand.”
Key Features:
- Designed for businesses of all sizes
- Use a hand-held mobile scanning solution with built-in intelligence to manage inventory
- Available modules include item lookup, receiving/transfer in, physical count, transfers, inventory adjustments, and more
Cost: Contact for a quote
Apptivo’s Inventory Management App makes it possible to track your inventory accurately. Businesses choose the Inventory Management App from Apptivo because it integrates with eCommerce and automatically reduces inventory when products ship, reducing the amount of time and energy spent managing inventory.
Key Features:
- Track on hand inventory accurately
- Reserve products when added to the shopping cart
- Automated quantity tracking
- Quick transactions and order integrations
- Works with orders, suppliers, manufacturers, and items
Cost: Contact for a quote
RIO Inventory, an app available on the Salesforce app exchange, is a package that provides two types of inventory management, depending on your Salesforce licensing. Both the basic inventory management and enhanced multi-warehouse inventory management provide solutions for real-time inventory management and tracking.
Key Features:
- Inventory management within Salesforce
- Set thresholds for alerts when inventory is low
- View product quantity on hand status
Cost:
- RIO Inventory Basic: FREE – supports basic inventory management
- RIO Inventory Plus: Contact for a quote – support inventory tracking in multiple warehouse locations and includes additional features such as allocation quantity and inventory adjustment
Download: appexchange
27. Stock Controller
@XNRSisbi
Available for Android devices, Stock Controller is an inventory control and management app with plenty of tutorials to help you along the way. Never worry about losing inventory data again, because Stock Controller saves your data in the cloud.
Key Features:
- Work online or offline
- Save data locally or sync with the cloud
- Register providers and clients
- Get alerts and inventories by warehouse
- Video tutorials
- Charts and statistics per section
Cost: FREE, with in-app purchases available
Download: Google Play
Manage and track inventory easily with Inventory Counter, an app available for Android devices. Export inventory data to Excel, or export values by email or Dropbox with this inventory management app.
Key Features:
- Count, calculate, register, and store inventory
- Add photos to items
- Scan bar codes
- Location by GPS
- List and search inventory
Cost: FREE
Download: Google Play
29. Instant Inventory
@BillionHands
Instant Inventory is designed for small-scale businesses to manage their inventory, update stock, and record movement of items. Available for Android devices and 4-star rated with hundreds of reviews, Instant Inventory allows for barcode scanning.
Key Features:
- Mobile resource handling
- Barcode integration and server side interfacing
- Database interactions
Cost: FREE, with in-app purchases available
Download: Google Play
30. Spreadsheet & Inventory Pro
Spreadsheet & Inventory Pro, an Android app, is an easy-to-use inventory management app. Perfect for physical inventory count, cycle count, inventory in/out tracking, asset tracking, and more, Spreadsheet & Inventory Pro makes it possible to manage inventory in four simple steps.
Key Features:
- Manage custom form with several types of input
- Create/edit data entry
- Export data to Google Drive, CSV files, text message, and email
- Compatible barcode scanner list
- Auto back-up scheduler
Cost: $2.49
Download: Google Play