We reviewed some of the Android Apps available on Play Store for managing inventory.
The below list does not rank the apps in any order.
Every business owner at some point in time needs to track their inventory flow. Otherwise, there can be a mismatch of actual stock count, which can lead to a loss in business. Especially, when there are workers working under you, then you need to be cautious about the actual inventory count. So, it is recommended that you update the stock count daily on some software, to remain in control of your business.
We reviewed some of the free Inventory Management Apps on Play Store and came up with the below list.
1. Inventory Management (by Industrial IT)
Price:
h. The app also has feature for low inventory items and out of stock items notification reminders.
i. The app also has Barcode Support.
So far this app is good. I wish there was an auto fill feature when it comes to adding inventory. Once you become accustom to the fields it is rather simple to use this app. Now about the website version, which does not look anything like the phone app. If the same links (i.e. Master Setup) were available that would be nice. There should be a link (tab) in order for us to search by categories to simplify things
7. Stock Controller - inventories (by XNR Sisbi)
Price:
Free for upto 50 products in the account. (Contains ads)
Some helpful comments on Play Store:
I think it is a great app and does what you need and a little more. Great job at getting it user friendly but can do with a little more work. Make it a little more intuitive, saying that it is pretty good. Just one more bug bear, it does not tell you how many users you can have. And i am reluctant to buy the full app in case i wont have enough user slots.
The best simple stock or warehouse management I've tried so far. For a one time payment of EUR19.99, it does what it suppose to do and is so flexible. I have been using it for 2 months now and so far have not even contacted support because it is easy, simple, useful, and flexible. Update 20170811: People from support dept are very professional, personable, and helpful. Just encountered them recently....
The below list does not rank the apps in any order.
Every business owner at some point in time needs to track their inventory flow. Otherwise, there can be a mismatch of actual stock count, which can lead to a loss in business. Especially, when there are workers working under you, then you need to be cautious about the actual inventory count. So, it is recommended that you update the stock count daily on some software, to remain in control of your business.
We reviewed some of the free Inventory Management Apps on Play Store and came up with the below list.
1. Inventory Management (by Industrial IT)
This app is without ads.
a. Free for Maximum 100 transactions per month:
Maximum 100 transactions per month and Supports multiple devices (has a central server).
b. Basic Subscription – About 11.6 $(US)/month or About 126 $(US)/year:
All free features, Unlimited Transactions (Fair Use), Product Information, Move inventory between locations.
c. Premium Subscription – About 23 $(US)/month or About 250 $(US)/year:
All Basic Subscription features, Count and correct inventory, Inventory replenishment, Analyse inventory, Use barcode scanner to scan location id, Export inventory data.
Pros:
a. The app size is small: About 3 MB.
b. Has all basic (Managing Inventory and Transactions) and advanced features (Barcode and Multiple device support).
b. Has all basic (Managing Inventory and Transactions) and advanced features (Barcode and Multiple device support).
c. Add inventory to your warehouse.
d. You can move inventory between different locations.
e. You can also share inventory information and export/import data.
f. One added advantage is of various insights about your past transactions given in the app.
App Video:
Some helpful review comments on play store:
This app is exactly what I need. Simple interface and on point. Would be great if I can record ‘Name of person’ taking the stocks out.
Scanner has some issues, but overall pretty good app.
Price:
It is a free app and contains ads.
Pros:
a. The app size is small.
b. It is a very easy to use app and is also powerful. The app stores data on your local device, so there is no Privacy Issue. Therefore, the app supports single user.
c. It has features to add, delete/rename and search Items. It has well defined Options for Managing Transactions (Purchase: ‘+’ and Sale: ‘-‘) and Managing Items separately – there is no limit on the number of items as long as your device supports it.
d. You can view Transaction History, Export/Import Transaction and Item Details Data and Out of Stock/Low Inventory Data.
e. You can view Out of Stock Items/Low Inventory Items.
f. Also, there are Settings to customize Transactions: Adding Description, Allowing Negative Inventory Count, Adding Transaction Date/Time.
g. There is also a pro app for this, which is ad free: Inventory Management Pro.h. The app also has feature for low inventory items and out of stock items notification reminders.
i. The app also has Barcode Support.
App Video:
Some helpful comments on Play Store:
Great app. Easy and simple. Missing feature I am looking for. Sending automatic email notification when an item goes below a specific stock amount. Many other features could be implemented in terms of customization, but then again, it would take the ‘lightness’ of the app away. Great potential. Great work.
Seems it’s the one I was looking for to manage my product list in mobile. Great work.
Seems it’s the one I was looking for to manage my product list in mobile. Great work.
3. Instant Inventory (by Billion Hands Technology)
By far the only app that I found that is 90% suitable to my warehouse.
Simple and easy to use.
5. Inventory Management (by Brightfish Solutions)
Price:
Free App (No Ads)
Pros:
a. A good help document.
b. Easy to use with a clean UI.
c. Record check-in and checkout activities, Stock counting, Browse, search, edit inventory records, barcode integrated support.
d. You can perform item-relevant activities, vendor-relevant activities, buyer-relevant activities and analytics too.
e. One unique feature: Any Bluetooth barcode scanner supporting SPP mode can be used externally too.
Some helpful comments on Play Store:
Good app. Sadly i can't access my inventory from the pc's browser or export it.
Easy to use. Wonderful report. Highly recommend!
Price:
Basic Functionality of the app is free. There are some advanced features for which users can avail monthly - About 1.5$ or yearly subscription - About 15 $ (with a 8 day free trial period).
Pros:
a. Many features packed in a single app.
b. There is a pro app for this, which can be used to access inventory from desktop and mobiles or for multiple users who need to access inventory: Inventory Pro.
c. Subscription based features include: Export/Import Inventory Data, Export/Import Inventory Transactions, Export and Email Various Reports, Auto Email Backup (daily, weekly, monthly) of inventory data.
d. Major modules in the app are: Inventory Management, Purchase Order, Sales Order (Email / SMS Orders from mobile), Suppliers, Customers, Import Data, Export Data, automatic data backup, Extensive Reporting, Income and Expense Management, Barcode integrated.
App Video:
Some helpful comments on Play Store:
I like it a lot but I cannot import inventory files after I paid but now working on getting emails via Gmail. We should try our Corp email. After A communication hickup the developer helped solve the problem and it is working well. Thanks got all little issues resolved and this is a must have application if you move lots of inventory.
By far the only app that I found that is 90% suitable to my warehouse.
Basic functionality of the app is free (with ads). Advanced subscription based features are available, which include: Making the app ad free and Exporting data to Excel. Subscription plans are: 3 Months Subscription (About 4.6 US $), 6 Months Subscription (About 8.6 US $) and 12 Months Subscription (About 15.6 US $).
Pros:
a. Simple and easy to use software.
b. Support Different Country's Currency.
c. Add product with images and full description, Barcode scanner integrated, Easy to search items by item name or barcode, Manage all vendors and customers with full detail.
d. Get monthly profit/loss with all the parameters like monthly opening stock, purchase, sales and stock on hand.
e. You can easily backup and restore app data.
f. Refine purchase and sales orders with the product, date, vendor/customer, transaction type, ascending or order by date.
g. Refine expenses also with specific date, title, description, ascending or descending order by date.
App Video:
Some helpful comments on play store:
Very usefully app.but I think its need some update.like its can't delete any entry there are no option to delete any entry.once you enrer a product name you can't delete it.one more think in product list product picture show very big.otherwise this is very use full app.Simple and easy to use.
5. Inventory Management (by Brightfish Solutions)
Free App (No Ads)
Pros:
a. A good help document.
b. Easy to use with a clean UI.
c. Record check-in and checkout activities, Stock counting, Browse, search, edit inventory records, barcode integrated support.
d. You can perform item-relevant activities, vendor-relevant activities, buyer-relevant activities and analytics too.
e. One unique feature: Any Bluetooth barcode scanner supporting SPP mode can be used externally too.
Some helpful comments on Play Store:
Good app. Sadly i can't access my inventory from the pc's browser or export it.
Easy to use. Wonderful report. Highly recommend!
6. Smart Inventory management (by SmartAppsHouse)
Price:
Free trial for 3 months as given in the description (Also has ads).
Subscription cost:1.99$ per month.
It also has a free version of app with some basic features including item category, location, inventory management, stock count and expense manager : Inventory management Free
Pros:
a. It is cloud based so multi user support is present.
b. Your data is on cloud so your data backup is already maintained.
c. All basic tasks related to inventory management can be done like: Setting up item category, item location, supplier, customer and tax.
d. Barcode is integrated with this app.
e. Alert for pending purchase orders.
f. Expense manager to manage your income or expenses in your business.
g. Import / export for inventory and more.
h. Graphical reports.
i. It can be used for: Inventory tracking, stock take / control , inventory adjustment, purchase/ Sale orders are core components.
App Video:
This app is exactly what I was looking for and I'm very excited about it! The platform and layout is well done for the most part. I understand that this platform is cloud based only and it seems you can only access the app when online. The issue I personally have is that my warehousing unit is located in a remote area with limited data access. It would be nice to have an offline feature and later be able to sync when online.
Price:
Free trial for 3 months as given in the description (Also has ads).
Subscription cost:1.99$ per month.
It also has a free version of app with some basic features including item category, location, inventory management, stock count and expense manager : Inventory management Free
Pros:
a. It is cloud based so multi user support is present.
b. Your data is on cloud so your data backup is already maintained.
c. All basic tasks related to inventory management can be done like: Setting up item category, item location, supplier, customer and tax.
d. Barcode is integrated with this app.
e. Alert for pending purchase orders.
f. Expense manager to manage your income or expenses in your business.
g. Import / export for inventory and more.
h. Graphical reports.
i. It can be used for: Inventory tracking, stock take / control , inventory adjustment, purchase/ Sale orders are core components.
App Video:
Some helpful comments on Play Store:
7. Stock Controller - inventories (by XNR Sisbi)
Price:
Free for upto 50 products in the account. (Contains ads)
Other in app purchases (India):
Premium (All add-ons) - Rs 1250, No ads in app - Rs 180, Add unlimited products - Rs 290 (Allow more than 50 products in account), Access web portal (Rs 750), Add multiple users to account (Rs 370).
Premium (All add-ons) - Rs 1250, No ads in app - Rs 180, Add unlimited products - Rs 290 (Allow more than 50 products in account), Access web portal (Rs 750), Add multiple users to account (Rs 370).
Pros:
a. It supports cloud, so multiple users. Users also have an option to work offline.
b. Create multiple users per account.
c. Create warehouses, product types, providers, clients, products and transactions.
d. Ability to manage your data in a web browser with Stock Controller web portal.
e. Below minimum inventory alert defined by product.
f. Manage inventories by warehouse.
g. Select product photos in your phone gallery or take a photo.
h. Statistics per section.
i. Barcode integrated.
i. Barcode integrated.
App Video:
Some helpful comments on Play Store:
The best simple stock or warehouse management I've tried so far. For a one time payment of EUR19.99, it does what it suppose to do and is so flexible. I have been using it for 2 months now and so far have not even contacted support because it is easy, simple, useful, and flexible. Update 20170811: People from support dept are very professional, personable, and helpful. Just encountered them recently....
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