Stock Control

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Overview

Stock Control is an inventory management app designed for tracking stock levels, managing entries and exits, and conducting inventory counts on Apple devices. It targets small businesses, warehouses, and home users needing simple stock oversight. The app emphasizes offline functionality and barcode scanning via device camera, distinguishing it through native Apple ecosystem integration without cloud dependency.

Key Features

Barcode Scanning - Scan product barcodes using iPhone or iPad camera for quick stock entry and counting.
Stock Tracking - Record incoming and outgoing stock movements with quantities and dates.
Inventory Counts - Perform full or partial stock-taking sessions with blind count options.
Multi-Location Support - Manage stock across multiple warehouses or storage sites.
Reports Generation - Generate PDF reports on stock levels, variances, and movements.
Offline Mode - Operate fully offline with local data storage and syncing when online.
Custom Categories - Organize items into user-defined groups and categories.
Search and Filter - Quickly search items by name, code, or category.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Stock Control Standard	$9.99	Core inventory tracking, barcode scanning, reports, offline use for iOS/iPadOS/macOS.
Stock Control Pro	$19.99	All Standard features plus multi-user support, advanced reporting, and unlimited locations.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs natively on iOS 14+, iPadOS 14+, and macOS 11+ with Apple Silicon or Intel. Requires camera for barcode scanning on mobile devices. No Android or web version; data stored locally with iCloud sync option.

Integrations & Ecosystem

iCloud Sync
CSV Import/Export
PDF Report Export
Barcode Scanner (device camera)
Apple Shortcuts
AirDrop Sharing

Alternatives

App	Difference
Stock Control and Inventory (Android)	Android-exclusive with multi-store and supplier tracking, unlike Apple-only focus.
Sortly	Cloud-based with photo attachments and team collaboration, vs local-first approach.
inFlow Inventory	Full desktop app with e-commerce integrations, more robust for scaling businesses.
Zoho Inventory	Web-based with multi-warehouse and sales automation, requires subscription.

Reputation

Stock Control is regarded as a reliable, no-frills option for Apple users seeking straightforward inventory tools without subscriptions. Users commend its speed, offline reliability, and ease for small-scale operations. Some note limited scalability and lack of cloud collaboration as drawbacks for larger teams.

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