Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inventory Scanner?
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A focused barcode scanning app for stock counts. Open the app, start a session, scan items — duplicates auto-increment, manual quantities are easy to fix, and you export a clean CSV when you're done. It is not an ERP, accounting tool, or supplier-management system.
Is it free?
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Yes. The current version is free with no ads and no subscription. Every feature — including CSV export and cycle count — is included.
Do I need to create an account?
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No. There is no account and no sign-in at all. Install the app and start scanning — everything stays on your device.
Which barcode formats are supported?
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EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and QR. The scanner uses Apple's vision/MLKit pipeline and recognizes most consumer-product barcodes in well-lit conditions in under 100ms.
What happens when I scan the same barcode twice?
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The app auto-increments the count for that item. You don't have to tap anything between scans of the same SKU. If you want to set the count manually, every row has a −/+ stepper and tap-to-edit.
How does CSV export work?
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Tap export from any session. The app generates a UTF-8 CSV with a BOM marker, ISO-formatted dates, and clean column names — so it opens in Numbers, Excel, and Google Sheets without column-splitting prompts. The iOS share sheet lets you save to Files, mail it, or AirDrop it.
Can I import an existing product list?
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Yes. Import a CSV into a session and every scan that matches an imported barcode picks up its name automatically — no retyping. Note that item names belong to the session you imported them into; there is no shared catalog across sessions, so import again when you start a new count.
What is "cycle count" / recount mode?
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Open a finished session in recount mode and the previous totals become the "expected" figures. Scan again — counted quantities populate side by side, and the variance CSV exports with `expected_quantity`, `counted_quantity`, and `variance` columns. Useful for weekly checks, spot audits, or shrinkage tracking.
Where is my data stored?
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In a local SQLite database on your device. Nothing is uploaded — there is no cloud sync and no server we operate.
How do I move my data to a new iPhone?
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Export your sessions as CSV before you switch, then import the CSV on the new device. Data is stored locally, so it does not transfer on its own.
Can multiple people count the same session at once?
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Not in this version. Sessions are stored locally on a single device. Real-time multi-user collaboration is on the roadmap but not committed for v1.
Does it work with Bluetooth scanners?
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v1 uses the device camera only. Bluetooth scanner support (Socket Mobile, Zebra, etc.) is being researched for v1.1 based on user demand.
What devices are supported?
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iPhone. Available on the App Store.
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