InventoryBuddy vs Kantro
Kantro and InventoryBuddy are close cousins: both track stock offline, store your catalogue on your device, and skip the account entirely. The differences come down to platform, price and a few extra tools.
- Free up to 50 products
- Works fully offline
- iPhone and Android
| InventoryBuddy | Kantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sellers, makers, market stalls and resellers | Sellers, collectors and households on iPhone |
| Where your stock lives | On your device — no account, no cloud sync | On your device — no account, no cloud sync |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone only (iOS 17 and later) |
| Offline use | Works fully offline, including scanning | Works offline, stored locally |
| Barcode & QR | Barcode and QR scanning, free | Barcode scanning |
| CSV import & export | Export free; import with column mapping on Pro | CSV import and export |
| Printable labels | Barcode and QR label sheets on Pro | Not listed as a feature |
| Several shops | Run multiple businesses in one app on Pro | Not listed as a feature |
| Free plan | Up to 50 products | Free to download, with Pro in-app purchases |
| Price | $5.99/month or $60/year | $19.99/month or $99.99/year (in-app Pro) |
Details for Kantro come from their public information and change often, so check Kantro's site for the current pricing and features.
Why sellers pick InventoryBuddy over Kantro
iPhone and Android
Kantro is an iPhone-only app. InventoryBuddy runs on both, so the same stock can be tracked from whatever phone you or your helper carries.
Pro costs a third as much
Pro is $5.99/month or $60/year. Kantro Pro is $19.99/month or $99.99/year — so the yearly plan alone saves around $40.
Labels and several shops
Pro adds printable barcode and QR label sheets, plus multiple businesses so online and market stock can live apart — extras Kantro doesn't list.
Pick InventoryBuddy if…
- You run stock on your own, without a team
- You want to start without an account or a setup project
- You'd rather your data stayed on your device
- You want one fair price instead of per-seat tiers
Pick Kantro if…
- You're only ever on an iPhone and want a photo-first, collector-style catalogue.
- You want the simplest possible app and don't need label printing or separate businesses.
- You don't mind paying more for Pro for a slightly different set of extras.
Those are real needs — just not the ones this app is built around.
InventoryBuddy vs Kantro FAQ
What's the difference between InventoryBuddy and Kantro?
Both are offline-first inventory apps with no account: you catalogue products, scan barcodes, adjust stock and review a movement history. The main differences are platform — InventoryBuddy is on iPhone and Android, Kantro is iPhone-only — and price.
Is Kantro available on Android?
Kantro is listed as an iPhone app for iOS 17 and later. InventoryBuddy runs on both iPhone and Android from the same app.
How do the prices compare?
InventoryBuddy is free up to 50 products, with Pro at $5.99/month or $60/year. Kantro is free to download with in-app Pro purchases at $19.99/month or $99.99/year. Check each app store for current pricing.
Can I move my data between the two apps?
Both apps import and export CSV, so you can bring a catalogue across either way. Neither app requires an account, so your data stays yours.
Same offline idea, on both phones.
Track your stock offline for less: free up to 50 products, then Pro at $5.99/month or $60/year.
iPhone and Android · Free to start · No account required