Inventory counter app for counting stock by hand

When a tally counter is enough

A full stocktake needs real software. A quick shelf count, a cycle count of a few items, or checking a delivery against the invoice just needs a clicker you trust. That's all this is — no barcodes, no product list, no export. It is not built to run a warehouse.

Set up a counter per item

On Counters, tap + and choose New Counter. Name it after the item.
In Details, set the step size to the number of units in a case, for example 12. It goes from 1 to 100.
Tap Save and open the counter. The big button now reads +12.
Tap once for each full case.
For loose units, long-press the big button: +5, +10 or Enter Amount….

Worked examples

Counts computed with the app's rules
Starting count	Step size	Action	Result	Logged in history
0	12	7 taps	84	7 entries of +12
84	12	Long-press +5, then +10	99	+5 and +10
40	5	1 tap	45	+5
3	5	Decrease	0	-3, with a warning vibration
37	any	Enter Amount… 250	250	+213

Note the fourth row: Decrease never goes below 0, and history logs only what was really taken off. Enter Amount… accepts whole numbers and logs the difference, so the log still adds up.

Keep a running record

History shows every change with its time, grouped by day, with Total taps and Current at the top. If two people ask how you reached a number, the log shows each case you tapped.

Done with an aisle? Swipe right on the counter and tap Reset. The count goes to 0 and the history stays.

Many items?

3 counters is the free limit, full stop. For a quick check, reuse them — note the total, reset, rename for the next item. For a full aisle at once, Pro's unlimited counters are worth it, and you can drag them into shelf order with Edit on the list.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting the step size. A counter set to 12 adds 12 per tap, also with the volume buttons. Check the label on the big button before you start.
Relying on the app as your record. There is no export or sync, so copy totals into your stock sheet before you delete a counter.
Using Delete instead of Reset. Delete removes the counter and its history for good.

Questions and answers

Can it scan barcodes?

No. It is a manual tally counter with no camera or barcode features.

Can I type the step size, for example 24?

The step size is set with a stepper from 1 to 100, so 24 is possible but you reach it with the + and - buttons, not the keyboard.

Can I export the counts to a spreadsheet?

No. Write the totals down or take a screenshot of the list.

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Inventory counting app for iPhone: tally stock by hand