Inventory tracking

Scan to Receive Inventory

Switch to Receive mode. Scan each item as it arrives. Quantities go up automatically.

Receiving stock is one of the most repetitive jobs in inventory. Receive mode turns each scan into +1 on the right item, with no clicks in between.

Open Receive mode Try the scanner How it works

Free. 100 items. 2 users. No card.

Find Receive

3 received this session

Hex bits, 3" +1 14
Drop cloth, 9×12 +1 6
Caulk gun +1 2

Features

What you get with scan to receive inventory.

One scan, one increment: Switch to Receive on /scan/. Camera picks up the code, quantity bumps +1, you scan the next.
Running receipt log: Every received item shows up on screen with its new quantity. Verify as you go.
Audit trail: Each receive scan is tagged in the activity log so you can prove what arrived when.
Mixed barcodes welcome: Receive UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, and your own QR labels in the same session.

How it works

Three steps, no setup curve.

01
Switch the mode pill

Top of /scan/, toggle from Find to Receive.
02
Scan as boxes arrive

Phone camera, no app. Each scan = +1.
03
Audit later

Activity log shows every received scan with timestamp.

Open Receive mode

Free. 100 items. No card.

Comparison

Inventory Scan vs Sortly.

Sortly is a fine product. Here's where we differ — or read the full Sortly comparison.

Where Inventory Scan wins

Scan to bump quantity in one tap
Works on your existing phone
Receive log on-screen as you go
Free for 100 items

Where Sortly wins

Native scanner apps with offline queueing
Purchase-order tracking on higher tiers

FAQ

Common questions.

How is Receive mode different from regular scanning?

In Find mode, scanning shows you the item info. In Receive mode, scanning silently adds +1 to that item's quantity and logs it. Switch with the pill at the top of /scan/.

Can I receive more than one at a time?

Today, each scan is +1. If a pallet has 12 of one SKU, scan the SKU once and tap +11 on the running log, or open the item and set the quantity. We're considering a multiplier option.

What if I scan a code that isn't in my workspace?

You'll see an inline 'no item with this code' row in the receive log with a 'Create' button to add it. Doesn't break the session.

Does it work with USB barcode scanner guns?

Yes. USB scanners type the code into the active field, just like a keyboard. Receive mode picks up keystrokes the same way the camera picks up scans.

Where does the receive history live?

The on-screen list shows the current session. For long-term history, open Activity from the user menu — each receive is logged as 'received N (now X)' with timestamp and the user who scanned.

Will my quantities be wrong if I scan the same code twice by accident?

Every scan is +1, so a double-scan would bump qty by 2. Use the on-screen list to verify, or fix it from the item detail page.