Inventory Management Resources/Approved Equipment

Approved equipment

The gear our consultants actually count with

A short list per category, tested against the Sculpture app in real bars and kitchens. Buy the right kit once and your counts get faster from the first night.

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1 deviceRuns the app

1 scannerReads barcodes

1 scaleWeighs open bottles

That's one kit per person counting. Two people counting at the same time need two kits.

A Sculpture consultant scans a bottle on the back bar with a clip-on scanner while a partial bottle sits on a scale

Field-tested with the Sculpture appVerified July 30, 2026

Tested with the Sculpture app as of July 30, 2026. We can't guarantee future compatibility, and warranty and support come from the seller or manufacturer. Some links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Sculpture Hospitality earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Full disclosures

Scales

Weigh what's left in the bottle

A bottle scale weighs open product and sends the weight straight to the Sculpture app, so partial bottles stop being a guess.

Minimum scale requirements

Capacity of at least 6,000 g and accuracy of 1 g or finer. Coarser scales won't work. Every scale needs a flat, level surface.

Best overall

ENS-L221S

Etekcity Smart Waterproof Scale

Stainless steel, waterproof and rechargeable, with accuracy close to premium A&D units at a fraction of the cost. If you buy one scale, buy this one.

Pairs directly with the Sculpture app, no manufacturer app needed
Roughly 15–18 hours per charge
Works on iOS and Android
Use a standard charger. Fast chargers can damage it

Typical budget$34–55View on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Solid value

CK10G

Arboleaf Smart Kitchen Scale, 22 lb

Pairs without setup hoops and holds up well. The sensible second scale when two people count at once.

USB rechargeable
Grams and ounces
UPC 850032062213

Typical budget$23–35View on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Scanners

The biggest speed upgrade to a count

The app's built-in camera scanner works and costs nothing, but it drains battery over a long count. A Bluetooth scanner is what turns a two-hour count into a one-hour count. You can switch between them any time.

Check the fit before you order

Clip-on scanners fit a specific range of handsets, so check against the phone you'll actually count on. If your team uses a mix of phones, the ring scanner fits any device.

Best overall

EY-017P

Eyoyo 2D Bluetooth Scanner

Clip-on bracket1D · 2D · QR

The most common and cost-effective setup, and where most venues should start.

Retractable bracket fits phones 5.4–6.5 in, the widest fit
Light in the hand at 90 g

Typical budget$45–60View on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Best for daily use

E950

NETUM 2D Scanner

Clip-on · one-handed1D · 2D · QR

Sturdier hardware and a better scan engine. The right call if you count several times a week.

Clips to the device for true one-handed counting
Works on iOS, Android, Windows and macOS

Typical budget$90–130View on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Hands-free

EY-016P

Eyoyo Ring Scanner, 2D

Ring1D · 2D · QR

Worn on the finger, so both hands stay free for bottles and shelves. Worth it for dense back-bar and storeroom counts.

330° rotating head reaches awkward shelf angles
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless or USB

Typical budget$50–70View on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Devices

Start with the phone you already own

The Sculpture app runs on iOS and Android. Check your phone against this table before buying anything. If it clears the bar, you're done. The app installs on lower specs, but counting on them is painful.

Minimum device requirements for the Sculpture app
Requirement	Apple	Android
Operating system	iOS 15+	Android 11+
Storage	32 GB+	32 GB+
RAM	4 GB+	4 GB+
Screen	750×1334 px	4 in or larger
Bluetooth	Bluetooth & BLE	Bluetooth & BLE
Network	Wi-Fi and/or LTE	Wi-Fi and/or LTE

Buying a dedicated device

Worth it once counting is routine. It stays charged, stays paired, and doesn't leave with an employee. Each of these clears the requirements comfortably.

Best iOS

Apple · iOS

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

The least expensive iPhone that clears the spec, and small enough to hold comfortably through a full count.

Works with every approved Bluetooth scanner
Compact body pairs well with a clip-on scanner

PriceVaries by sellerShop on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Best Android

Google · Android

Google Pixel 8a

Clean OS, long update support, and comfortably above the minimum spec.

Works with every approved Bluetooth scanner
Usually costs less than the iPhone option

PriceVaries by sellerShop on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Best tablet

Samsung · Android

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

A bigger screen makes shelf-to-sheet counting easier at a fixed station. Less portable than a phone, so pick based on how you count.

Works with every approved Bluetooth scanner
Best for a dedicated counting station

PriceVaries by sellerShop on Amazon(affiliate link, opens on Amazon in a new tab)

Phone and tablet listings change constantly, and configuration and condition vary by seller. Device links open a filtered Amazon search so you always see what's available now. Check the spec against the table before you buy.

Questions

Before you buy

Still unsure? Your local consultant can spec a kit for your venue.

Do I have to buy from Amazon?

No. These are the products our consultants have tested, and Amazon is a convenient place to get them. Buy anywhere you like. Just match the model numbers and the minimum requirements.

Does Sculpture Hospitality make money if I buy through these links?

Yes, and we want to be upfront about it. As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through this page, at no extra cost to you. Commissions don't influence which equipment we approve. That comes from our field and support teams based on what works.

Where do the budget figures come from?

They're our own guidance on typical street pricing, not live Amazon prices. Amazon and its sellers set the price you pay, and it changes often. Check the price on Amazon before you buy.

Can my team just use their own phones?

Yes, and most venues start that way. Check a staff phone against the requirements table and install the app. Plan for two things: the camera scanner drains battery over a long count, and clip-on scanners only fit certain handset sizes, so mixed phones may need ring scanners.

What does "approved" mean?

The product has been used with the Sculpture app in the field and works. It isn't a warranty, a guarantee of fitness for your venue, or a statement about the manufacturer's quality or support.

Who supports the hardware if it breaks?

The manufacturer and the seller. Sculpture Support can help pair approved equipment to the app, but we can't service or replace third-party hardware.

I'm outside the United States. Do these links work?

The links go to Amazon.com in the US. The same model numbers are usually on Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.au and other regional stores. Search the model number on your local Amazon, or ask your local consultant.

Not sure what to buy?

Your local Sculpture Hospitality consultant will spec a kit for your venue: how many sets you need, which tier makes sense, and what to skip.

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Legal

Disclosures

Affiliate advertising disclosure

Sculpture Hospitality is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, Sculpture Hospitality earns from qualifying purchases. Links on this page that direct you to Amazon are affiliate links. If you buy through one of them, Sculpture Hospitality may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Editorial independence

The equipment on this page is selected by Sculpture Hospitality's field and support teams based on tested compatibility with the Sculpture application. Affiliate commissions play no part in whether a product appears here, how it is described, or how it is ranked.

Pricing and availability

Price figures on this page are Sculpture Hospitality's own general guidance on typical street pricing. They are not live Amazon prices and should not be relied on as current. Price and availability are set by Amazon and its sellers, change frequently, and vary by region and seller. The price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase is the one that applies. This page was last reviewed on July 30, 2026.

Regional availability

Links on this page point to the Amazon.com storefront in the United States. Product availability, model numbers, pricing, and shipping differ on other Amazon storefronts and in other markets. Customers outside the United States should confirm availability locally or speak with their regional Sculpture Hospitality consultant.

Third-party products, warranty, and support

All hardware listed here is manufactured, sold, warranted, and supported by third parties. Sculpture Hospitality does not manufacture, sell, distribute, or warrant this equipment and is not a party to your purchase. Sculpture Hospitality gives no warranty, express or implied, in respect of this equipment, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any warranty you receive is the one given by the seller or the manufacturer, and returns, warranty claims, defects, and hardware faults are handled by them. Sculpture Support can assist with connecting approved equipment to the Sculpture application, but cannot service, replace, or accept returns of third-party hardware.

Testing, and the limits of it

"Approved," "recommended," and "compatible" mean the product was used successfully with the Sculpture application in the field, and was verified working as of July 30, 2026. That statement is accurate on that date and makes no promise about any other date. Manufacturers routinely change specifications, internal components, and firmware without notice or a model-number change, and Apple, Google, and Samsung ship operating-system updates that can alter Bluetooth and camera behaviour. Sculpture Hospitality does not guarantee future compatibility, does not undertake to retest on any schedule, and a unit purchased later may not behave like the unit we tested. These terms are not a warranty, an endorsement of the manufacturer, or a guarantee of fitness for a particular purpose or venue. This page lists a selected subset of approved equipment, not every compatible product.

No endorsement by Amazon

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