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title: Sortly Mobile App
description: Download the Sortly mobile app for iOS and Android, check system requirements, and get to know Workflows, Items, Search, alerts, and Dark Mode.
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# Sortly Mobile App
Take Sortly with you so your team can track what you have, where it is, and who has it, wherever they work. You can download the app to as many devices as you want. This article walks you through the system requirements, how to download and install the app, what each tab in the app does, scanning barcodes and QR codes, and Dark Mode.
In this article
1. [App system requirements](https://help.sortly.com/sortly-mobile-app#system-requirements)
2. [Download and installation](https://help.sortly.com/sortly-mobile-app#download-install)
3. [App overview](https://help.sortly.com/sortly-mobile-app#app-overview)
4. [Barcode / QR code scanning](https://help.sortly.com/sortly-mobile-app#barcode-scanning)
5. [Dark mode](https://help.sortly.com/sortly-mobile-app#dark-mode)
6. [Frequently asked questions](https://help.sortly.com/sortly-mobile-app#faq)
### App system requirements
Mobile app
OS
[iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sortly-inventory-simplified/id529353551)
iOS 18.5 or above
[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sortly.mythings&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1)\*
Android 12 or above
\* We only support Android devices with Google Play Services installed by default.
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### Download and installation
#### iPhone and iPad
1
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, open the App Store app.
2
Tap the Search tab and search for [Sortly: Inventory Simplified](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sortly-inventory-simplified/id529353551).
3
Tap Get to begin the download.
If you have already downloaded the app, you will see a cloud icon with an arrow. Tap it to reinstall. If you see Open instead of Get, the app is already installed.
#### Android devices
1
Open the Google Play Store.
2
Search for [Sortly: Inventory Simplified](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sortly.mythings&hl=en_US).
3
Select the Sortly: Inventory Simplified app.
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Tap Install.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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### App overview
The bottom bar of the Sortly app has five tabs: Workflows, Items, Search, Notifications, and Menu. Each one is covered below.
#### Workflows
The Workflows tab gives you access to [Stock Counts](https://help.sortly.com/stock-counts?hsLang=en), [Pick Lists](https://help.sortly.com/pick-lists?hsLang=en), and [Purchase Orders](https://help.sortly.com/purchase-orders?hsLang=en), which helps you handle your daily inventory tasks in one place.
#### Items
In the Items tab, start filling your inventory by adding items manually or by scanning barcodes. Capture item details, attach photos, and assign tags and locations so you can find items later.
#### Search
Search using the search bar or Scan to Search to see where your items are located.
#### Alerts and notifications
Set up date and quantity alerts to stay ahead of your inventory. Push notifications keep you updated with timely reminders, and your alerts appear in the Notifications tab.
#### Enabling push notifications
To receive Sortly notifications on your mobile device, follow these steps. If Sortly asks whether to allow push notifications when you first open the app, select Allow.
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Open Settings on your mobile device.
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Go to Notifications.
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Find Sortly in the list.
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Select Allow Notifications.
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Adjust the alert style, sounds, and badges if you would like.
#### Notifications for quantity-based alerts
Quantity-based alerts work in real time and notify you as soon as an item reaches the threshold you set. The popup shows the item name and the threshold that was met.
#### Notifications for date-based alerts
Date-based alerts follow your chosen time zone. Each day, date-based notifications are sent at 8 AM local time.
#### Menu
Use the Menu tab to manage your company's account, billing, and team settings, view reports, see the latest updates and releases, and bulk import new inventory.
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### Barcode / QR code scanning
Speed up inventory entry by using your device's camera to scan barcodes and QR codes. Sortly [automatically fills in item details](https://help.sortly.com/how-to-add-items?hsLang=en), which saves time and reduces manual entry errors. You can also use [Quick Actions](https://help.sortly.com/quick-actions-on-the-sortly-mobile-app?hsLang=en) to edit and update quantities, among other things.
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### Dark mode
Dark Mode reduces eye strain in low-light places like warehouses and night shifts, and it is more comfortable to read for people with visual impairments or light sensitivity.
Dark Mode can follow your iOS or Android settings, or you can set it yourself in the Sortly app. Once it is active, every screen in the app has a dark background. It is available on both iOS and Android.
To set Dark Mode:
1
Tap Menu, then Preferences.
2
Under App Appearance, choose Always Light, Always Dark, or Follow System Settings.
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### Frequently Asked Questions
My inventory looks different on mobile than on my computer. What should I do?
Try a full inventory sync. On your mobile device, go to Menu \> Sync Inventory \> Full Sync. Also make sure Sync Only On WiFi and Disable Sync are not selected. For more details, see [Why are my items, folders, or photos not showing in the app?](https://help.sortly.com/why-are-my-items-folders-or-photos-not-showing-in-the-app?hsLang=en)
What changed with the recent mobile app update?
The Dashboard tab was removed and replaced with the Workflows tab, which now includes both Pick Lists and Purchase Orders. Reports (Inventory Summary, Low Stock, Transactions, and others) moved to Menu \> Reports. Recent Items are still available by sorting or searching within the Items tab, without the previous 9-item limit. Stock Level filters were removed from the home view, but you can still track stock levels through individual item details, low stock alerts, and the Reports section. No data was lost, only the interface was reorganized. This change applies to the mobile app only. The web app remains as it was.
Is the Workflows tab available to all users?
Access to Pick Lists and Purchase Orders may depend on your plan. If you don't see them, [contact our Support Team](https://help.sortly.com/how-do-i-contact-the-sortly-support-team?hsLang=en) to learn more about upgrading or enabling them.
Can I still track recent inventory updates without the Dashboard?
Yes. Use the Transactions Report or sort by Last Modified in the Items tab to see recent activity.
How do I use Dark Mode, and is it available everywhere?
Go to Menu \> Preferences and choose Always Light, Always Dark, or Follow System Settings under App Appearance. If it isn't switching automatically, review both your device's system settings and your app preference, since the automatic switch depends on both. You can use Dark Mode at any time of day, and it's available on both iOS and Android, though not yet on the web version of Sortly.
Does Dark Mode cost anything or affect battery life?
Dark Mode is available at no additional cost. It can also help save battery life on devices with OLED and AMOLED screens, since those displays use less power when showing dark colors.
Who can access Purchase Orders in the mobile app?
Only Owners and Admins can access Purchase Orders by default. Team Members can also be given access, but this must be set up in their user permissions. Limited Access and Custom Roles are not supported for Purchase Order access on mobile.
How do Purchase Orders work on mobile?
To create one, tap Add Items, then the + button. You can only receive items for POs in Ordered or Partially Received status, and confirming receipt automatically updates your item quantities. Adding or receiving items through the Workflows tab requires a linked Purchase Order. For inventory adjustments outside of a PO, use the Items tab instead. Scanning to receive items against a PO isn't currently supported on mobile. Instead, receive manually by selecting the PO and entering quantities directly.
What if I don't see any Purchase Orders when trying to add or receive items?
If Purchase Orders are visible in your web app but not on mobile, try resyncing your data. In your mobile app, go to Menu \> Sync Inventory.
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