Stiq, the Varastiq inventory app
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Key takeaway: Stiq is the app your team uses to count with Varastiq. It runs in a modern web browser, including on iPhone and Android phones, follows your storage areas in walk order, supports item search and manual quantities, and saves count drafts offline in the walk-in. When you submit a count, it flags variance, updates your on-shelf dollar value and builds your order to par.
What can you do in the Stiq app?
- Count in walk order. Cooler, freezer, dry, bar, prep: the app follows the path you set up, every time.
- Find an item. Search by name, then enter the quantity in the unit you use.
- Enter measured weights. Weigh partial packs on your own scale and enter the result manually.
- Count in the right unit. By weight, case, each or prep build.
- See variance on the spot. Big drops get flagged during the count. Recount or log it in one tap. See variance and theft flags.
- Catch expiry first. Items close to their date rise to the top, with dollars at risk.
- Submit and order. Your order to par is built by vendor, ready to send.
- Check today's numbers. The day's numbers on one screen, for owners and managers.
Does the app work without signal?
Yes. Stiq is offline-first. It saves every entry on the device and syncs the moment you're back on signal, so a dead spot in the walk-in or freezer won't lose a count. Counts are fully resumable, so you can stop for a delivery and pick up where you left off.
Do I need special hardware?
No. Stiq runs on the phones and tablets your team already has. Enter quantities and measured weights manually; automatic Bluetooth scale pairing and camera barcode scanning are not offered in the current counting screen.
Will my staff actually use it?
That's the design goal: big tap targets, item search, and one clear action per screen. The count follows the same path every time, so there's nothing to remember.
How does Stiq fit with the rest of Varastiq?
Stiq is where counts happen. Everything else uses them: live plate cost, invoice capture, recipe costing, prime cost and the Toast integration. One login, same numbers everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Varastiq app for iPhone and Android?
Stiq runs in a modern web browser today, including on iPhone and Android phones.
Does the Stiq app work offline?
Yes. It saves every entry on the device and syncs when you're back on signal.
How do I find an item during a count?
Search by item name in the counting screen and enter the quantity.
Can I use my own scale?
Yes. Weigh the product on your own scale and enter its weight manually.
Does the app cost extra?
No. The Stiq app is included in Varastiq Pro ($149 a month for the first location plus $99 a month for each additional location).
Who owns the data in the app?
You do. Your menu, prices and counts are never shared with anyone without your permission.