Comparison

The Alabama Code (alcode) vs NIBIN Data

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Alabama Code (alcode)

Access the complete Alabama Code offline on your mobile device. This app offers full-text searching, bookmarking, and linked code sections for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Full Alabama Code access
  • Offline functionality
  • Full-text searching
  • Bookmarking
  • Linked code sections
  • Note-taking
Features
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The Code of Alabama right in your pocket! This includes the full Alabama code all in one convenient application that you can use offline and on the go. It supports full text searching, bookmarks, notes, and code sections are linked so navigating is convenient and simple.

About

NIBIN Data

Features
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NIBIN Data is something that would hopefully help any CSI/CSU NIBIN Techs with data collection, as well as any Law Enforcement that also gather and submit individual data. This application DOES NOT communicate with ATF or BrassTrax. This is simply to assist techs with collecting, maintaining, and later reporting information to their respective agencies. NIBIN Data allows for near-endless case management, with unlimited firearm entries, casing entries, and almost all relevant information one might need when preparing to submit for correlation. Additionally, as most agencies have their own internal trackers and worksheets, NIBIN Data also includes a CSV export option for your selected cases that can be customized in-app. Also, NIBIN Data also allows for the collection of basic photos of tested or collected firearms or casings, whether it be required by your agency or simply for reference. This application is not sponsored or endorsed by ATF or any other agency. This is simply a tool for LEO and other NIBIN Techs to use should they choose to, and hopefully make individual tracking of information easier to collect and prepare for data submission. All information is stored on-device and offline. There are no internet connections with this application for safety and security.

Screenshots

The Alabama Code (alcode)4 screens
NIBIN Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NIBIN Data at Free against The Alabama Code (alcode)'s $0.99. NIBIN Data also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). The Alabama Code (alcode)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NIBIN Data is free to download; The Alabama Code (alcode) costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Alabama Code (alcode) ships an update every 9 months, NIBIN Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Alabama Code (alcode) versus NIBIN Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Alabama Code (alcode)NIBIN Data
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAardvark SoftwareAaron Campbell

In-app purchases

None

The Alabama Code (alcode)

No in-app purchases

None

NIBIN Data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Alabama Code (alcode) free?
The Alabama Code (alcode) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NIBIN Data free?
NIBIN Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Alabama Code (alcode) or NIBIN Data have ads?
Neither The Alabama Code (alcode) nor NIBIN Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Alabama Code (alcode) or NIBIN Data?
The Alabama Code (alcode) ships an update every 9 months, and NIBIN Data fortnightly. Most recently, The Alabama Code (alcode) was updated on October 4, 2026 and NIBIN Data on September 25, 2026.

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