RawCodeScan vs Brady Sensor Tag Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RawCodeScan
This barcode scanner reveals the plain text content and hidden control characters within barcodes. It currently supports Code128 and Datamatrix formats, aiding in understanding barcode data and checking GS1 compliance.
- Barcode scanning
- Displays plain text content
- Reveals control characters
- Supports Code128
- Supports Datamatrix
- GS1 compliance check
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This is a Barcode scanner to discover everything in the barcode. It will show you plain text content and also non-readable control characters to help you understanding what happens behind the scene. The current version will focus on Code128 and Datamatrix barcodes and could also help to check GS1 compliance. As easy as expected: scan the barcode and the result will be shown in two separate windows -------------------------------------------------------- For a more detailed GS1 check plus reporting, please have a look at the app "Barcode Check" --------------------------------------------------------
Brady Sensor Tag Reader
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The application provides an easy way to test and evaluate RFID sensor labels. It supports various types of RFID sensor labels from selected manufacturers, including those that measure temperature, moisture, and strain, as well as LED labels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Brady Sensor Tag Reader at Free against RawCodeScan's $0.99. Brady Sensor Tag Reader also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). 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
Brady Sensor Tag Reader is free to download; RawCodeScan costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RawCodeScan ships an update every 9 months, Brady Sensor Tag Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RawCodeScan | Brady Sensor Tag Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Arnhold | Nordic ID Oy |
In-app purchases
RawCodeScan
No in-app purchases
Brady Sensor Tag Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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