RawCodeScan vs BarTender Track & Trace
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" --------------------------------------------------------
BarTender Track & Trace
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Reduce asset and item search time from hours to seconds, eliminate service delays, and optimize equipment allocation with data-driven insights. This RFID-enabled asset tracking app instantly locates any tagged item through mobile scanning. Real-time dashboards show asset status across locations with 98% accuracy. Streamlined scanning and location features prevent losses while automated audit trails ensure compliance. Utilization reports reveal which equipment sits idle, enabling smarter investment decisions. Perfect for construction, healthcare, and manufacturing teams managing valuable assets.Requires Bartender Track & Trace license.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BarTender Track & Trace at Free against RawCodeScan's $0.99. BarTender Track & Trace also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). RawCodeScan's advantage is chart position (#76 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
BarTender Track & Trace 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, BarTender Track & Trace monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RawCodeScan | BarTender Track & Trace |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #76 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Arnhold | Seagull Scientific |
In-app purchases
RawCodeScan
No in-app purchases
BarTender Track & Trace
No in-app purchases
Questions
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