Comparison

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner vs CodeCheckGS

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

Head to head
About

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

This free utility quickly extracts barcode information from camera video, screenshots, and image files. It supports decoding multiple barcodes in various orientations and even those without a quiet zone, making it ideal for retail, finance, and logistics.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple barcodes simultaneously
  • Extract data from camera, screenshots, and images
  • Read barcodes in different orientations
  • Decode barcodes without a quiet zone
  • Supports passports, ID cards, VIN, and DPM codes
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Looking for a powerful barcode scanner? Want to scan multiple barcodes and QR codes at once? Tired of annoying ads and in-app purchases? Try Barcode Scanner powered by Dynamsoft SDK right now. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner allows you to extract barcode information from camera video stream, screenshots and image files. It is a simple and free application developed for retail, financial, logistics, and healthcare industries. With Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK and Dynamsoft Camera Enhancer SDK, the application provides efficient performance for end-users and portability for developers. Key Features: - Supports decoding multiple barcodes in one image - Reads barcodes from different orientations and positions - Reads barcodes without a quiet zone - Supports barcode decoding for passports, ID cards, driver’s license, boxes, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on vehicles, High-Density QR Code, DPM codes, etc - Flexible and user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases Supported All Major Barcode Types: - 1D: Code 39 (including Code 39 Extended), Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Industrial 2 of 5 - 2D: QR Code (including Micro QR Code), Data Matrix, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), Aztec Code, MaxiCode (mode 2-5), DotCode - Patch Code - GS1 Composite Code - GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked) - Postal Codes: USPS Intelligent Mail, Postnet, Planet, Australian Post, UK Royal Mail The Award-Winning Developer Team: - Fortune 500 Companies’ Choice - Premium Tech Support - Bronze Stevie® Award - ComponentSource Top 25 Publisher for 2019 For more information, please visit www.dynamsoft.com or contact support@dynamsoft.com.

About

CodeCheckGS

This app validates barcode information against global standards like GS1, HIBC, and ANSI. It offers a scan archive for traceability, supports various scanners, and provides detailed identifier information. Reports can be generated and shared for business process efficiency.

Highlights
  • GS1, HIBC, IFA, ANSI barcode validation
  • Scan archive with search and filter
  • Support for Cognex and other scanners
  • Detailed identifier information
  • Generate and share printable reports
  • Two scan engines for advanced recognition
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For more than 8 years, our app Barcode-Check has been ensuring secure and efficient business processes in compliance with global standards... After 2 years of development, we have reached the next level for data checking of your barcodes and labels with CodeCheckGS. The supported specifications has been expanded so that HIBC, IFA and ANSI can now also be used in addition to GS1. The new scan archive ensures that previous scans can be checked at any time for tracebility, the support of Cognex scanners for difficult barcodes and optional available watch apps makes the package complete. CodeCheckGS validates whether the information in the barcode corresponds to the requirements of the specification and supports you with further important information about the identifier. This is done for GS1 barcodes (GS1-128 and GS1-Datamatrix), HIBC primary and secondary codes, and IFA barcodes. For ANSI MH10.8.2 identifiers we are displaying all information. ---------------------------------------------- The main functions... >>> Fast selection of functions via selection buttons in the start screen >>> Own barcode scanners depending on specification (GS1, HIBC, IFA and ANSI) >>> Normal barcode scanner that is also available without a subscription >>> Library for ANSI and GS1 identifiers with identifier details and characteristics >>> Scan archive with access to all previous scans with filter and search >>> Detailed inline help with all important information including configurations >>> Two scan engines to choose from for advanced barcode recognition >>> Optimized operation for many scans: tap to scan and swipe to return >>> Display of identifier characteristics as text and symbol >>> For GS1 barcodes, required and invalid combinations are also displayed >>> An integrated report shows validation result in one overview >>> Reports can be printed out or sent as an email >>> The header in the reports can be configured for each user >>> The recognized barcode can also be viewed later as an image in the archive >>> Images with barcodes can be sent to CodeCheckGS for evaluation ------------------------------------------------ We offer all of this for a cheap annual subscription. Once you have used our professional app, you don't want to miss it in everyday business... For more information about usage rights and information about subscription plus data usage, please see the link below: http://www.codecheckgs.de/index.php/en/privacy-eula-en

Screenshots

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner4 screens
CodeCheckGS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeCheckGS at 5.0 against Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's 4.5. CodeCheckGS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (104 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. CodeCheckGS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeCheckGS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of CodeCheckGS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, CodeCheckGS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner versus CodeCheckGS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamsoft Barcode ScannerCodeCheckGS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamsoft CorporationStefan Arnhold

Customer experience

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

All ratings88 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

CodeCheckGS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CodeCheckGS

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner free?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeCheckGS free?
CodeCheckGS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or CodeCheckGS?
CodeCheckGS is rated higher. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while CodeCheckGS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or CodeCheckGS have ads?
Neither Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner nor CodeCheckGS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or CodeCheckGS?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and CodeCheckGS every 8 months. Most recently, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner was updated on September 13, 2026 and CodeCheckGS on September 9, 2026.

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