Comparison

Prep N Print with Flex vs DateCodeGenie®

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

Head to head
About

Prep N Print with Flex

This app automates food discard calculations based on item and shelf life data. It supports printing single or batch labels, reprinting previous labels, and offers various food labeling formats. Requires a specific printer and website access.

Highlights
  • Automated discard calculations
  • Single and batch label printing
  • Reprinting of previous labels
  • Food rotation label formats
  • Nutrition and ingredient labels
  • Grab 'n go label formats
Features
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The Flex app uses your food item and shelf life information to automatically calculate when foods should be discarded. The app supports: • Printing of single labels • Printing batches of labels • Reprinting previously printed labels to preserve the original “prep” time and calculated “use by” information. • Food rotation, nutrition, ingredients, tamper-evident and grab ‘n go label formats Note: To use this application, you will need a flex Printer, Daydots™ direct thermal labels, and access to the flex Website to enter your food, template, location, and account settings details. Visit Ecolab Food Safety Solutions to get started: www.prepnprint.com/flex

About

DateCodeGenie®

Features
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Take the next step toward efficiency through automated labeling with the DateCodeGenie® app. This single solution allows you and your team to automate, standardize, and accelerate the labeling process so that you can get back to what you do best. Using the DateCodeGenie software, you can boost productivity in your kitchen, comply with food safety standards, manage items across your operation and maximize your labeling potential. In just a few clicks, you and your team can add logos, ingredients, barcodes, custom notes, nutritional facts, allergen warnings, and other information to a variety of label types. This includes labels for prep, grab-and-go, delivery, catering, and more. Smart label solutions at your command, get started today. Who is NCCO? For over 115 years, NCCO (formerly National Checking Co.) has developed and manufactured products that drive success for the foodservice and hospitality industries. NCCO specializes in disposable products and automated labeling systems that improve profitability, enhance food safety, increase efficiency, and promote a more memorable dining experience. We provide quality products and exceptional service to all our stakeholders. We value our relationships with each customer and will always do what we can to help them achieve lasting success.

Screenshots

Prep N Print with Flex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Prep N Print with Flex at 3 against DateCodeGenie®'s 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Prep N Print with Flex versus DateCodeGenie®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrep N Print with FlexDateCodeGenie®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcolabNCCO

In-app purchases

None

Prep N Print with Flex

No in-app purchases

None

DateCodeGenie®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prep N Print with Flex free?
Prep N Print with Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DateCodeGenie® free?
DateCodeGenie® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prep N Print with Flex or DateCodeGenie® have ads?
Neither Prep N Print with Flex nor DateCodeGenie® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prep N Print with Flex or DateCodeGenie®?
Prep N Print with Flex ships an update every 2 months, and DateCodeGenie® every 2 months. Most recently, Prep N Print with Flex was updated on September 29, 2026 and DateCodeGenie® on September 14, 2026.

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