Comparison

Countermark vs CB@Home

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

Head to head
About

Countermark

This app scans a secure, human-readable data carrier for industrial use. It links to websites, images, or documents and can be manually entered via a website. Location and email confirmation may be required to access information.

Highlights
  • Scan secure data carriers
  • Link to websites, images, PDFs
  • Human-readable entry
  • Industrial printing compatibility
  • Location-based security
  • Email confirmation for access
Features
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Countermark is a new type of data carrier - like a QR code but much more secure and easier to print in industrial uses. The Countermark app reads the Countermark which links to a website, an image or a PDF document. Countermark uses human readable characters to allow direct entry of the Countermark via the Countermark website and allows the top row of the Countermark to be included on shipping manifests and delivery paperwork. The security in the Countermark system may need your confirmed email address and your location enabled on your device before it releases information to you. Countermark is produced by Wessex Technology OEP ltd. Countermark is a trademark of Wessex Technology and is protected by international patents.

About

CB@Home

Features
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Download our free app today and get quick convenient access to our Childbase at home content this includes, videos book libraries and our events calendar; hosting free parent and child events taking place throughout the year.

Screenshots

Countermark2 screens
CB@Home3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Countermark at 15.0 against CB@Home's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countermark ships an update every 2 months, CB@Home every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Countermark versus CB@Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountermarkCB@Home
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWessex Technology Opto-electronic products limitedCHILDBASE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Countermark

No in-app purchases

None

CB@Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countermark free?
Countermark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CB@Home free?
CB@Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countermark or CB@Home have ads?
Neither Countermark nor CB@Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countermark or CB@Home?
Countermark ships an update every 2 months, and CB@Home every 4 months. Most recently, Countermark was updated on October 5, 2026 and CB@Home on October 11, 2026.

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