Comparison

Code128 creator vs Stock Count by Socket Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Code128 creator

Easily create and share Code128 barcodes from text messages or any content. Customize image size, format, quality, and quiet space. Access a history of all created codes offline.

Highlights
  • Create Code128 barcodes
  • Share barcodes via multiple apps
  • Customize image settings
  • Offline barcode creation
  • Archive of created codes
  • Compatible with professional reader app
Features
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Build Code128 barcodes is super-easy with this app ! Create and share any kind of content, or just text messages. You can build barcode and share it with Dropbox, iCloud, email, print, and any other apps that support sharing (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram....) With Settings screen, you can choose image size, format, quality, and quiet space level ! Does not need an internet connection to create codes. All previously created codes are also available in the archive. Created barcodes are fully compatible with our professional barcode reader app "Barcode Professional" https://itunes.apple.com/app/barcode-professional/id1075096265?l=it&ls=1&mt=8 and our free "Bar-Code" app https://itunes.apple.com/app/bar-code/id422314523?l=it&ls=1&mt=8 May contain ads

About

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

Streamline inventory management with this app. It allows for quick and accurate scanning of multiple SKUs using barcode scanners or RFID readers, automatically recording and organizing data. Easily share and import inventory information into existing management systems to save time and reduce errors.

Highlights
  • Barcode and RFID scanning
  • Automated data recording
  • Inventory data organization
  • Easy data sharing and import
  • Streamlined workflow
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Simplify your inventory counting with Stock Count. This app helps you quickly and accurately scan multiple SKUs, making your stock management faster and more efficient. Whether you're using a barcode scanner or an RFID reader, Stock Count automatically records and organizes your data, saving you time and reducing errors. Easily share and import your inventory data into most management systems, streamlining your workflow and keeping your business running smoothly. Say goodbye to manual counting and hello to effortless inventory management with Stock Count. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code128 creator2 screens
Stock Count by Socket Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Code128 creator at 3.8 against Stock Count by Socket Mobile's 3.3. Code128 creator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Stock Count by Socket Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Stock Count by Socket Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Code128 creator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code128 creator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code128 creator ships an update every 21 months, Stock Count by Socket Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code128 creator versus Stock Count by Socket Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode128 creatorStock Count by Socket Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better3.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto SonzogniSocket Mobile Limited

Customer experience

Code128 creator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code128 creator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stock Count by Socket Mobile

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • pro$99.991 Year
  • Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Code128 creator free?
Code128 creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stock Count by Socket Mobile free?
Stock Count by Socket Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code128 creator or Stock Count by Socket Mobile?
Code128 creator is rated higher. Code128 creator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stock Count by Socket Mobile averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Code128 creator or Stock Count by Socket Mobile have ads?
Neither Code128 creator nor Stock Count by Socket Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code128 creator or Stock Count by Socket Mobile?
Code128 creator ships an update every 21 months, and Stock Count by Socket Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Code128 creator was updated on June 1, 2026 and Stock Count by Socket Mobile on June 12, 2026.

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