GS1 Global vs BC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GS1 Global
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The GS1 Global App provides all the information you need to participate in multiple GS1 events. Download once, and you'll have access to multiple GS1 Global events. Pre-registration for each event is required. For more information, visit https://www.gs1.org
BC
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The BC-Global App gives it's partners mobile support. Sending reports to BC-Global has never been easier. Whether there is an internet connection or not, just use your device to take pictures and provide information. Synchronize the app as soon as an internet connection is available, and the reports will be automatically sent to BC-Global.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BC at monthly against GS1 Global's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GS1 Global ships an update every 2 months, BC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GS1 Global | BC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GS1 AISBL | Bunnik Creations |
In-app purchases
GS1 Global
No in-app purchases
BC
No in-app purchases
