SGS vs CodeCheckWS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SGS
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Scan any QR code or barcode to get a real-time validation from Altru. Great for tickets sold today, memberships, or any other field you select using Social Good Software. Common barcodes supported Scan all common barcode formats: QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, Code 39, and many more. View History Quickly view the history for today of all the barcodes scanned in and see if they are valid or invalid. Search For Constituents View data based on field types. If a guest forgot their ticket or membership card you can quickly find them using the search functionality. Zoom and Flashlight Activate the flashlight for reliable scans in dark environments and use double tap to focus the camera to read barcodes even from far distances. Usage Stats Quickly review the usage stats of valid and invalid scans. Great to review how many visitors visited your organization. Barcodes and two-dimensional codes supported: * QRCode * Code_128 * Code_93 * Code_39 * EAN_13 * EAN_8 * Aztec-Code * UPC-A * UPC-E * Data Matrix * PDF-417 * RSS_14 No more web pages to deal with or clunky hardware! One simple easy to use app to scan in barcodes, and validate them with Altru. *****NOTE***** You must have a valid Social Good Software account to be able to use the app. You can get started by creating your account using this link: https://socialgoodsoftware.com/demo
CodeCheckWS
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CodeCheckWS is the perfect tool for everyone who is professionally involved in the marking of products according to the GS1 specification. And all this super compact in the iWatch... - All application identifiers of the current GS1 specification - The most important features directly visible as symbols - Detailed information about the identifier - Display required and invalid combinations - Simple switching of the language DE/EN
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SGS at Free against CodeCheckWS's $1.99. SGS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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SGS is free to download; CodeCheckWS costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SGS ships an update every 2 months, CodeCheckWS every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SGS | CodeCheckWS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salty Slopes LLC | Stefan Arnhold |
In-app purchases
SGS
No in-app purchases
CodeCheckWS
No in-app purchases









