Comparison

PCSTraverseKiosk vs CodeCheckGS

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

Head to head
About

PCSTraverseKiosk

Features
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Kiosk App for Traverse to be used at a central location such as a file room. Ideally on tablet device. Traverse Barcode Tracking Software automates and records the movement of items from place to place or from person to person with a few quick barcode scans. Track file folders, medical charts, tools, assets, library books, contracts, wine, or anything that may have a barcode affixed. This is a companion app for Traverse (PCS’s Barcode Tracking System). Use your device to scan barcoded items using the built in camera, lookup items to find their current location, perform all of Traverse transactions like check-in, check-out, move, etc. You must have Traverse installed and the Traverse Rest Web Service installed for this app to be useful.

About

CodeCheckGS

This app validates barcode information against global standards like GS1, HIBC, and ANSI. It offers a scan archive for traceability, supports various scanners, and provides detailed identifier information. Reports can be generated and shared for business process efficiency.

Highlights
  • GS1, HIBC, IFA, ANSI barcode validation
  • Scan archive with search and filter
  • Support for Cognex and other scanners
  • Detailed identifier information
  • Generate and share printable reports
  • Two scan engines for advanced recognition
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For more than 8 years, our app Barcode-Check has been ensuring secure and efficient business processes in compliance with global standards... After 2 years of development, we have reached the next level for data checking of your barcodes and labels with CodeCheckGS. The supported specifications has been expanded so that HIBC, IFA and ANSI can now also be used in addition to GS1. The new scan archive ensures that previous scans can be checked at any time for tracebility, the support of Cognex scanners for difficult barcodes and optional available watch apps makes the package complete. CodeCheckGS validates whether the information in the barcode corresponds to the requirements of the specification and supports you with further important information about the identifier. This is done for GS1 barcodes (GS1-128 and GS1-Datamatrix), HIBC primary and secondary codes, and IFA barcodes. For ANSI MH10.8.2 identifiers we are displaying all information. ---------------------------------------------- The main functions... >>> Fast selection of functions via selection buttons in the start screen >>> Own barcode scanners depending on specification (GS1, HIBC, IFA and ANSI) >>> Normal barcode scanner that is also available without a subscription >>> Library for ANSI and GS1 identifiers with identifier details and characteristics >>> Scan archive with access to all previous scans with filter and search >>> Detailed inline help with all important information including configurations >>> Two scan engines to choose from for advanced barcode recognition >>> Optimized operation for many scans: tap to scan and swipe to return >>> Display of identifier characteristics as text and symbol >>> For GS1 barcodes, required and invalid combinations are also displayed >>> An integrated report shows validation result in one overview >>> Reports can be printed out or sent as an email >>> The header in the reports can be configured for each user >>> The recognized barcode can also be viewed later as an image in the archive >>> Images with barcodes can be sent to CodeCheckGS for evaluation ------------------------------------------------ We offer all of this for a cheap annual subscription. Once you have used our professional app, you don't want to miss it in everyday business... For more information about usage rights and information about subscription plus data usage, please see the link below: http://www.codecheckgs.de/index.php/en/privacy-eula-en

Screenshots

PCSTraverseKiosk4 screens
CodeCheckGS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCSTraverseKiosk at none against CodeCheckGS's 1. PCSTraverseKiosk also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CodeCheckGS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. PCSTraverseKiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PCSTraverseKiosk ships an update every 2 months, CodeCheckGS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PCSTraverseKiosk versus CodeCheckGS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCSTraverseKioskCodeCheckGS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPractical Compliance SolutionsStefan Arnhold

In-app purchases

None

PCSTraverseKiosk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CodeCheckGS

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PCSTraverseKiosk free?
PCSTraverseKiosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeCheckGS free?
CodeCheckGS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PCSTraverseKiosk or CodeCheckGS have ads?
Neither PCSTraverseKiosk nor CodeCheckGS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PCSTraverseKiosk or CodeCheckGS?
PCSTraverseKiosk ships an update every 2 months, and CodeCheckGS every 8 months. Most recently, PCSTraverseKiosk was updated on September 13, 2026 and CodeCheckGS on September 9, 2026.

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