Comparison

CodeCheckGS vs 3D Printing Cost Calculator

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

Head to head
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

About

3D Printing Cost Calculator

Easily calculate the total costs of your 3D printing projects, including materials, labor, and operating expenses. An optional paid package offers advanced features like saving calculations and profit analysis. The core cost calculation remains free and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Calculate material costs
  • Calculate labor costs
  • Calculate operating costs
  • Save calculations (paid feature)
  • Use profiles (paid feature)
  • Profit analysis (paid feature)
Features
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The 3D Printing Cost Calculator – powered by krausgedruckt – gives you a quick and easy overview of the *real* total costs of your 3D printing projects, including material, labor, and operating costs. Want more? Then PLUS is just right for you. This paid add-on package (one-time purchase, no subscription) allows you to save calculations, bundle them into projects, use profiles, and gain clarity about your profit. Since version 1.7, you can also import your G-code files and add images to your calculations afterwards. Note: PLUS is an optional one-time purchase. As promised, the core functionality – calculating the cost of 3D prints – will always remain free. As with *all* of my software, I place great importance on protecting your data. The app is completely ad-free, I don’t track you, and I don’t collect any personal data. If you like the app, you can support me by purchasing PLUS, buying a 3D printer through the app, or leaving a tip via an optional in-app purchase. My promise: Even if more paid features are added in the future, the core function – calculating 3D printing costs – will remain free forever.

Screenshots

CodeCheckGS4 screens
3D Printing Cost Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: 3D Printing Cost Calculator at free with in-app purchases against CodeCheckGS's subscription. 3D Printing Cost Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. CodeCheckGS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and 3D Printing Cost Calculator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CodeCheckGS against 4.9 for 3D Printing Cost Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Printing Cost Calculator has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeCheckGS ships an update every 8 months, 3D Printing Cost Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeCheckGS versus 3D Printing Cost Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeCheckGS3D Printing Cost Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan ArnholdMarcel Kraus

Customer experience

CodeCheckGS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3D Printing Cost Calculator

All ratings44 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodeCheckGS

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
4 purchases

3D Printing Cost Calculator

One-time4
  • Kleines Trinkgeld$2.99
  • Mittleres Trinkgeld$3.99
  • PLUS$3.99
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  • Großes Trinkgeld$8.99

Questions

Is CodeCheckGS free?
CodeCheckGS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Printing Cost Calculator free?
3D Printing Cost Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeCheckGS or 3D Printing Cost Calculator?
CodeCheckGS is rated higher. CodeCheckGS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3D Printing Cost Calculator averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.
Do CodeCheckGS or 3D Printing Cost Calculator have ads?
Neither CodeCheckGS nor 3D Printing Cost Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeCheckGS or 3D Printing Cost Calculator?
CodeCheckGS ships an update every 8 months, and 3D Printing Cost Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, CodeCheckGS was updated on October 19, 2026 and 3D Printing Cost Calculator on October 25, 2026.

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