Otentik Code Reader vs Startloc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Otentik Code Reader
This utility app reads and verifies digital seals on documents, ensuring their authenticity and detecting tampering. It supports various 2D barcode formats and complies with GDPR, keeping no user navigation data.
- Reads Visible Digital Seals (VDS)
- Verifies 2D barcodes (Datamatrix, QR Code, PDF417)
- Detects tampering and confirms authenticity
- Displays encoded information in readable format
- Complies with GDPR and is non-intrusive
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The Otentik Code Reader is a free application for reading and verifying Visible Digital Seals (VDSs) that comply with the requirements of the Otentik trust network. The application verifies 2D barcodes (Datamatrix, QR Code and PDF417) compliant with the AFNOR Z42-105 standard and the Otentik Network extensions. This VDS encapsulates key data from a document in accordance with the associated use case. This data is electronically signed, enabling the Otentik Codes Reader to detect any tampering, to confirm the authenticity of the data and the legitimacy of the issuer. The reader displays the encoded information in a readable format, using one of the localized languages defined by the use case. The Otentik Codes Reader complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It is non-intrusive and keeps no trace of your navigation. To learn more about the Otentik Network and the Otentik VDS, please visit https://otentik.codes.
Startloc
Create professional move-in and move-out property inventories with unlimited entries and photos. Share reports via email or text with receipt confirmation and secure e-signatures. Syncs across devices and offers a web version for easy access.
- Unlimited inventories
- Send via email/text
- Real-time receipt confirmation
- Web version access
- Secure e-signature
- Sync across devices
- Photo annotation
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With over 11,000 users and its unbeatable offer of unlimited inventories, Startloc® is the number 1 app for inventories in the world. This app for professional inventories is recommended by 9 out of 10 customers. It has been particularly popular with real estate agents for over 8 years. Startloc® is proud to be the official partner of a number of companies and organizations across the world! Our app has become essential for creating inventories! Creating inventories is a breeze with Startloc®! Check out all the features now and see what all the fuss is about! Features: - Smartphone app - Send inventories by email and/or text (at no extra cost) - Confirmation of receipt so you can see in real time who has received your move-in or move-out inventory and who has seen it - Web version accessible from any browser - Activate/deactivate users to keep your data secure - Ultra fast job management with comprehensive summary and full costing - Unlimited inventories - Inventories at move-in and move-out - Sync across all your devices (smartphone, web, tablet, iPad, etc.) - Duplicate a move-out inventory from a move-in, or vice versa in just 1 click - Secure e-signature directly on your device - Real-time back-up of all your data - Auto-save inventories in progress - Send inventories by email - Compare move-in/move-out report - Intuitive, no need for training - Unlimited number of landlords and tenants - All items are pre-installed (surfaces, decorative items, room type, brand names, etc.) - Add/modify items (decoration, condition, equipment, etc.) - Include unlimited photos - Annotate or draw on each photo - Customize the colors in the app - Previous versions of each inventory - Automatic archiving to save space on your devices - Create templates for property types The app is so intuitive, it’ll only take you 2 minutes to get the hang of it! Important link: - Terms of Service: https://www.startloc.fr/rgpd-confidentialite - Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Otentik Code Reader at 100% against Startloc's 56%. Otentik Code Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Startloc sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year. Otentik Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Otentik Code Reader ships an update every 2 months, Startloc every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Otentik Code Reader | Startloc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AIGCEV - RESEAU OTENTIK | Marketing Immobilier |
Customer experience
Otentik Code Reader
Startloc
In-app purchases
Otentik Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Startloc
- 1 year subscription$99.001 Year
- 500 credits$9.99
- 1 250 credits$19.99
- 3 500 credits$49.99
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- 10,000 credits$99.99









