Comparison

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier vs PDF417 AAMVA

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

This application decodes various barcode types to verify encoded data and reveal hidden ASCII control characters. It parses GS1 data, separating application identifiers and element strings for detailed analysis. Supports popular 1D and 2D symbols for comprehensive verification.

Highlights
  • Decodes barcodes to verify data
  • Reveals hidden ASCII control characters
  • Parses GS1 application identifiers
  • Supports 1D and 2D symbols
  • Verifies data from barcode fonts
Features
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This app decodes barcodes to verify encoded data, decode and reveal hidden ASCII control characters, GS1 application identifier FNC AI codes and view information about the encoding of the symbol. This app also parses encoded GS1 data to separate out each application identifier and element string. Reveals ASCII functions that cannot be printed or viewed on the screen including the FS, RS, GS, CR, LF and EOT functions commonly used for ISO/IEC 15434. Supports popular 1D and 2D symbols including Code 128, GS1-128, Code-39, ITF, QR-Code, Data Matrix, PDF417 and others. The primary purpose of this app is to verify encoded data in barcodes created with barcode fonts from www.idautomation.com and it may be used for other similar purposes also.

About

PDF417 AAMVA

This application encodes user data into AAMVA standard PDF417 barcodes for driver's licenses and IDs. It verifies data format and ensures protection by processing information locally. Generate valid PDF417 barcodes quickly and efficiently.

Highlights
  • Encodes AAMVA standard PDF417 barcodes
  • Verifies data format
  • Processes data locally for protection
  • Supports driver's license and ID barcodes
  • Includes AAMVA elements and validation rules
Features
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PDF417 AAMVA encodes user data into an AAMVA standard barcode. With PDF417 AAMVA application you can easily enter various useful information for PDF417 driver's license barcodes and ID barcodes. Use PDF417 AAMVA application to speed up and improve the processes of generating a valid and authentic PDF417 barcode with data format verification according to AAMVA standards. The application uses an integrated encoding algorithm and processes all data locally to ensure data protection. Driver's licenses are widely used as proof of identity in the United States and Canada. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has standardized the design of PDF417 barcodes and the information they must contain. This data is encoded in a PDF417 barcode on the back that can be read by the DL PDF417 barcode scanner. The app allows you to enter, verify and encode AAMVA ID / DL user data into the PDF417 driver's license barcode and the ID barcode. The application includes all the standard AAMVA elements and validation rules. Just enter the user specific data and get the valid PDF417 ID barcode. The PDF417 two-dimensional barcode symbology is the mandatory minimum machine-readable technology that must be present on compliant DL / ID documents. The PDF417 symbology (see ISO /IEC 15438 Automatic Identification and Data Capture Techniques - International Two-dimensional Symbology Specification - PDF417) must be used for driver's license applications. The symbology characteristics must meet the requirements of ISO /IEC 15438. The barcode area must be located in Zone V of the DL / ID document. The maximum width of the pdf417 symbol is 75.565 mm (2.975"). The maximum height of the pdf417 symbol is 38.1 mm (1.50"). All conforming 2D symbols must include a file header that allows interested parties to interpret the encoded data. Subfiles are used to convey the specific information. A conformant 2D symbol consists of a combination of a header and one or more subfile identifiers. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier4 screens
PDF417 AAMVA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF417 AAMVA at 3.9 against Barcode Data Decoder Verifier's 2.9. Barcode Data Decoder Verifier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. PDF417 AAMVA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year. Barcode Data Decoder Verifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF417 AAMVA holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Barcode Data Decoder Verifier's written reviews are positive against 33% of PDF417 AAMVA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF417 AAMVA monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier versus PDF417 AAMVA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Data Decoder VerifierPDF417 AAMVA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (15 ratings)3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDAutomation.com, Inc.Binariver LTD

Customer experience

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%

PDF417 AAMVA

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF417 AAMVA

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Subscription$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode Data Decoder Verifier free?
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF417 AAMVA free?
PDF417 AAMVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Data Decoder Verifier or PDF417 AAMVA?
PDF417 AAMVA is rated higher. Barcode Data Decoder Verifier averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PDF417 AAMVA averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Barcode Data Decoder Verifier or PDF417 AAMVA have ads?
Neither Barcode Data Decoder Verifier nor PDF417 AAMVA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Data Decoder Verifier or PDF417 AAMVA?
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF417 AAMVA monthly. Most recently, Barcode Data Decoder Verifier was updated on September 26, 2026 and PDF417 AAMVA on September 15, 2026.

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