Barcode Data Decoder Verifier vs Zebra Scanner Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Decodes barcodes to verify data
- Reveals hidden ASCII control characters
- Parses GS1 application identifiers
- Supports 1D and 2D symbols
- Verifies data from barcode fonts
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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.
Zebra Scanner Control
Connect and manage Zebra cordless scanners with your iPhone or iPad. Control scanner settings, view scanned data, and access asset information remotely via Bluetooth.
- Connect and control scanners via Bluetooth
- Display scanned barcode data
- Control LED and beeper
- Configure scanner settings
- Query scanner asset information
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The Zebra Scanner Control app enables Zebra cordless scanners to be connected and controlled by a iPhone/iPad after Bluetooth pairing. Supported Functionality 1. Display scanned bar code data 2. From a iPhone/iPad control the LED, beeper and bar code scanner 3. From a iPhone/iPad perform device configuration such as enable/disable Symbologies 4. From a iPhone/iPad query and display scanner asset information The source code for this app is available within the Zebra Scanner SDK for iOS. https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/developer-tools/scanner-sdk-for-iOS.html For access to all Zebra’s scanner software tools, go to www.zebra.com/scannersoftware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Data Decoder Verifier at 46% against Zebra Scanner Control's 0%. Barcode Data Decoder Verifier also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Data Decoder Verifier has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Barcode Data Decoder Verifier's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zebra Scanner Control's.
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier ships an update every 3 weeks, Zebra Scanner Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Data Decoder Verifier | Zebra Scanner Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDAutomation.com, Inc. | Zebra Technologies Corporation |
Customer experience
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier
Zebra Scanner Control
In-app purchases
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier
No in-app purchases
Zebra Scanner Control
No in-app purchases
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