Barcode Data Decoder Verifier vs Pi
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.
Pi
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Pi-Access Lite Plus is an offline passenger verification tool designed for airport operations. Scan boarding pass barcodes to instantly determine PASS or DENIED at airport security gates. The app supports multiple flight configurations, enabling efficient passenger reconciliation without network connectivity. Key Features: - Multi-flight handling - Instant PASS / DENIED decision - Duplicate scan detection - On-device processing (no external data transmission) - Session-based scan history This Lite version displays mandatory elements only. Sensitive data is masked. Full decoding and advanced features are available in the Pro version. This application is intended for reference use only. The accuracy and validity of the decoded data are not guaranteed. Pi-Access Lite Plus は空港業務向けのオフライン旅客確認ツールです。 搭乗券バーコードをスキャンし、空港のセキュリティゲートにおいて即座に PASS / DENIED を判定します。複数便に対応し、ネットワーク接続なしで効率的な旅客照合が可能です。 主な機能: ・複数便対応 ・即時PASS / DENIED判定 ・重複スキャン検知 ・端末内処理(外部通信なし) ・セッション履歴 Lite版では必須項目のみ表示され、個人情報はマスクされます。詳細解析や拡張機能はPro版で提供されます。 本アプリは参考用途として提供されており、解析結果の正確性および有効性を保証するものではありません。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pi at weekly against Barcode Data Decoder Verifier's every 3 weeks. Barcode Data Decoder Verifier's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier ships an update every 3 weeks, Pi weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Data Decoder Verifier | Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDAutomation.com, Inc. | MKM AIRWORKS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
In-app purchases
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier
No in-app purchases
Pi
No in-app purchases
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