Comparison

Pocket Barcode System vs Verified by GS1

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Barcode System

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Complete barcode system for iPhone. Pocket Barcode System offers fully functional barcode management system. It combines customisable items database barcode scanner and barcode labels generator in one app. You can add items to the database with name, photo, description, web address and barcode for every item. You can edit and delete items from the database to keep it in tact. When scanning barcodes the name of the item with the corresponding barcode will appear directly on the scanner screen with options to open the item details or visit the web page for the item. The app also includes barcode generator that can export labels to a PDF page so they can be printed and applied to items. The barcode generator supports 2 label sizes. The items database can be exported as HTML web page so you can modify and host it on your server. The supported barcode types are:Β  EAN13, EAN8, UPCA, UPCE, CODE128, CODE39, Interleaved 2 of 5 Terms of Service: https://scangine.com/pocketbarcodes/termsandconditions/ Privacy Policy: https://scangine.com/pocketbarcodes/privacypolicy/

About

Verified by GS1

Features
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Unlock new possibilities with trusted data from Verified by GS1, a cross-industry, global initiative that provides unique, trusted and verifiable product, company and location information. The Verified by GS1 service offers users four different search functionalities: 1. Verify Product (Search by GTIN) that enables users to query for a GTIN to verify product identification and answer the question 'is this product what I think it is?’. 2. Verify Party/Location (Search by GLN) that enables users to query for a GLN to verify party or location identification and answer the question β€˜Is this entity or location what I think it is?’. 3. Verify other keys (Search by other GS1 Keys) enables users to query for a GS1 key (SSCC, GRAI, GDTI, etc.) to verify the validity and licensee ownership information. 4. Find Company (Search by Company name) that enables users to query for a company name and a country to find relevant licences and licence information about a GS1 member company.

Screenshots

Pocket Barcode System4 screens
Verified by GS12 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verified by GS1 at none against Pocket Barcode System's 3. Verified by GS1 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). Pocket Barcode System's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Barcode System sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Verified by GS1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Barcode System ships an update every 19 months, Verified by GS1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Pocket Barcode System versus Verified by GS1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Barcode SystemVerified by GS1
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCANGINECENTIVA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Barcode System

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Barcode System Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pocket Barcode System Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pocket Barcode System Pro$14.99
None

Verified by GS1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Barcode System free?
Pocket Barcode System is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verified by GS1 free?
Verified by GS1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Barcode System or Verified by GS1 have ads?
Neither Pocket Barcode System nor Verified by GS1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Barcode System or Verified by GS1?
Pocket Barcode System ships an update every 19 months, and Verified by GS1 every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Barcode System was updated on October 11, 2026 and Verified by GS1 on October 9, 2026.

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