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.
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/
Verified by GS1
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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?β. 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 βIs this entity or location what I think it is?β. 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pocket Barcode System | Verified by GS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCANGINE | CENTIVA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |
In-app purchases
Pocket Barcode System
- Pocket Barcode System Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pocket Barcode System Yearly$8.991 Year
- Pocket Barcode System Pro$14.99
Verified by GS1
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pocket Barcode System free?
Is Verified by GS1 free?
Do Pocket Barcode System or Verified by GS1 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pocket Barcode System or Verified by GS1?
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