Comparison

VAT CheckMachine vs SolVIS Barcode Scanning

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

Head to head
About

VAT CheckMachine

This free utility app validates EU VAT numbers instantly and calculates VAT amounts for all EU states. It offers on-the-fly correctness testing and keeps a history of checked numbers for easy reference and sharing.

Highlights
  • Instant EU VAT number validation
  • On-the-fly correctness testing
  • VAT and Net/Gross amount calculation
  • Supports all 28 EU states
  • History of checked numbers
  • Sharing of checked numbers
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The Ultimate VAT check machine! Comprehensive โ€ข Powerful โ€ข Flexible โ€ข Beautiful โ€ข Free! โ€ข Replaces 2 or more apps, keeps your iPhone tidy โ€ข On-the-fly correctness test of VAT numbers of all 28 EU states โ€ข Checks European VAT numbers (28 states) with EU authorities (VIES) โ€ข Calculates VAT and Net/Gross amounts for all rates of all 28 EU states โ€ข Keeps checked numbers history for reference and sharing What is it? CheckMachine is a free (ad-supported) iPhone app that encompasses a wealth of VAT-related functions within a single app: Instantly* validates all EU VAT numbers, so that you can safely issue zero-VAT invoices to entities entitled to VAT exoneration according to EU laws. Instantly calculates VAT and Net/Gross amounts for any amount you type, as you type it, and it does this for all VAT rates of all 28 EU states! Checked numbers can be added to History either automatically or manually, for reference and sharing with other apps or people. Auto-add is enabled through the app's Settings page. * Depending on availability of the VIES web service. Whom is it for? This app is a valuable free resource for business and pleasure. It serves those in the European Union involved with invoicing intra-EU transactions, and those in need of a handy and speedy VAT calculator that works in all EU states. How does it work? As the user types a VAT number of any EU state, the app examines its correctness ("well-formedness") on-the-fly using the actual algorithms of each EU state, not just the number and type of digits! This step ensures usability and keeps traffic and fees low. EU VAT numbers (from any of the 28 EU states) are checked using the official web service maintained by the European Commission's VAT Information Exchange System (VIES). Attention: Not all correct VAT numbers are valid, therefore you must always check the validity of all VAT numbers before actually using them in invoices.

About

SolVIS Barcode Scanning

Features
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BarcodeScanning is to be used together with our SolVIS server to scan large product bundles identified by QR codes printed on labels into an ERP Bill-of-Lading system.

Screenshots

VAT CheckMachine4 screens
SolVIS Barcode Scanning3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VAT CheckMachine at every 2 months against SolVIS Barcode Scanning's every 43 months. VAT CheckMachine also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAT CheckMachine ships an update every 2 months, SolVIS Barcode Scanning every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
VAT CheckMachine versus SolVIS Barcode Scanning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAT CheckMachineSolVIS Barcode Scanning
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 43 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better12.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEscape Tech LtdAugustin Manolache

In-app purchases

None

VAT CheckMachine

No in-app purchases

None

SolVIS Barcode Scanning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAT CheckMachine free?
VAT CheckMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolVIS Barcode Scanning free?
SolVIS Barcode Scanning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VAT CheckMachine or SolVIS Barcode Scanning have ads?
Neither VAT CheckMachine nor SolVIS Barcode Scanning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAT CheckMachine or SolVIS Barcode Scanning?
VAT CheckMachine ships an update every 2 months, and SolVIS Barcode Scanning every 43 months. Most recently, VAT CheckMachine was updated on October 14, 2026 and SolVIS Barcode Scanning on September 27, 2026.

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