Order Entry vs DateCodeGenie®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Order Entry
This iPad-based point-of-sale application provides a comprehensive restaurant management system. It replaces traditional terminals with wireless devices, offering a cloud-based solution for single and multi-unit operators.
- iPad-based point-of-sale
- Handheld wireless terminals
- Cloud-based POS system
- Restaurant management
- Suitable for single and multi-unit operators
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NorthStar Order Entry is a full-function, iPad-based, point-of-sale application for single and multi-unit restaurant operators. NorthStar Order Entry delivers a complete restaurant POS system with handheld, wireless iPads replacing traditional POS terminals in a true cloud-based POS system. NorthStar Order Entry is a product of Custom Business Solutions, Inc. (CBS) of Irvine, CA.
DateCodeGenie®
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Take the next step toward efficiency through automated labeling with the DateCodeGenie® app. This single solution allows you and your team to automate, standardize, and accelerate the labeling process so that you can get back to what you do best. Using the DateCodeGenie software, you can boost productivity in your kitchen, comply with food safety standards, manage items across your operation and maximize your labeling potential. In just a few clicks, you and your team can add logos, ingredients, barcodes, custom notes, nutritional facts, allergen warnings, and other information to a variety of label types. This includes labels for prep, grab-and-go, delivery, catering, and more. Smart label solutions at your command, get started today. Who is NCCO? For over 115 years, NCCO (formerly National Checking Co.) has developed and manufactured products that drive success for the foodservice and hospitality industries. NCCO specializes in disposable products and automated labeling systems that improve profitability, enhance food safety, increase efficiency, and promote a more memorable dining experience. We provide quality products and exceptional service to all our stakeholders. We value our relationships with each customer and will always do what we can to help them achieve lasting success.
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Order Entry at 13 against DateCodeGenie®'s 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Order Entry ships an update every 6 weeks, DateCodeGenie® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Order Entry | DateCodeGenie® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Custom Business Solutions Inc. | NCCO |
In-app purchases
Order Entry
No in-app purchases
DateCodeGenie®
No in-app purchases
Questions
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