Comparison

BOH Labels vs DateCodeGenie®

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

Head to head
About

BOH Labels

Streamline kitchen operations by transforming prep lists into printable labels with automatic expiration dates. This app eliminates manual handwriting and calculation errors, offering real-time prep planning and label printing for restaurants.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-print prep labels
  • Batch printing for stations
  • Auto-calculated expiration dates
  • Expiration alerts
  • Multi-station support
  • Offline functionality
  • Audit trail
Features
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The only prep list that prints itself. BOH Wiz turns your kitchen's prep list into ready-to-print labels. Tap any prep item, the label prints from your Zebra ZD411 (or any compatible direct-thermal Zebra) with the item name, prep date, and auto-calculated expiration baked in. No more handwriting labels at 5 AM. No more smeared sharpie ink. No more counting forward in your head to figure out the use-by date. Built for restaurants. Not for everyone. Already in use at national casual-dining chains and independent kitchens. Designed by a chef-developer in Chicago who got tired of the alternatives. Real prep planning, real label printing. Most "prep & print" systems just print. BOH Wiz plans the prep first: what to make today, how much (par × yield × on-hand math), how long it'll take, which station owns it. Then it prints the label. One app, no sticky notes, no spreadsheets, no monthly fee. And the pars adjust themselves from your actual usage, so the list gets smarter the longer you run it. What it does: • Tap-to-print prep labels straight from the prep list, no second app, no re-typing • Batch-print every label for a station in one tap (the 5 AM grind in 4 minutes instead of an hour) • Auto-calculated use-by dates from your shelf-life rules • Notifications the day before any labeled item expires (FIFO without the flashlight) • Multi-station, multi-location support • Bluetooth pairing with Zebra ZD411, ZD420, ZD620, GK420d, and most direct-thermal Zebras since 2015 • Works offline (labels print without Wi-Fi; data syncs when you're back online) • Audit trail of every label printed, with timestamp and user • Web dashboard at bohwiz.com/manager Pricing: The app is free. The prep-list-to-printer integration is free. The expiration alerts are free. The dashboard is free. The only cost is hardware: the printer ($299.99 one-time) and the dissolvable label refill ($129.99 per pack of 4,672 labels). No monthly subscription. No per-user fee. No per-location fee. No contract. If you already own a compatible Zebra, skip the printer line item and order labels only at bohwiz.com. Support: Email hello@bohwiz.com or call 866.626.4949. Both reach the founder directly. No call queue, no support tier, no "ticket #4837." Web: https://bohwiz.com Pricing: https://bohwiz.com/pricing/ Compatibility: https://bohwiz.com/zebra-compatible-restaurant-labels/ 30-day return: https://bohwiz.com/30-day-return/ Privacy: https://bohwiz.com/privacy/

About

DateCodeGenie®

Features
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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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BOH Labels at every 10 days against DateCodeGenie®'s every 2 months. DateCodeGenie®'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOH Labels ships an update every 10 days, DateCodeGenie® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BOH Labels versus DateCodeGenie®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOH LabelsDateCodeGenie®
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose SalazarNCCO

In-app purchases

None

BOH Labels

No in-app purchases

None

DateCodeGenie®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOH Labels free?
BOH Labels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DateCodeGenie® free?
DateCodeGenie® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BOH Labels or DateCodeGenie® have ads?
Neither BOH Labels nor DateCodeGenie® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOH Labels or DateCodeGenie®?
BOH Labels ships an update every 10 days, and DateCodeGenie® every 2 months. Most recently, BOH Labels was updated on September 14, 2026 and DateCodeGenie® on May 16, 2026.

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