Odyssey Reader vs GoCodes Asset Tracking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Odyssey Reader
This business application enables authorized users to manage sales, verify access, track attendance, and handle equipment rentals using an organization's ID card. It functions as a mobile point-of-sale system that operates efficiently over cellular or wireless networks.
- Process sales
- Verify privileges
- Track attendance
- Rent equipment
- Mobile point-of-sale
- Works over cellular/wireless
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The Odyssey Reader application allows authorized end-users to accept their organization’s ID card to process sales, verify privileges, track attendance, rent equipment, and more. Combined with the power of Odyssey, this application provides a mobile point-of-sale solution that does not require local power and works seamlessly over cellular or wireless networks. Odyssey Reader is an administrative application not intended for cardholder use. This application operates in conjunction with other CBORD® products; one of the following products is required: • Odyssey AdminWeb/Direct™ version 6.5 or later • ResCenter® version 7.2 or later • CS Gold® WebManager™ version 6.1.2 or later Approved card read devices may be obtained from CBORD or purchased separately.
GoCodes Asset Tracking
Manage your assets and track inventory with this mobile scanner app. It works with patented QR code labels and cloud-based software to quickly check in/out, update, and view asset details. Capture GPS locations, add photos, and receive reorder notifications for efficient inventory management.
- Integrated QR barcode scanner
- Scan all common barcodes
- Rapid check in/out of assets
- Track and manage inventory quantities
- Get inventory reorder notifications
- Capture GPS location
- Add photos to asset descriptions
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GoCodes provides a Total Asset Tracking & Inventory Management service that includes everything you need to manage your assets. Our service includes easy-to-use, secure cloud-based software, mobile apps & patented QR bar code labels so you get everything you need to create your total solution. The GoCodes mobile app enables you to manage your assets and track inventory using your smartphone and GoCodes patented QR code labels. This app is specifically designed to work with GoCodes cloud-based software. Includes the following features: * Integrated QR bar code scanner * Support for scanning all common bar codes * Rapidly check in/out single and multiple assets by scanning the QR code * Rapidly view and update single and multiple assets by scanning the QR code * Track and manage inventory quantities * Get inventory reorder notifications * Copy and swap asset information by scanning the bar code * Search for and check in/out assets in groups * Search for and update assets in groups * View asset locations on a map * Capture GPS location information for each asset * View custom data fields * View and select from custom pick lists * Responds to gestures for updates * Add photos to asset descriptions * View photos full screen * Optimized for iPhone & iPad This app is designed to work with the GoCodes Asset Management software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Odyssey Reader at none against GoCodes Asset Tracking's shown. Odyssey Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GoCodes Asset Tracking's advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Odyssey Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoCodes Asset Tracking has 405 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Odyssey Reader ships an update every 8 months, GoCodes Asset Tracking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Odyssey Reader | GoCodes Asset Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (405 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 405 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The CBORD Group, Inc | GOCODES, INC. |
Customer experience
Odyssey Reader
GoCodes Asset Tracking
In-app purchases
Odyssey Reader
No in-app purchases
GoCodes Asset Tracking
No in-app purchases
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