# Barcode vs CodeCheckGS

Barcode and CodeCheckGS both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CodeCheckGS's written reviews are positive against 53% of Barcode's. CodeCheckGS also leads on ads (none vs shown). Barcode's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CodeCheckGS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Barcode against 5.0 for CodeCheckGS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Barcode's written reviews are positive against 100% of CodeCheckGS's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode | CodeCheckGS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-studio/id690001095/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecheckgs/id1573876699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maklabu GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317928113) | [Stefan Arnhold](https://appshunter.io/developer/432185706) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-studio/id690001095)

Generate over 40 types of barcodes directly on your smartphone, even offline. Save frequently used codes and access your generation history with an optional in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Generate over 40 barcode types, Offline barcode generation, Save favorite barcodes, Access generation history, Supports QR Code and Data Matrix

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adds Favorites and History and removes ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


### CodeCheckGS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecheckgs/id1573876699)

This app validates barcode information against global standards like GS1, HIBC, and ANSI. It offers a scan archive for traceability, supports various scanners, and provides detailed identifier information. Reports can be generated and shared for business process efficiency.

**Highlights:** GS1, HIBC, IFA, ANSI barcode validation, Scan archive with search and filter, Support for Cognex and other scanners, Detailed identifier information, Generate and share printable reports, Two scan engines for advanced recognition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode free?

Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CodeCheckGS free?

CodeCheckGS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode or CodeCheckGS?

CodeCheckGS is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while CodeCheckGS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Barcode or CodeCheckGS have ads?

Barcode shows ads; CodeCheckGS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barcode or CodeCheckGS?

Barcode ships an update every 8 months, and CodeCheckGS every 8 months. Most recently, Barcode was updated on September 7, 2026 and CodeCheckGS on September 9, 2026.

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