Comparison

Barcode vs Dockplanner

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

Head to head
About

Barcode

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
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Barcode Studio is the free barcode generation solution for mostly all known barcodes. Currently the app is able to encode data in over 40 barcode symbologies. The app is free (ad supported). Encoding happens on the smartphone without the help of a web service, so you can create barcodes without being connected to the Internet. There is an in-app purchase to remove ads and enable the favorites and history features. The 'favorites' feature allows you to save your frequently used barcodes while the 'history' feature provides access to the latest genererated barcodes. The in-app purchase is not necessary to create barcodes but it adds convenient features for regular users. Currently the following symbologies are supported: Code 11, Code 2 of 5 (interleaved), IATA, Data Logic, Industrial, Code 39 (extended), EAN, GS1-128, Codabar, Code 32, Code 49, Code 93, Code 128, Deutshe Post Leitcode, Deutsche Post Identcode, Code 16K, DataBar (14, limited, extended), Telepen (alpha/numeric), UPC A/B, PostNet, MSI Plessey, LOGMARS, Pharmacode One-Track/Two-Track, PDF417 (truncated), Maxicode, QR Code (standard and micro), Australian Post Codes, ISBN, Royal Mail, Data Matrix, NVE-18, Japanese Postal Code, Korea Post, GS1 DataBar-14 (stacked, omnidirectional, expanded stacked), PLANET, PDF417 (standard and micro), USPS OneCode, Plessey Code, ITF-14, Dutch Post KIX Code, Aztec Code (standard and runes). HIBC is supported in all symbologies where a HIBC specification is available.

About

Dockplanner

Features
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Use this app as part of your Dockplanner subscription to scan and track incoming transports in the Dockplanner slot booking tool. Standard mode Manually scan the QR code in the confirmation email received after making an appointment. The appointment is immediately marked as present in Dockplanner, and all booking details (order numbers, appointment type, time, etc.) are displayed automatically. Autopilot mode The carrier scans the QR code from the appointment confirmation email themselves. The appointment is automatically marked as present, and all relevant details are displayed immediately for verification. What is Dockplanner? Dockplanner is a digital slot booking tool for logistics appointments. Carriers can book their loading or unloading times within a predefined schedule. This helps to better distribute transport volumes, avoid peaks, and keep the site organized and safe. Benefits: - Prevent long waiting times at the docks. - Optimize incoming and outgoing flows. - Maintain full control over all bookings. Deploy staff more efficiently and communicate clearly with customers. Integration Dockplanner easily synchronizes with other applications via API.

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
Dockplanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dockplanner at none against Barcode's 2. Dockplanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Barcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dockplanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 8 months, Dockplanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode versus Dockplanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeDockplanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaklabu GmbHIntrolution

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Barcode

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Adds Favorites and History and removes ads.$1.99
None

Dockplanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dockplanner free?
Dockplanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode or Dockplanner have ads?
Barcode shows ads; Dockplanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or Dockplanner?
Barcode ships an update every 8 months, and Dockplanner every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dockplanner on October 4, 2026.

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