Comparison

HIBC Check vs Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

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

Head to head
About

HIBC Check

This app validates Health Industry Bar Codes (HIBC) against European standards, checking data compliance and calculated digits. It can also scan non-HIBC barcodes and provides helpful online resources about the HIBC system.

Highlights
  • HIBC barcode evaluation
  • Non-HIBC barcode scanning
  • Check digit verification
  • Data compliance checking
  • Online help and specifications
  • Supports multiple barcode symbologies
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The HIBC Health Industry Bar Code is an Europe wide accepted standard for the unique identification in trading but also particular in the field of laboratory and clinics. Because its open data structure, it can be used with different barcode symbologies, for example Code 128, Code 39, Datamatrix and QR Code. The HIBC system could store important data for product identification like manufacturer, product code, batch number, expiry date, production date, serial numbers and quantity. HIBC check determines whether the information in the barcode comply with these regulations, compares the calculated check digit and supports you with other important information about the data in the barcode. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- It has never been easier and cheaper to check HIBC barcodes! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The main functions ... >>> Evaluation of the HIBC Barcode : This means the reading and checking standard HIBC bar codes either as combined barcodes or as primary plus secondary barcodes >>> The HIBC barcode scanner allows you also to read none HIBC barcodes. In this case, the barcode type and content will be shown. >>> The online help guides you through the functions and displays additional information about the barcode types. >>> The online help will also give a quick overview about the HIBC system and their specifications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Believe us, our testing period has shown it: Once you have used our professional app, you won't miss it during daily business life...

About

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

This application decodes various barcode types to verify encoded data and reveal hidden ASCII control characters. It parses GS1 data, separating application identifiers and element strings for detailed analysis. Supports popular 1D and 2D symbols for comprehensive verification.

Highlights
  • Decodes barcodes to verify data
  • Reveals hidden ASCII control characters
  • Parses GS1 application identifiers
  • Supports 1D and 2D symbols
  • Verifies data from barcode fonts
Features
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This app decodes barcodes to verify encoded data, decode and reveal hidden ASCII control characters, GS1 application identifier FNC AI codes and view information about the encoding of the symbol. This app also parses encoded GS1 data to separate out each application identifier and element string. Reveals ASCII functions that cannot be printed or viewed on the screen including the FS, RS, GS, CR, LF and EOT functions commonly used for ISO/IEC 15434. Supports popular 1D and 2D symbols including Code 128, GS1-128, Code-39, ITF, QR-Code, Data Matrix, PDF417 and others. The primary purpose of this app is to verify encoded data in barcodes created with barcode fonts from www.idautomation.com and it may be used for other similar purposes also.

Screenshots

HIBC Check4 screens
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Data Decoder Verifier at 46% against HIBC Check's 0%. Barcode Data Decoder Verifier also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On 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

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier is free to download; HIBC Check costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIBC Check ships an update every 5 months, Barcode Data Decoder Verifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HIBC Check versus Barcode Data Decoder Verifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIBC CheckBarcode Data Decoder Verifier
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—2.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan ArnholdIDAutomation.com, Inc.

Customer experience

HIBC Check

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%

In-app purchases

None

HIBC Check

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Data Decoder Verifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIBC Check free?
HIBC Check costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Data Decoder Verifier free?
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIBC Check or Barcode Data Decoder Verifier have ads?
Neither HIBC Check nor Barcode Data Decoder Verifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIBC Check or Barcode Data Decoder Verifier?
HIBC Check ships an update every 5 months, and Barcode Data Decoder Verifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, HIBC Check was updated on September 27, 2026 and Barcode Data Decoder Verifier on July 7, 2026.

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