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.
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.
- 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...
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.
- Decodes barcodes to verify data
- Reveals hidden ASCII control characters
- Parses GS1 application identifiers
- Supports 1D and 2D symbols
- Verifies data from barcode fonts
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | HIBC Check | Barcode Data Decoder Verifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Arnhold | IDAutomation.com, Inc. |
Customer experience
HIBC Check
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier
In-app purchases
HIBC Check
No in-app purchases
Barcode Data Decoder Verifier
No in-app purchases






