Comparison

HIBC Check vs LabWare v8

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

LabWare v8

This mobile application extends the functionality of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). It allows users to perform common LIMS tasks like sample login, receipt, test assignment, and result entry. The app leverages device features such as the camera for scanning and GPS for location capture, and can operate offline.

Highlights
  • Sample Login & Receipt
  • Test Assignment & Result Entry
  • Data Reviewing & Reporting
  • Instrument Management
  • Barcode Scanning
  • GPS Location Capture
  • Offline Operation
Features
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The LabWare Mobile app complements LabWare's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution. The app is able to run customer defined workflows created using the LabWare LIMS Basic scripting language. This app can be used to perform typical LIMS functions such as: - Sample Login - Sample Receipt - Test Assignment - Result Entry - Data Reviewing - Reporting - Instrument Management - and more You can use the device's native capabilities, such as the camera for taking photos and as a barcode scanner. You can also use the device's GPS and navigation features to capture and display locations within the device's Maps application. The app can extend the use of a LabWare LIMS session by allowing the device to perform tasks, with data from the task immediately passed back to the LabWare LIMS session. The app can also be used offline without a connection to the server. LabWare Mobile requires connection to your company's LabWare server via WiFi or Cellular connectivity. LabWare Mobile - A World of Possibilities ®

Screenshots

HIBC Check4 screens
LabWare v84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LabWare v8 at 100% against HIBC Check's 0%. LabWare v8 also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). HIBC Check's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, 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

LabWare v8 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, LabWare v8 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HIBC Check versus LabWare v8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIBC CheckLabWare v8
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan ArnholdLabWare Holdings, Inc.

Customer experience

HIBC Check

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

LabWare v8

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HIBC Check

No in-app purchases

None

LabWare v8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIBC Check free?
HIBC Check costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LabWare v8 free?
LabWare v8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIBC Check or LabWare v8 have ads?
Neither HIBC Check nor LabWare v8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIBC Check or LabWare v8?
HIBC Check ships an update every 5 months, and LabWare v8 every 6 months. Most recently, HIBC Check was updated on October 29, 2026 and LabWare v8 on October 24, 2026.

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