# UpCode

> Free optical barcode scanner for accessing and creating mobile content. (iPhone/iPad app by UpCode Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcode/id297104013 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UpCode Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/297104016)
- Category: Business, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, Finnish, Swedish
- Released: 2008-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcode/id297104013/reviews.md

## What is UpCode?

UpCode is a free optical barcode scanner. 2D, Bidi and 1D (Datamatrix / QR /Ean 8 & 13) barcodes are supported. Get videos, websites, music and other content easily and quickly to your phone. Create optical barcodes free and share mobile content at www.UpCodeworld.com. UpCode, barcode scanner is designed to be light, fast and easy to use. UpCode Ltd. is developing the Mobile Access & Interaction (MAI) ™ technology, in all its aspects including multi-functionality and different reading/scanning technologies. www.upcode.fi

## Key features

- Scans 2D, Bidi, and 1D barcodes
- Supports Datamatrix, QR, Ean 8 & 13
- Accesses videos, websites, and music
- Creates optical barcodes
- Shares mobile content
- Light, fast, and easy to use

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcode/id297104013/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not made for newer iPhones

*2023-11-27, version 4.4.0*

It doesn't really work with newer iPhones that have multiple cameras. The default camera is the 1x, which doesn't have a short enough focal length. When lining the data matrix up with the guidelines, it's impossible to get the camera to focus. From further away the image is focused, but the app does not detect the data matrix.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2020-11-25, version 4.4.0*

It is useless app
Not functioning at all

### 1/5 — sends your scan to a web server

*2019-11-26, version 4.4.0*

useless, it sends the image to the developer’s web server to decode.  there’s no reason it can’t decode locally. instantly uninstalled.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work on new iPhones. I used to love this app

*2017-08-17, version 4.0*

I guess they never updated it

### 5/5 — ミニサイズのDatamatrixでも素早く読み取り可能

*2017-06-08, version 3.2.5*

Garmin vivosmart3の裏面にあるDatamatrixを読み取ってみたくてDL。他のアプリだとタグが小さすぎて読めませんでしたが、このアプリなら難なく読み取れました。

### 1/5 — Broken

*2017-01-04, version 3.2.5*

On scan redirects to a web view of a broken website

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2016-05-20, version 3.2.5*

I tried scanning a couple of QR codes but it simply refused to work. Each time I tried, it just kept opening to a webpage in my browser, which wasn't even in English (looked to be Finnish), so I had to resort to downloading another app to successfully scan the QR codes. Will be deleting this app after my review is posted.

### 2/5 — Too simple

*2015-11-09, version 3.2*

Scans ok. But unable to delete any saved history data. Keeps accumulating... FOREVER.

### 1/5 — Settings

*2015-10-13, version 3.2*

Doesn't seem to be a way to keep it from automatically trying to pull up a web address the second it reads a code

### 5/5 — Simple and not annoying

*2015-04-24, version 3.2*

This app just scans the code fast without annoying sounds. And it is everything I want from a scanning app.

## Frequently asked questions about UpCode

### What does UpCode do?

UpCode is a free optical barcode scanner that supports various 1D and 2D barcode formats, including Datamatrix, QR codes, and Ean 8 & 13. It allows users to quickly access content like videos, websites, and music linked to these barcodes.

### What types of barcodes can UpCode scan?

The application supports a wide range of optical barcodes, including 2D, Bidi, and 1D formats. Specifically, it can scan Datamatrix, QR codes, and Ean 8 & 13 barcodes.

### Can I create barcodes with UpCode?

Yes, UpCode allows you to create your own optical barcodes for free. You can then share mobile content associated with these generated barcodes through the www.UpCodeworld.com platform.

### Is UpCode free to use?

Yes, UpCode is a free optical barcode scanner. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its scanning and creation features.

### What kind of content can I access by scanning a barcode?

By scanning a barcode with UpCode, you can easily and quickly access various types of mobile content. This includes videos, websites, music, and other digital information linked to the scanned barcode.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.0 — 2019-08-04

-Bug fixes

### 4.4 — 2019-07-24

-Improvements for sensor algorithms
-Bug fixes

### 4.1 — 2017-12-06

- Added support for Smart Tags
- Bugfixes and general improvements

### 4.0 — 2017-07-23

- Performance improvements and optimizations
- UI fixes

### 3.2.5 — 2016-05-10

-bug fixes

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All apps by UpCode Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/297104016

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