# Label Zap vs Code Scan

The clearest difference is price: Code Scan at Free against Label Zap's $0.99. Code Scan also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (81% vs 50%). Label Zap's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Code Scan is free to download; Label Zap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Code Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scan has 742 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Label Zap's written reviews are positive against 81% of Code Scan's.

Label Zap ships an update every 45 months, Code Scan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Label Zap | Code Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/label-zap/id1015190891/reviews) | **[4.6 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scan-qr-barcode-scanner/id1554812545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **742** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Hand](https://appshunter.io/developer/854186096) | [KURZ Digital Solutions GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416497893) |

## What reviewers say

### Label Zap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/label-zap/id1015190891)

Scan barcodes and add custom inventory comments. Generate spreadsheet files for easy data management and email them directly. Save and open previous files for continued use.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, Inventory comments, Spreadsheet export, Customizable headers, Save/Open files, Multiple barcode types supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scan-qr-barcode-scanner/id1554812545)

This app scans and generates a wide variety of 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR codes, DataMatrix, and specialized formats like VDS. It offers features like camera zoom, flash support, and a history of scanned codes. Users can also share scanned data and create new barcodes.

**Highlights:** Scans all 1D and 2D barcodes, Supports MicroQR, VDS, and ICAO Datastructures, Adjustable camera zoom and flash for low light, Scan history and sharing functionality, Generates QR, DataMatrix, and PDF417 barcodes, Dark mode and dark AppIcon support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 💡 Supports various barcode and QR code types
- 💡 Excellent for difficult-to-scan codes
- 💡 Flashlight feature is convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Nag pop-up for reviews
- 🐛 Does not load websites
- 🐛 Useless for specific registration tasks
- 🐛 Copy or close options produce no result

**Reported bugs**

- Does not load websites
- Copy or close options produce no result

**Requested features**

- Ability to view previously scanned QR codes (not just data)
- Option to contribute via donation instead of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Label Zap free?

Label Zap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Scan free?

Code Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Label Zap or Code Scan?

Code Scan is rated higher. Label Zap averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Code Scan averages 4.6 from 742 ratings.

### Do Label Zap or Code Scan have ads?

Neither Label Zap nor Code Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Label Zap or Code Scan?

Label Zap ships an update every 45 months, and Code Scan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Label Zap was updated on September 18, 2026 and Code Scan on October 18, 2026.

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