Comparison

Bar vs Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier

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

Head to head
About

Bar

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. Open links, save your scan history, and share results quickly. This utility works offline and features a simple, user-friendly design for quick access to information.

Highlights
  • Fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Scan QR codes from photos
  • Save scan history
  • Share and open links
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Lightweight and easy to use
Features
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Bar-code Scanner – Quick QR and Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your iPhone’s camera! Open links, save scans, and share results in seconds. Features: * Fast QR and Barcode Scanning – Quick scans for websites, coupons, and more * Scan from Photos – Decode QR codes from your gallery * Save Scan History – Keep track of past scans * Share and Open Links – Easily share results or open web pages * Works Offline – No internet needed for scanning * Lightweight and Easy to Use – Simple, no-fuss design Perfect for: Opening URLs, checking promo codes, sharing contact info, and more! Get Bar-code Scanner – Scan QR codes in a flash

About

Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier

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This app helps you to verify the authenticity of documents that feature the SecureCODE. To perform the verification, simply scan the SecureCODE on the document. The app will automatically decode and verify the SecureCODE and display the data contained within the SecureCODE.

Screenshots

Bar4 screens
Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier at none against Bar's shown. Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar ships an update every 20 months, Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Bar versus Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarPhidelity SecureCODE Verifier
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamCrimsonLogic Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Bar

No in-app purchases

None

Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bar free?
Bar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier free?
Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bar or Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier have ads?
Bar shows ads; Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier does not.
Which is updated more often, Bar or Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier?
Bar ships an update every 20 months, and Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier every 5 months. Most recently, Bar was updated on October 4, 2026 and Phidelity SecureCODE Verifier on October 4, 2026.

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