# DLish vs Code Scan

The clearest difference is price: Code Scan at Free against DLish's $0.99. Code Scan also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (738 vs 72). DLish's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DLish against 4.6 for Code Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scan has 738 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DLish's written reviews are positive against 78% of Code Scan's.

DLish ships an update every 3 months, Code Scan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DLish | Code Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlish/id1125066172/reviews) | [4.6 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scan-qr-barcode-scanner/id1554812545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **738** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean McNeil](https://appshunter.io/developer/884178100) | [KURZ Digital Solutions GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416497893) |

## What reviewers say

### DLish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlish/id1125066172)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Scan US driver's licenses to verify age, view personal information, and manage contacts. Supports various license formats and offers customizable settings for efficient data processing.

**Highlights:** Scan driver's licenses, Age verification, Personal information lookup, Contact creation, Address mapping, Expired card notifications, Flashlight integration

**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 DLish free?

DLish 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, DLish or Code Scan?

DLish and Code Scan are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 72 and 738 ratings respectively.

### Do DLish or Code Scan have ads?

Neither DLish nor Code Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DLish or Code Scan?

DLish ships an update every 3 months, and Code Scan every 4 weeks. Most recently, DLish was updated on September 21, 2026 and Code Scan on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*