CodeNab vs Scanfig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeNab
Quickly and privately scan barcodes and QR codes. Search the web for more information, share results, or save them to your secure iCloud. Auto-copy functionality is also available.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Web search for code information
- Share scan results
- Save codes to iCloud
- Auto-copy after scan
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CodeNab translates your barcodes and QR codes quickly, conveniently and privately. We do not track you in this app, scan codes knowing that your scans are kept private for your eyes only! Features: - Scan barcodes and QR codes - Search the web to pull more information about your code - Share the code results - Save your codes to your secure and private iCloud for future searches - Enable auto copy after each scan
Scanfig
Decode the contents of LEGO Minifigure Series 25 boxes without opening them. Scan the data code on the box to reveal the specific Minifigure inside, including its name and an image. Report any scanning errors for improvement.
- Scan LEGO Minifigure Series 25 box data codes
- Reveal Minifigure type
- Display serial number
- Show Minifigure name
- Display Minifigure image
- Report scanning errors
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Starting with the new LEGO® Minifigures Series 25 the boxes contains data codes which could reveal the content of the box without opening it. The ScanFig App enables you to scan that code and reveal the type of Minifigure which should be in the box. After a successful decoded data code, the serial number, the clear text name and an image of the Minifigure is displayed. If you found an error in scanning a code, please report it on admin@scanfig.com Important Info: ScanFig will no longer be maintained. The last supported LEGO Minifigures series is 71052 (Series 29) Disclaimer LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodeNab at 100% against Scanfig's 58%. CodeNab also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Scanfig's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 43). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CodeNab holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanfig has 377 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CodeNab's written reviews are positive against 58% of Scanfig's.
CodeNab ships an update every 5 months, Scanfig every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeNab | Scanfig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (43 ratings) — better | 4.6 (377 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 57.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 | 377 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Decimal Software, LLC | Cornelius Munz |
Customer experience
CodeNab
Scanfig
Bugs and requests
CodeNab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Scanfig
Reported bugs
7 issues- App doesn't work after first use
- Scanner button does nothing
- Incorrect identification for Dungeons & Dragons series
- Camera can't focus
- Scanner doesn't work for S26 figs
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- QR code not scanning
- Uses wrong camera/zoom on iPhone 17
Requested features
2 requests- Improve camera focus
- Allow camera switching/zoom on iPhone 17
In-app purchases
CodeNab
No in-app purchases
Scanfig
No in-app purchases
