Comparison

PriceTRACK vs Barcodes

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

Head to head
About

PriceTRACK

This app monitors price changes for any online product using background refresh. It allows users to track items from any webpage with a direct URL, including specific support for Steam Community Market items. Purchases are completed outside the app.

Highlights
  • Automatic price change notifications
  • Supports any product with a direct URL
  • Optimized for Steam Community Market
  • No login required
  • Share Extension for easy URL import
  • Background App Refresh
Features
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PriceTRACK makes use of Apple’s Background App Refresh to notify you of price changes for any online product. No login required. Once you see the price that you like, you leave the app and complete your purchase normally. Unlike other price monitoring applications, PriceTRACK is completely self-contained; the page fetch is performed from your device. This means that any storefront will see that a person (as opposed to a bot) is interested in your tracked item. Originally conceived for game-pieces, PriceTRACK supports optimised Steam Community Market calls. Learn the value of your CS:GO and/or Dota 2 cosmetics and even see prices in your chosen currency! There's no limit to what you could track. If there is a price on a web-page (with a direct URL) then PriceTRACK can monitor it. Everything from Magic: the Gathering cards, to your local housing market, and even OTHER fetched pricelists. Now with a Share Extension so you can export URL's directly from Safari rather than copy-paste. Try TRACKing today for free, patience saves you money!

About

Barcodes

Digitally store and manage all your loyalty cards, membership tags, and reward cards in one secure place. Easily scan or import cards, with options for customization and quick access via widgets and Apple Watch. Syncs across devices for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Digital card storage
  • Automatic card scanning
  • Import from photos/screenshots
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable card appearance
  • Home/lock screen widgets
  • Apple Wallet integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Say goodbye to bulky wallets and hello to convenience with Barcodes - the ultimate digital wallet! Barcodes is the privacy-friendly solution to store and manage all your QR codes, barcodes, loyalty cards, reward cards, and gym membership tags in one place. With Barcodes, you can easily scan and store your cards using your device's camera or import them directly from your photo library - even screenshots will work seamlessly! Plus, with iCloud storage and sync, you can access your cards across all your devices without needing a separate account. Key Features: - Digital wallet to safely store your cards - Automatic card scanning using your device's camera - Effortless import from your photo library and screenshots - iCloud storage and sync for easy access across devices - Customizable card colors and symbols, with supported store logos - Home screen and lock screen widgets for quick card access - Add cards to Apple Wallet with optional location support - Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go convenience - Store 3 cards forever for free (including Apple Wallet and Apple Watch integration) - Dark mode support for a sleek look Barcodes Unlimited Features: - Store an unlimited number of cards in your wallet - Organize cards into folders and share with family or friends via iCloud - Choose once-off lifetime purchase or subscription to suit you - Choose from a variety of app icons to suit your style Terms of Use can be found at https://smallcolossus.com/terms and Privacy Policy can be found at https://smallcolossus.com/privacy. Happy scanning!

Screenshots

PriceTRACK4 screens
Barcodes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcodes at 4.8 against PriceTRACK's 3.8. Barcodes also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 5) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). PriceTRACK's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PriceTRACK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barcodes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcodes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcodes has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PriceTRACK's written reviews are positive against 86% of Barcodes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PriceTRACK ships an update weekly, Barcodes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PriceTRACK versus Barcodes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPriceTRACKBarcodes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.5% of reviews
Number of ratings51.2K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoolsincSmall Colossus PTY LTD

Customer experience

PriceTRACK

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barcodes

All ratings1,184 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews512 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.6%

Bugs and requests

PriceTRACK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcodes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some cards not appearing in Apple Wallet
  • Occasional app crashes after updates

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to add custom card images
  • More location-based features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PriceTRACK

One-time1
  • Track A Fourth Product (replace ad-view)$0.99
3 purchases

Barcodes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is PriceTRACK free?
PriceTRACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcodes free?
Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PriceTRACK or Barcodes?
Barcodes is rated higher. PriceTRACK averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Barcodes averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do PriceTRACK or Barcodes have ads?
Neither PriceTRACK nor Barcodes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PriceTRACK or Barcodes?
PriceTRACK ships an update weekly, and Barcodes every 3 weeks. Most recently, PriceTRACK was updated on October 24, 2026 and Barcodes on October 30, 2026.

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