Comparison

Code Scan vs Dictionary 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Code Scan

Easily scan and manage various barcode types with this powerful utility. It automatically infers content and suggests relevant actions, allowing you to save, share, and interact with scanned information seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Scans 13+ barcode types
  • Automatic content inference
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Contextual action suggestions
  • Share high-resolution QR codes
  • Supports plain text, emails, links, and more
Features
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• Scan Code Scan is powerful enough to recognize up to 13 different types of barcode, including UPC-E, Code 39, Code 39 mod 43, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 93, Code 128, PDF417, QR, Aztec, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF14, and DataMatrix codes. Scanning is as easy as a single tap. • Save & Manage Your previous scanned codes are stored in an orderly manner. The type of content in each code is automatically inferred, including plain text, emails, events, phone numbers, website links, package tracking numbers, and more. • Details & Actions You can easily view the details of each code. For different types of content, the most appropriate actions are suggested. For example, website links are opened using Safari, while events are created with Calendar. • Share QR codes can be saved or shared with others as a high-resolution image, which is suitable for embedding in web pages, or printing on paper. You can also share multiple codes with Code Scan on other devices.

About

Dictionary 2.0

Features
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Dictionary 2.0 reimagines how you look up words. Instead of scrolling through a long list of definitions, just point your camera at any text, tap the word you don't know, and get the single correct meaning based on how it's actually used in context. Key features: - Context-aware definitions — one precise meaning, not a list of guesses - Camera scan — point, tap, and learn instantly - Text search — type any word or phrase to look it up - Pronunciations — listen to US and UK audio - Translations — see meanings in your native language - History — revisit every word you've looked up - Tags — organize saved words into custom lists - 12 languages supported Powered by AI, Dictionary 2.0 reads the surrounding sentence to understand exactly how a word is being used — just like asking a fluent speaker, "What does this mean here?" Perfect for language learners, readers, travelers, and anyone tired of guessing which definition is the right one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code Scan4 screens
Dictionary 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Scan at none against Dictionary 2.0's 2. Code Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Dictionary 2.0's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price 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. Dictionary 2.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Code Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, Dictionary 2.0 daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Code Scan versus Dictionary 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ScanDictionary 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaoyuan XiaSung Wook Kim

In-app purchases

None

Code Scan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dictionary 2.0

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Search 100-Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Code Scan free?
Code Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dictionary 2.0 free?
Dictionary 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Scan or Dictionary 2.0 have ads?
Dictionary 2.0 shows ads; Code Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Scan or Dictionary 2.0?
Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dictionary 2.0 daily. Most recently, Code Scan was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dictionary 2.0 on September 18, 2026.

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