Comparison

Code Scan vs FreeScan

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

FreeScan

This utility app quickly scans various code formats using your device's camera. It offers a live preview, flashlight toggle, and zoom control for efficient scanning of packaging, labels, and tickets. Results can be easily copied or shared.

Highlights
  • Scan QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, and various barcode formats
  • Live camera preview with clear scan target
  • Flashlight toggle for low-light scanning
  • Smooth zoom control
  • Auto and manual focus modes
  • One-tap copy scanned text
  • Instant sharing of results
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in seconds—without ads, accounts, subscriptions, or tracking. FAST, FLEXIBLE SCANNING • Scan live with your camera • Import codes from Photos or the Share Sheet • Use the flashlight in low light • Pinch or use the slider to zoom • Switch between continuous autofocus and manual focus for difficult labels QR CODES, BARCODES, AND MORE Read QR and Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar, and additional formats supported by your device. SMART RESULTS FreeScan recognizes common content and gives you useful next steps: • Preview links and review safety warnings before opening them • Copy Wi-Fi details and passwords • Compose emails, call phone numbers, or open Messages • Open coordinates in Maps • Read contact cards and calendar events • Inspect ISBN, product, and GS1 barcode details • Copy or share the original scan data BATCH SCAN AND EXPORT Collect multiple unique codes in one session. Save scans to local history, revisit previous results, and export history or batch results as CSV, JSON, or plain text. CREATE QR CODES Create a QR code from text or a URL directly on your device, then share it as an image. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your camera frames, selected photos, and scan contents stay on your device unless you choose to share a result or open an external action. FreeScan does not collect personal information, scan data, analytics, or advertising identifiers. EVERY SCANNER FEATURE IS INCLUDED There are no ads, accounts, subscriptions, or locked scanner tools. Optional tips support continued development and do not unlock features.

Screenshots

Code Scan4 screens
FreeScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FreeScan at every 5 days against Code Scan's every 4 weeks. Code Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Code Scan against 5.0 for FreeScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, FreeScan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Code Scan versus FreeScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ScanFreeScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaoyuan XiaFare Brothers

Customer experience

Code Scan

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FreeScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Scan

No in-app purchases

None

FreeScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Scan free?
Code Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreeScan free?
FreeScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Scan or FreeScan?
Code Scan and FreeScan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Code Scan or FreeScan have ads?
Neither Code Scan nor FreeScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Scan or FreeScan?
Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, and FreeScan every 5 days. Most recently, Code Scan was updated on September 30, 2026 and FreeScan on October 14, 2026.

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