2D scanning vs Code Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2D scanning
This utility app allows for quick scanning and generation of QR codes, barcodes, and text. It supports customization of QR codes with colors, logos, and backgrounds, and can automatically save scanned business cards to your address book.
- QR code scanning and generation
- Barcode scanning
- Text recognition from images
- Customizable QR code appearance
- Automatic business card saving
- WiFi QR code connection
- Scan history storage
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Convenient, fast and easy to use QR code scanning, generating tools, support sites, text, business cards, WiFi. The main function: ● Custom: QR code color, background color, background image, custom logo, logo color. ● Scanning: scan picture recognition text, support Chinese English. ● Generate: Personalize generated texts, websites, business cards, WiFi two-dimensional code. ● Scan: two-dimensional code, bar code instantaneous scanning display, continuous rapid scanning. ● Storage: Stores the history of scanning and creation. ● share: QQ, WeChat, microblogging multi-platform scan results and generate two-dimensional code to share. ● Diversity: support text, websites, business cards, WiFi scanning and generation. ● Business card is automatically saved to address book. ● Scan WiFi two-dimensional code, quick connect set mobile network. ● Web site display and copy sharing Convenient, simple and powerful, easy to understand and easy to use. If you find a bug, can not meet your needs, or have good ideas, welcome to feedback xiaodeve@163.com. Thank you for your use.
Code Scan
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.
- 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
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Scan and create every common 1D and 2D barcode - one at a time or continuously in Batch Scan. Export your history as CSV or automatically send scans to your own server. Unlike an ordinary scanner, Code Scan also verifies the cryptographic seals on official documents. WHAT IT READS • QR, MicroQR and rMQR (rectangular MicroQR) • DataMatrix, including DMRE • Aztec, PDF417, MaxiCode • EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E • Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, ITF / ITF-14 • GS1 DataBar and DataBar Expanded • VDS, VDS-NC and IDB document seals Codes are decoded on your device: from the live camera, from a photo in your library, or from an image you share into the app from somewhere else. DIGITAL SEALS ON OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS This is what sets Code Scan apart: it does not just read the seal, it checks the cryptographic signature. • VDS (Visible Digital Seal, BSI TR-03137) in DataMatrix • VDS-NC (ICAO) and IDB (ICAO Datastructure for Barcode) in QR codes • Signatures verified against X.509 certificates, kept up to date automatically • Import your own X.509 certificates for closed ecosystems • MRZ data contained in a seal is parsed and shown in readable form This app supports reading and verification of (among others) VDS Profiles: - Social Insurance Card - Residence Permit Document - ICAO Visa Document - ICAO Emergency Travel Document - German Arrival Attestation Document - Address Sticker for German Identity Card - Place of Residence Sticker for German Passports VDS-NC Profiles: - ICAO PoT and PoV (ISO/IEC JTC1 SC17 WG3/TF5) CREATE YOUR OWN CODES • QR, DataMatrix, Aztec, PDF417 and Code 128 • Live preview while you type • Choose the QR error correction level (L / M / Q / H) or the PDF417 level (0-8) • Keep your codes in a library, mark favorites, share any of them as an image FASTER IN EVERYDAY USE • Camera light in four brightness steps and 1x / 2x / 4x zoom - for tiny print, dark rooms and laminated documents • Share a screenshot from any app to read the code inside it, or share a link to turn it into a code • Batch Scan: capture multiple codes without a result screen and save them straight to your history • Siri and Shortcuts: create a code or open the scanner by voice, or build both actions into your own shortcuts • Recreate a scanned code in a single tap, with the content already filled in A HISTORY THAT STAYS ORGANIZED • Grouped into Starred, Today, This Week and Before • Scanning a code again updates the existing entry instead of piling up duplicates • Export and share your scan history as a CSV file • Stored seals are re-verified in the background against the current certificates, so an expired signature stops showing as valid FOR PROFESSIONAL USE • GS1 application identifiers parsed and labelled • Open recognized links immediately, skipping the result screen • Copy and share the raw code data instead of the interpreted content • Optionally send scans automatically to your own HTTPS endpoint (off by default) • Play a confirmation sound after successful transfers • Native iPad layouts PRIVACY Decoding happens entirely on your device, and your history stays there. There is no account and no tracking. To verify seals, the app downloads the public signer certificates from our certificate service. The optional face comparison against a document portrait is the one feature that sends an image to a KURZ Digital service, and only when you start it yourself. For wishes and suggestions just contact us at info@kurzdigital.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Scan at 81% against 2D scanning's 0%. Code Scan also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 2D scanning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. 2D scanning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scan has 741 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 2D scanning's written reviews are positive against 81% of Code Scan's.
2D scanning ships an update every 6 weeks, Code Scan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2D scanning | Code Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (26 ratings) | 4.6 (741 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 741 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 景元 肖 | KURZ Digital Solutions GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
2D scanning
Code Scan
Bugs and requests
2D scanning
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Code Scan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Does not load websites
- Copy or close options produce no result
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to view previously scanned QR codes (not just data)
- Option to contribute via donation instead of ads
In-app purchases
2D scanning
- 去除广告$0.99
Code Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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