Comparison

Pass vs Code Scanner

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

Head to head

Pass

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.7135 ratingsView app →

About

Pass

Securely manage your passwords with this app. It allows you to view, add, and edit entries, encrypting them with PGP keys. Features include synchronization with Git repositories, one-time password support, and auto-fill capabilities.

Highlights

PGP encryption/decryption
Git repository synchronization
One-time password tokens
AutoFill in browsers and apps
YubiKey support
Search and copy functionality

Features

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- Compatible with the Password Store command line tool. - View, copy, add, and edit password entries. - Encrypt and decrypt password entries by PGP keys. - Synchronize with your password Git repository. - User-friendly interface: search, long press to copy, copy and open link, etc. - Support one-time password tokens (two-factor authentication codes). - AutoFill in Safari/Chrome and supported apps. - Support YubiKey.

About

Code Scanner

Features

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Code Scanner is the fast, elegant way to scan QR codes and barcodes on your iPhone and iPad. FEATURES: • Instant QR Code & Barcode Scanning - Quick and accurate detection • Scan History - Automatically saves all your scans with timestamps • Code Type Labels - Clearly shows whether you scanned a QR CODE or BARCODE • One-Tap Copy - Copy scanned data to clipboard instantly • Delete History - Remove individual scan results easily • Dark Theme - Beautiful cyberpunk-inspired design SIMPLE & FOCUSED: No ads. No clutter. Just scanning. Code Scanner does one thing and does it well. Open the app, point your camera, and get your data instantly. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: Enjoy a stunning dark theme with smooth animations and a clean, minimalist interface. The monospace font and subtle glow effects create a modern, tech-forward aesthetic. PERFECT FOR: • Product barcodes • Website QR codes • WiFi network codes • Contact information • Event tickets • And more! Your scan history is stored locally on your device for your privacy. No account required. No data collected. Download Code Scanner today and experience the fastest, most beautiful way to scan codes.

Screenshots

Pass4 screens

Code Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Code Scanner at every 11 days against Pass's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pass ships an update every 3 months, Code Scanner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Pass versus Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Pass	Code Scanner
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (135 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	85.3% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	135 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	22 MB	18 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Mingshen Sun	Dongri Jin

Bugs and requests

Pass

Reported bugs

22 issues

Cannot add password with YubiKey as PGP-Key
Application doesn't work after last iOS update
Cannot auto-fill password after last update
Pushing to the repo tends to fail
Cannot clone the repo via https

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Updated entry doesn't push to git repository
App crashes whenever I try to open it
Latest update fails to open on iPad
Doesn't open on iPhone 6
App crashes after setting GPG keys
Fails to open on my iPhone SE
App crashes after setting gpg
Failed to import pgp keys
Private repo doesn’t work
Imported key will be lost after updates
The app crashes after setting gpg
Search not working
Auto fill breaks on iPhone 11
Missing TOTP feature
No support for yubikey Nfc
Import of gpg key doesn’t seem to work well
Error when trying to add ssh://user@my-host-ip-address:/srv/repos/myrepo.git

Requested features

23 requests

Keep app updated long-term
Support for multiple GPG IDs
Support for Intel-based MacBooks
French language support
FaceID/TouchID integration

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Ability to change Git URL without re-cloning
Support for macOS Ventura
Management of multiple repositories
Integration with security keys (Nitrokey, YubiKey)
Scan split QR code for longer keys
Multi-store support (private/work)
Key generation and Git server for ordinary users
Keybase repository support
Hardware authentication with YubiKey
Build password repository from scratch on phone
Face ID protection for the app
Keybase encrypted Git support
Auto copy TOTP after form fill
SSH key creation for cloning repos
Upgrade Git dependency to latest version
App icon redesign
Safari plugin 2FA support
Biometric support instead of passcode

Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pass

No in-app purchases

None

Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pass free?

Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Code Scanner free?

Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Pass or Code Scanner have ads?

Neither Pass nor Code Scanner shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Pass or Code Scanner?

Pass ships an update every 3 months, and Code Scanner every 11 days. Most recently, Pass was updated on September 13, 2026 and Code Scanner on September 18, 2026.