Comparison

Aztec Code creator vs PaperAir

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

Head to head

About

Aztec Code creator

Features

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Build Aztec Codes is super-easy with this app ! Create and share any kind of content, or just text messages. You can build any Aztec Code and also share it with Dropbox, iCloud, email, print, and any other apps that support sharing (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram....) With Settings screen, you can choose image size, format, quality, and error correction level ! Does not need an internet connection to create codes. All previously created codes are also available in the archive. Created Aztec Codes are fully compatible with our professional barcode reader app "Barcode Professional" https://itunes.apple.com/app/barcode-professional/id1075096265?l=it&ls=1&mt=8 and our free "Bar-Code" app https://itunes.apple.com/app/bar-code/id422314523?l=it&ls=1&mt=8 May contain ads

About

PaperAir

Features

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PaperAir is an APP that works with Avision Wi-Fi/LAN scanner. Users can manipulate the Avision scanner via PaperAir to scan and save images to their mobile devices. -Friendly user interface -Auto crop and deskew function -Support multiple format : JPEG / PDF / TIFF -Support Color / Gray mode -Support Simplex/Duplex scan -Tag function allows files to be searched in PaperAir -Easy to share to other APP

Screenshots

Aztec Code creator3 screens

PaperAir3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PaperAir at every 4 months against Aztec Code creator's every 21 months. Aztec Code creator's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

Aztec Code creator ships an update every 21 months, PaperAir every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Aztec Code creator versus PaperAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Aztec Code creator	PaperAir
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 21 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	23 MB	5 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Roberto Sonzogni	Avision Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Aztec Code creator

No in-app purchases

None

PaperAir

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aztec Code creator free?

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

Is PaperAir free?

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

Do Aztec Code creator or PaperAir have ads?

Neither Aztec Code creator nor PaperAir shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Aztec Code creator or PaperAir?

Aztec Code creator ships an update every 21 months, and PaperAir every 4 months. Most recently, Aztec Code creator was updated on November 6, 2026 and PaperAir on November 11, 2026.