Comparison

Code Reader vs Notify

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

Head to head
About

Code Reader

Easily scan, generate, and share QR codes and barcodes. Quickly read various code types, including links, contacts, and product information. Generate new codes from text, emails, or Wi-Fi details, and utilize convenient extensions for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes and barcodes
  • Read codes from images via extension
  • Generate codes from text, email, Wi-Fi
  • Save and share scanned/generated codes
  • Automatic web page opening for product barcodes
  • Scanner preview with zoom and stabilization
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A feature-rich QR and barcode scanner: scan, generate, and share codes — fast and privately. Scan codes with text, links, contacts, emails, locations, Wi‑Fi networks, product barcodes, and more. When you scan a code, the app acts on it intelligently: links open in the browser, email addresses let you compose a message quickly, and vCards can be viewed or added to Contacts. You can read codes with the camera or generate them in the app — plus use action extensions to scan or create codes from other apps.¹ Spotted a QR code in a photo or on a website? Use the Read Code extension to scan it instantly.¹ Main features • Scan with the camera — text, links, contacts, emails, product barcodes, Wi‑Fi, and more • Read QR codes and 1‑D barcodes from images with the Read Code extension¹ • Product barcodes can open relevant web pages or Amazon (configurable in Settings) • Generate QR codes and 1‑D barcodes • Create codes from text, links, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, and Wi‑Fi • Join Wi‑Fi networks automatically from a scanned code • Scan and save multiple codes in one session • Generate a code from text, a link, or a contact with the Generate QR extension¹ • Smooth up to 60fps scanner preview with optical image stabilization and zoom (including optical 2× zoom on iPhones with dual cameras) • Optionally copy scanned content to the clipboard automatically • Option to prefer HTTPS and avoid insecure websites • Recents for scanned and generated codes, with search and filters • Custom QR colors — two‑finger tap on the image or use the menu when viewing a code • Share any barcode • Custom URL scheme to generate QR codes from a URL or text² • Widgets for recent codes and quick access to the scanner Code Reader Pro Upgrade to Code Reader Pro for advanced tools — no ads, and your data stays on your device. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one‑time lifetime unlock. Pro includes: • Batch scan — read many codes from photos or PDFs at once • Export & import history — back up or move your scan library (CSV/JSON) • Custom names — label scans so you can find them quickly • Starred scans — pin important codes and filter your history • Notes — add context to any saved scan • QR codes with logo — embed your brand in generated codes • High‑res & PDF export — share sharp QR images and PDFs • Link safety warnings — alerts for suspicious links (IP addresses, punycode, mixed scripts, and more) before you open them Restore purchases anytime from the Pro screen. ¹ The extension might need to be enabled manually: open the share menu, tap More at the bottom, and turn on the app extensions (Activities). ² Try it in a browser or messaging app: add generateqr:// before a URL or text to open the app and generate a QR code image. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://illescasdaniel.github.io/qr-code-reader-app-info/

About

Notify

Features
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Never let a meaningful moment slip away. Welcome to Notify, your ultimate personal reminder and smart to-do planner designed to help you remember everything effortlessly. Life moves fast, and your memory shouldn’t have to carry the burden of a hectic schedule. Whether it’s a critical business meeting, a daily health routine, or a fleeting thought you want to revisit later, Notify allows you to schedule reminders for any exact moment in time. Take control of your day, clear your mind, and live with the peace of mind that nothing will be forgotten. Why Choose Notify? Notify bridges the gap between a simple to-do list and a powerful time manager. Instead of forcing your life into rigid hourly slots, our intuitive interface lets you link a smart notification to any specific memory or task, keeping you on track right when it matters most. Key Features: Schedule Reminders for Any Moment: Set precise alerts for days, weeks, or exact minutes into the future. If you can think it, you can schedule it. Smart To-Do & Planner: Organize your daily tasks, grocery lists, and long-term projects in one beautifully clean dashboard. Custom Notification Alerts: Personalize how and from where you get buzzed so important deadlines always cut through the noise. Get notifications to your messages and email. Effortless Memory Dump: Quickly log thoughts, ideas, or things to remember later before they slip away. Clean & Lightweight: No bloated calendars or confusing sub-menus. Just open, type, schedule, and get back to your life. Transform How You Organize Your Life: Work: Track professional deadlines, follow-up emails, and project milestones. Daily Habits: Manage recurring routines like drinking water, taking medication, or evening reflection. Personal Life: Never forget a birthday, an anniversary, or a simple chore again. Stop trying to hold your entire day in your head. Free up your mental space, optimize your daily planner, and let Notify handle the rest. Download Notify today and make missing an important moment a thing of the past! A subscription is needed to unlock Notify+ features including more reminders quota and the possibility to schedule a reminder to later than 7 days. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirming the purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings in the App Store. Read the EULA Terms in the following link https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code Reader4 screens
Notify4 screens

Verdict

The call

Code Reader and Notify are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Notify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Code Reader versus Notify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ReaderNotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (243 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings243 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB132 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel ILLESCAS ROMEROJuan Antonio Veloz Gutierrez

Bugs and requests

Code Reader

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App not working after MacOS update
  • Cannot get permissions to save
  • QR codes not readable by Mac camera
  • App crashes QREncoder
  • Sequence of letters then stops
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  • Camera doesn't focus on QR code
  • No 'Take picture' or red button
  • Account closed for misuse (reported scam)
  • Error scanning WiFi QR codes
  • Contact access without privacy section
  • Inaccurate barcode numbers
  • Cannot scan from files/photos
  • Donation button error
  • Errors when scanning
  • Cannot open scanned content

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add date & time to QR history
  • Option to select camera
  • Ability to save QR codes
  • Support for SVG files
  • Add logos to QR codes
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  • Choose QR code color
  • Generate QR codes from photos
  • Dynamic QR codes
  • Widget support

Notify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Code Reader Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Code Reader Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation 1$0.99
  • Donation 2$1.99
  • Code Reader Pro Lifetime$2.99
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  • Donation 5$4.99
  • Donation 10$8.99
2 purchases

Notify

Subscriptions2
  • Notify+ Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Notify+ Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Code Reader free?
Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notify free?
Notify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Reader or Notify have ads?
Neither Code Reader nor Notify shows ads.

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