Smart Barcodes vs CodeCore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Barcodes
This utility app scans various 1D and 2D barcodes, displaying the encoded information. It intelligently recognizes URLs, phone numbers, addresses, and tracking numbers, offering direct actions like opening links or initiating calls. Scanned data is saved for later reference and can be named for easy organization.
- Reads 1D and 2D barcodes
- Displays encoded text
- Detects URLs, phone numbers, addresses, tracking numbers
- Direct actions for detected data (call, map, track)
- Saves scanned information
- Allows naming saved scans
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Reads many 1D and 2D barcodes and displays the encoded text. It detects: URLs - tap to go there in Safari Phone numbers - tap to make a call Addresses - tap to display in Maps Tracking numbers - tap to track at the shipping website It saves scanned information, and you can give the saved scans a name to remind you where it came from. No information is collected or transmitted from your device at any time.
CodeCore
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CodeCore is a QR code and barcode scanner built for people who want more control after scanning. Scan codes with your camera, save important results, organize them into lists, and search your scan history whenever you need it. CodeCore can also open scanned values on websites you choose, making it useful for product lookup, inventory checks, loyalty cards, tickets, links, and more. Key features: - Fast QR code and barcode scanning - Save codes and organize them into custom lists - Full scan history with date grouping - Batch scanning for scanning multiple codes in one session - Create QR codes and supported barcodes manually - Search saved codes and scan history - Open scanned values with Google, Barcode Lookup, or custom websites - Guided setup for adding your own search websites - Export and import backups - Light and dark mode support CodeCore Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited custom websites, unlimited lists, auto-open, and batch scanning. Supported manual code types include QR, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC, ITF, MSI, and Pharmacode. Scanner support depends on the device camera and platform. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Smart Barcodes at none against CodeCore's shown. Smart Barcodes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Barcodes ships an update weekly, CodeCore every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Barcodes | CodeCore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GetSmart Software | William Saether |
In-app purchases
Smart Barcodes
No in-app purchases
CodeCore
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart Barcodes free?
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Do Smart Barcodes or CodeCore have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart Barcodes or CodeCore?
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