Comparison

M vs BBStelnet

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

Head to head
About

M

This utility app allows users to create, store, and share QR codes directly from their iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers local storage and the ability to upload QR codes to an online database for easy access and retrieval.

Highlights
  • Local QR code storage
  • Share QR codes online
  • Download QR codes from online database
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
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M-Code is your all-in-one barcode toolkit. Scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes — all from your pocket. SCAN CODE Point your camera or import from your photo library. M-Code recognizes 11 barcode formats including QR Code, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5. CREATE FROM TEXT Type any content and generate a barcode instantly. Choose from QR Code, Code 128, PDF417, or Aztec — with a live preview of each format before you save. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Organize saved codes with custom titles. Search, reorder, and access them anytime. View the encoded content, copy it, or open embedded URLs directly. APPLE WATCH Access all your saved codes on your wrist. Perfect for quickly showing a code at checkout or entry.

About

BBStelnet

Features
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BBStelnet — A minimalist BBS terminal designed exclusively for iPhone. Built with native SwiftUI for fluid performance and excellent battery efficiency. [Supported Servers] • PTT — secure WebSocket (WSS) connection • Bahamut, Hua Kui, and any Telnet / WebSocket BBS • Custom host / port; save multiple servers and accounts [Full Chinese Support] • Dual BIG5 / UTF-8 encoding with built-in Big5-UAO character mapping (25,916 characters) • Built-in Bopomofo (Zhuyin) input method with familiar key layout • Clean rendering of PTT push messages, posts, and mail — no garbled text [Reading Experience] • 14 ambient sounds (rain, waves, thunderstorm, waterfall, campfire, and more) for immersive reading • Full 16-color ANSI palette customization • Adjustable font family and size • Portrait / landscape rotation [Productivity Tools] • Floating keyboard for one-tap BBS commands • Quick Keys with cross-page paging, sorting, and grouping — kaomoji, arrow keys, and edit commands all included • Auto-login scripts and keep-alive (no idle disconnects) • Automatic URL detection in articles; built-in pinch-zoom image viewer [BBStelnet Pro — One-time purchase, unlocks forever] • Permanently remove ads (banner + interstitial) • Unlock 10 additional ambient sounds • Data export / import — back up sites, quick keys, and floating keyboard layouts in one tap Also available as consumable add-ons: Quick Key +10 cells, Station +5 slots — purchase as needed. Actively maintained by the developer. Welcome to all BBS enthusiasts and longtime PTT users.

Screenshots

M4 screens
BBStelnet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against BBStelnet's 3. M also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). BBStelnet's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BBStelnet sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 4 months, BBStelnet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 3 level
M versus BBStelnet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBBStelnet
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWai Yin ChanHsu Chia-cheng

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BBStelnet

One-time3
  • Quick Key Cells +10$0.99
  • Station Slots +5$0.99
  • BBStelnet Pro$9.99

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBStelnet free?
BBStelnet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M or BBStelnet have ads?
BBStelnet shows ads; M does not.
Which is updated more often, M or BBStelnet?
M ships an update every 4 months, and BBStelnet every 9 days. Most recently, M was updated on November 2, 2026 and BBStelnet on October 31, 2026.

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