Comparison

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader vs Inigma

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

Head to head
About

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Easily scan, read, and decode over 20 types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, generate custom codes, and view product details. Supports various scanning methods and export options.

Highlights
  • Scan 20+ QR code and barcode types
  • Scan from photos
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Save, search, and filter scan history
  • View product details via Google/Amazon
  • Export history as text or CSV
Features
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Scan QR codes and more than 20 barcode formats from your camera or photo library. Code Scanner reads Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, UPC, EAN, Aztec, PDF417 and more, then makes every result easy to save, find and share. SCAN ANYWHERE - Use the front or rear camera and torch - Import photos and detect multiple codes in one image - Automatically copy results or open scanned links KEEP CODES ORGANIZED - Save, search and filter your scan history - View values, code type, scan date and data size - Export history as CSV, plain text or a text file CREATE AND LOOK UP - Create and share QR codes and barcodes - Find product details with Google and Amazon - Reopen and share previous scans MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Reduced Motion and haptic feedback - A focused native experience without annoying ads SUPPORTED FORMATS QR, Micro QR, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14, PDF417, Micro PDF417, UPC, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more. Questions or feedback? Email hello@craftapp.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Inigma

Manage and control your digital security locks from a single app. Monitor lock activity, share access with others, and use your smartphone as your key. Offers scalable solutions for home or enterprise.

Highlights
  • Register and manage Inigma locks
  • Monitor lock activity and status
  • Share lock access with others
  • Control access with scheduling
  • Smartphone as digital key
  • Receive lock notifications
  • Apply firmware updates
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Inigma is the new digital security division of security specialist Squire, dedicated to creating electronic locking solutions with the highest integrity, security and toughness. Inigma allows you to create a personal or corporate network of locking and other security products, secured and managed through a single system. Inigma is scalable from the smallest home installation to the largest enterprise deployments. Download the mobile app, register for your free Inigma account and then add each of your new Inigma capable devices, such as the Squire's range of bike locks, cylinder locks, padlocks and other specialist locking devices. Use the app to monitor and manage your locking devices. You can review all lock activity, share and un-share locks with friends or colleagues and configure the settings for your devices, all through the same app. The app also acts as your key, allowing you to unlock your devices. No more forgotten combinations, lost keys, defaced or damaged keyways. Larger organisations and corporate customers might prefer to use the Inigma web application which is fully compatible with this mobile app and which provides additional configuration features. All of this is achieved using the highest levels of encryption, ensuring that only you and those with whom you've shared your devices, have access. Features: - Register and sign into your free Inigma account - Activate new locks to add them to your account - Manage your locks - Check locking activity - see successful and unsuccessful unlocking attempts - Receive lock status and notifications - including battery low warnings - Share your locks with friends, family or colleagues - Control access with a flexible scheduling system - Remove access to locks whenever you want - you’re always in control - Maintain your locks - apply firmware updates and change settings - Your smartphone is your key - no more physical keys to lose or combinations to forget

Screenshots

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader4 screens
Inigma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader at 72% against Inigma's 0%. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Inigma's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Inigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Inigma every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader versus Inigma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Scanner QR Barcode ReaderInigma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (650 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings650 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB77 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBen GilroyHenry Squire & Sons

Customer experience

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

All ratings650 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Inigma

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
  • Cannot scan from photos
  • Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
  • Data matrix format not supported
  • Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Zoom functionality for better scanning
  • Integrated search option within app
  • Data matrix code support
  • Scan history/log feature
  • Ability to delay browser opening after scan

Inigma

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Code Scanner Pro$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Code Scanner Pro$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

Inigma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader free?
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inigma free?
Inigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader or Inigma have ads?
Neither Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader nor Inigma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader or Inigma?
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Inigma every 3 months. Most recently, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Inigma on August 25, 2026.

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