# Barcod vs Code Scan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Code Scan at 738 against Barcod's 13. Barcod's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Barcod holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scan has 738 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcod | Code Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcod-simple-code-scanner/id1449950326/reviews)** | [4.6 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scan-qr-barcode-scanner/id1554812545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **738** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Chrometz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004595008) | [KURZ Digital Solutions GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416497893) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcod-simple-code-scanner/id1449950326)

Easily scan various types of 2D codes with a fast and clean interface. Once scanned, you can copy the code's value for immediate use. Supports a wide range of barcode formats.

**Highlights:** Fast scanning, Clean interface, Copy scanned values, Supports multiple barcode formats, QR-Code scanning, Barcode scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scan-qr-barcode-scanner/id1554812545)

This app scans and generates a wide variety of 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR codes, DataMatrix, and specialized formats like VDS. It offers features like camera zoom, flash support, and a history of scanned codes. Users can also share scanned data and create new barcodes.

**Highlights:** Scans all 1D and 2D barcodes, Supports MicroQR, VDS, and ICAO Datastructures, Adjustable camera zoom and flash for low light, Scan history and sharing functionality, Generates QR, DataMatrix, and PDF417 barcodes, Dark mode and dark AppIcon support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 💡 Supports various barcode and QR code types
- 💡 Excellent for difficult-to-scan codes
- 💡 Flashlight feature is convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Nag pop-up for reviews
- 🐛 Does not load websites
- 🐛 Useless for specific registration tasks
- 🐛 Copy or close options produce no result

**Reported bugs**

- Does not load websites
- Copy or close options produce no result

**Requested features**

- Ability to view previously scanned QR codes (not just data)
- Option to contribute via donation instead of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcod free?

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

### Is Code Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barcod or Code Scan?

Barcod is rated higher. Barcod averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Code Scan averages 4.6 from 738 ratings.

### Do Barcod or Code Scan have ads?

Neither Barcod nor Code Scan shows ads.

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