Comparison

Keyng vs HCC2D Decoder

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

Head to head
About

Keyng

Manage electronic locking systems from your smartphone. Authorize transponder keys, invite users, and update firmware for Clex private systems. Ideal for small to medium-sized buildings.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy communication
  • Manage electronic locking cylinders and handles
  • Authorize and manage transponder keys
  • Invite users to open locks via smartphone
  • Update firmware and read event logs
  • NFC identification for keys
Features
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With the Keyng app, users of the Clex private system from Uhlmann & Zacher can manage their electronic locking system in a mobile and uncomplicated manner. Smartphones and locks communicate via Bluetooth®Low Energy. Smart access control for small and medium-sized buildings The solution is especially well suited for locking system management of small to medium-sized buildings such as doctors' clinics, law firms, small offices or private homes. Flexible management of the locking units When setting up for the first time, the locking units, e.g. electronic locking cylinders or electronic door handles, are first read and named via Bluetooth® Low Energy connection. Then the transponder key can be authorised by holding it up at the door and registered in the app by specifying the name and description. The transponder keys can also be identified and managed via Near Field Communication (NFC) directly on the smartphone. Thus, keys can be easily added for the locking unit or removed individually without the key holder being within range. Secure opening using smartphone Invite employees or guests electronically to open a lock using their smartphone. For safety purpose, invitations and authorisations are sent separately by email and text message - the door is opened using the free Clex Key app. Apart from the costs for SMS / MMS, there are no additional costs for mobile keys. Service functions Update the firmware or start dismantling and replacing the battery of electronic cylinders directly from Keyng. Get an overview by reading the event logs from the locks. System requirements - Bluetooth ®- enabled Clex private locking units from Uhlmann & Zacher - MIFARE® Desfire transponder key - Clex private mobile enabled service key

About

HCC2D Decoder

Features
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This app allows you to scan and decode HCC2D and QR code symbols using your mobile camera. It is based on advanced research in high-capacity barcode technologies and provides reliable decoding. Key features: * Decode HCC2D color codes. * Full support for standard QR codes. * Real-time scanning using the camera. * Robust detection and error correction. * No ads and no registration required. HCC2D is a color two-dimensional code format that increases data capacity compared to traditional QR codes while preserving their structure. By using multiple colors, each module can encode more information, enabling higher data density in a compact symbol. The app captures images, detects barcode regions, corrects perspective distortions, and analyzes color or intensity patterns to reconstruct the encoded data. To transfer files from a desktop computer to your smartphone via a stream of HCC2D codes, use HCC2D Decoder together with the HCC2D Streamer desktop companion app. Notes: HCC2D codes can be created using the official online generator at hcc2d.com, the HCC2D Encoder application, the open-source CLI encoder, or the Debian/Ubuntu packages provided through the official HCC2D APT repository. * Low-quality color printing may reduce decoding performance * Best results are achieved with screen-displayed or high-quality printed codes and a high-resolution autofocus camera. * One-dimensional barcodes are intentionally not supported. References: * Querini, M. (2010). Analisi e progettazione di codici bidimensionali ad alta capacità. Sviluppo del lettore per gli ambienti desktop e mobile. Master's Thesis. https://librarysearch.uniroma2.it/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=39RM_2DUE:39RM2_VIEW&docid=alma990002339160402652&lang=en * Querini, M. (2010-2026). HCC2D Code Specification — Version 0.9.0. The specification is available on the official HCC2D website. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-ND 4.0). * Querini, M. and Italiano, G. F. (2014). Reliability and Data Density in High Capacity Color Barcodes. Computer Science and Information Systems, 11(4), 1595-1615. * Querini, M., Grillo, A., Lentini, A., and Italiano, G. F. (2011). 2D Color Barcodes for Mobile Phones. IJCSA, 8(1), 136-155. Notice: This application is an independent personal project and is not affiliated with any organization or institution.

Screenshots

Keyng4 screens
HCC2D Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HCC2D Decoder at fortnightly against Keyng's every 2 months. Keyng's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keyng ships an update every 2 months, HCC2D Decoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Keyng versus HCC2D Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyngHCC2D Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUhlmann & Zacher GmbHMarco Querini

In-app purchases

None

Keyng

No in-app purchases

None

HCC2D Decoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keyng free?
Keyng is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HCC2D Decoder free?
HCC2D Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Keyng or HCC2D Decoder have ads?
Neither Keyng nor HCC2D Decoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keyng or HCC2D Decoder?
Keyng ships an update every 2 months, and HCC2D Decoder fortnightly. Most recently, Keyng was updated on September 16, 2026 and HCC2D Decoder on September 3, 2026.

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