Comparison

Barcode vs Coding&Decoding

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

Head to head
About

Barcode

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. This app decodes various types of information, including text, URLs, contacts, and Wi-Fi credentials. It also allows you to create custom QR codes for sharing and saving.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Decode text, URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi
  • Save and share generated codes
  • View product information
  • Offline scanning support
  • Scan history management
Features
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The best QR code reader & barcode scanner QR code reader & barcode scanner: Read qr code, scan barcode, QR code generator including text, URL, ISBN, contact, calendar, email, location QR code reader is the best scan QR code application, the fastest. It is both QR code scanner, QR code generator and barcode scanner. QRcode reader is designed to decode (scan code) and encode (create QR) information, The barcode scanner app can scan and read all QR code types including text, URL, ISBN, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi and many other formats. Never been deciphered so easily. Just with your cell phone, you can read the information behind the square barcode / QRcode quickly in just seconds. QRcode reader application is really easy to use it. Open the application -> Scan -> point the camera to QR code or bar code that you want to scan, QRcode Reader will automatically recognize any QRcode. When scanning the QR, if the code contains a URL, you can open browser to the site by press browser button. If the code contains only text, you can instantly see. QR code generator application can generate QR code types and allows you to save, share code you just created. The barcode scanner is best supported for your devices. Enjoy all the benefits of scanning QR codes /barcode everytime, everywhere. Features of QR code reader - Easily scan QR code and generate code - Powerful QR decode speed - QRcode generator allow you to encrypt personal information, create codes for messages, wifi, phone numbers, location and share with friends. - Generate QR code for a piece of text, a web link - Create QR code for the message you want to send to your friends or relatives - Generate code for the directions map where you will go and share it with everyone. - Create QR from contacts or bookmarks for your friend to scan it on their device - Barcode Scanner allows you to view detailed product information by QRcode at stores, supermarkets, ... - QRcode scanner does not need Internet connection to scan QR code/ barcode - The QR code generator can saves and shares code you just encrypted - Save QR history, filter support and search your QR scan history QR code scanner is widely used to decode QR/barcode such as ISBN, EAN, UPC, matrix data and other codes. QR code reader is designed with the permission of the camera. If you are interested in security, this is the application that scans the code you need. It is safe and fully compatible with your devices The barcode scanner is comparable to a professional QRcode reader, QR code reader. QR code scanner is very fast and useful Please give me your feedback to improve the app in next vertion!

About

Coding&Decoding

Easily create and scan QR codes and various barcode types. Save, share, and view your scan history directly on your device. This app offers a fast and lightweight solution for all your code generation and reading needs.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Save and share codes
  • Scan history
  • Creation history
Features
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Barcode Scanner is a tool for creating and scanning QR codes or barcodes! -Support multiple types such as UPC-A and UPC-E EAN-8 and EAN-13 Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 ITF Codabar QR Code Data Matrix Aztec ('beta' quality) PDF 417 ('beta' quality) - You can create various QR codes and barcodes, such as contact, product, URL, Wi-Fi, text, email, etc. - You can view the history of your scans and the history you created, these records only exist in your mobile phone - Enjoy saving and sharing QR codes and barcodes - If you are looking for a super light and super fast QR code scanner and barcode scanner app, this is the best choice!

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
Coding&Decoding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Coding&Decoding at none against Barcode's shown. Coding&Decoding also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Barcode's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (65% vs 43%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode has 535 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Barcode's written reviews are positive against 43% of Coding&Decoding's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, Coding&Decoding every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcode versus Coding&Decoding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeCoding&Decoding
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (535 ratings) — better3.7 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings535 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuy Nguyen DangFar Vision Ltd.

Customer experience

Barcode

All ratings535 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative28.4%

Coding&Decoding

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Barcode

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Coding&Decoding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

Coding&Decoding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coding&Decoding free?
Coding&Decoding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode or Coding&Decoding?
Barcode is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Coding&Decoding averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Barcode or Coding&Decoding have ads?
Barcode shows ads; Coding&Decoding does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or Coding&Decoding?
Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coding&Decoding every 5 days. Most recently, Barcode was updated on September 21, 2026 and Coding&Decoding on August 17, 2026.

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