Second Harvest Foodbank vs Decode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Second Harvest Foodbank
This app connects individuals and families with food resources and assistance programs. It provides information on food distribution, mobile pantry schedules, and help with applying for food assistance programs.
- Food distribution information
- Mobile pantry schedules
- Food assistance program application help
- Resource navigation
- Partner pantry locations
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As the largest food bank in southwestern Wisconsin, Second Harvest provides food, resources, and assistance to our neighbors and partners in 16 counties. In addition to distributing food to over 300 pantries, school markets, and partners in our region, we operate dozens of mobile pantries that are 100% free and open to anyone. No form of identification or documentation is required, and mobile pantries operate on a scheduled, recurring basis. Additionally, Second Harvest’s FoodShare Outreach Specialists work to ensure that community members who are eligible are aware of the resource and have assistance completing the application if they desire.
Decode
Easily scan QR codes in any lighting condition with a built-in flashlight. Quickly access website links, product information, and activate devices. Browse your scan history for convenience.
- QR code scanning
- Flashlight mode
- URL drop down
- Scan history
- Easy to use interface
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Need to open a restaurant menu using your phone and a QR code? This simple QR code scanner app with a flashlight, will help you find the QR code in dimly lit restaurants and open their menu on your phone. Need to activate a device with a streaming service? This QR code scanner app will make it easy for you to activate your account without having to leave the couch. This app can be very helpful for: - Reading menus in restaurants - Finding more information about products displayed on TV ads - Playing games along side your favorite TV shows - Activating devices - Activating accounts on TV - etc Features: - Quick QR code URL drop down - Flashlight mode - Browse QR code history - Simple and easy to use Upgrade your in-app experience by purchasing the following features: - Remove ads How to use: - Open app - If dark, turn on flashlight with button - Point phone / camera at QR code - Click on the link when it drops down - Click on ellipsis to view history - Enjoy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Decode at 5.0 against Second Harvest Foodbank's 3.0. Decode also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Second Harvest Foodbank's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Decode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Second Harvest Foodbank asks for nothing beyond the download.
Decode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Second Harvest Foodbank ships an update every 4 weeks, Decode every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Second Harvest Foodbank | Decode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noble Applications | Cole Duclos |
Customer experience
Second Harvest Foodbank
Decode
In-app purchases
Second Harvest Foodbank
No in-app purchases
Decode
- Remove Ads$0.99
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