Comparison

Multi CodeReader vs TimeLineReader

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

Head to head
About

Multi CodeReader

Instantly scan QR codes and various barcode types. Search scanned information directly on Google, Amazon, and other platforms. Supports a wide range of code formats for quick access to data.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • Supports multiple code types
  • Immediate URL search
  • Search on Google and Amazon
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Both QR code and barcode can be read. Supports almost all barcodes. Also, after loading, you can immediately search the URL and the loaded information not only on Google but also on Amazon.co.jp etc. Supported code types ・ QR ・ UPC-E ・ Code 39 ・ Code 39 mod 43 ・ Code 93 ・ Code 128 ・ EAN-8 ・ EAN-13 ・ Aztec ・ PDF417 ・ ITF14 ・ Interleaved 2 of 5 codes ・ Data Matrix ------------------------------------------------ privacy policy https://support.reoapp.com/code/en.html Support form https://support.reoapp.com/form.html Support email address support[at]reoapp.com (Please replace [at] with @ when sending.) ------------------------------------------------

About

TimeLineReader

Features
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タイムライン読み上げアプリです。 タイムラインを作成し、それに沿って読み上げを行うことができます。 プレゼンの練習やトレーニング、ゲームの攻略などのお供にオススメです。 表示名と読み上げ名は個別に設定可能です。 見やすさや聞き取りやすさに合わせてそれぞれ設定できます。 読み上げだけでなく、通知音や表示のみへの切り替えも個別に設定可能です。 CSV形式のテキストでimport/export可能なので、 作ったタイムラインを共有する事もできます。

Screenshots

Multi CodeReader2 screens
TimeLineReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeLineReader at none against Multi CodeReader's 4. Multi CodeReader's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Multi CodeReader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TimeLineReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi CodeReader ships an update every 8 days, TimeLineReader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Multi CodeReader versus TimeLineReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti CodeReaderTimeLineReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReo ShigenoTakashi Hidano

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Multi CodeReader

One-time4
  • Development support $0.99$0.99
  • Development support $ 1.99$1.99
  • Hide ads$2.99
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  • Development support $ 2,99$2.99
None

TimeLineReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multi CodeReader free?
Multi CodeReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeLineReader free?
TimeLineReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multi CodeReader or TimeLineReader have ads?
Both Multi CodeReader and TimeLineReader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi CodeReader or TimeLineReader?
Multi CodeReader ships an update every 8 days, and TimeLineReader every 5 months. Most recently, Multi CodeReader was updated on September 22, 2026 and TimeLineReader on September 19, 2026.

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