Comparison

Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner vs Ink Cartridge

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

Head to head
About

Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner

Digitally store and scan all your barcodes, from loyalty cards to boarding passes. This app organizes everything in one place, works offline, and allows you to create custom barcodes.

Highlights
  • Scan and store any barcode
  • Offline barcode scanning
  • Create custom barcodes
  • Supports various barcode formats
  • Set reminders for usage
  • Organize digital cards and tickets
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Your All-In-One Digital Wallet & Barcode Scanner Add any barcode to your wallet by simply scanning them. From store cards and membership cards to boarding passes to concert tickets, keep everything organized in one place. Easy to Use Our lightning-fast scanner reads any barcode instantly. Best of all, it works completely offline - no internet required! Display your barcodes when you need them or set helpful reminders so you never forget to use them. Works with Everything Anycode Wallet supports a wide range of formats for any situation: * Shopping: UPC, EAN for retail products and store cards * Travel: Aztec for tickets, PDF417 for boarding pass wallet * Events: QR codes for concerts, venues, and more * Coupons: Scan and store discount codes and offers * Business: Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix for inventory * Specialty: Codabar, ITF, Telepen for specialized uses With all these formats supported, you really can forget your physical wallet! Simple, reliable, and always ready when you need it. Create Your Own No barcode? No problem! Create any barcode with ease. Whether you need a custom code for your business or want to generate a QR code for sharing, we've got you covered. Subscription Terms Choose monthly or yearly subscription to unlock premium features. Payment charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before period ends. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to end of current period. Manage subscriptions in Apple Account Settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anycodewallet.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://anycodewallet.com/terms-conditions.html

About

Ink Cartridge

Features
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Give your e-ink Raspberry Pi a new life. Ink Cartridge turns a tiny e-ink device — powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W — into a pocket-sized console you actually want to pick up. Browse an open, community-built library of "cartridges," load them on in a single tap, and play or glance at them right from your phone over Bluetooth. No cables. No web UI. No account. PLUG IN A CARTRIDGE • Browse a curated, open-source catalog of cartridges — games, puzzles, and glanceable tools • Install, update, and switch them with one tap • Launch and play them straight from your phone over Bluetooth • Push live data — like local weather — to the e-ink screen automatically • Change what your device does in seconds KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR DEVICE • Live status at a glance: battery, uptime, mode, and what's on screen • Home-screen widget and local notifications for status changes • Quick controls for a device you own BUILT FOR THE OPEN-SOURCE COMMUNITY Ink Cartridge is made for makers and tinkerers. A cartridge is just a small Python file plus a manifest and a UI described in plain JSON — the app renders the controls for you, so there's no app to rebuild and nothing to compile. Write your own, share it through the open catalog, and anyone can install it from their phone. • Open, hackable cartridge format • A community catalog anyone can contribute to • Your API keys stay encrypted on your phone • Simple, transparent permissions ONE APP, A GROWING ECOSYSTEM We're starting with the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W e-ink build — with room to support many more small e-ink gadgets over time. One companion, an ever-growing shelf of cartridges. Ink Cartridge is a companion and launcher for a device you own, talking to it locally over Bluetooth. It does not capture or decrypt any network traffic. Grab your e-ink gadget, plug in a cartridge, and make it yours.

Screenshots

Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner4 screens
Ink Cartridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ink Cartridge at none against Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner's 3. Ink Cartridge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ink Cartridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Ink Cartridge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner versus Ink Cartridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnycode Wallet Barcode ScannerInk Cartridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamir ThapaCristian Milea

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Anycode Wallet Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Anycode Wallet Premium Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

Ink Cartridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner free?
Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ink Cartridge free?
Ink Cartridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner or Ink Cartridge have ads?
Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner shows ads; Ink Cartridge does not.
Which is updated more often, Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner or Ink Cartridge?
Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Ink Cartridge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Anycode Wallet Barcode Scanner was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ink Cartridge on October 31, 2026.

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