Comparison

Code Scan vs Barcodes Saver

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

Head to head
About

Code Scan

This app scans and generates a wide variety of 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR codes, DataMatrix, and specialized formats like VDS. It offers features like camera zoom, flash support, and a history of scanned codes. Users can also share scanned data and create new barcodes.

Highlights
  • Scans all 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Supports MicroQR, VDS, and ICAO Datastructures
  • Adjustable camera zoom and flash for low light
  • Scan history and sharing functionality
  • Generates QR, DataMatrix, and PDF417 barcodes
  • Dark mode and dark AppIcon support
Features
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Scan and create every common 1D and 2D barcode - one at a time or continuously in Batch Scan. Export your history as CSV or automatically send scans to your own server. Unlike an ordinary scanner, Code Scan also verifies the cryptographic seals on official documents. WHAT IT READS • QR, MicroQR and rMQR (rectangular MicroQR) • DataMatrix, including DMRE • Aztec, PDF417, MaxiCode • EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E • Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, ITF / ITF-14 • GS1 DataBar and DataBar Expanded • VDS, VDS-NC and IDB document seals Codes are decoded on your device: from the live camera, from a photo in your library, or from an image you share into the app from somewhere else. DIGITAL SEALS ON OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS This is what sets Code Scan apart: it does not just read the seal, it checks the cryptographic signature. • VDS (Visible Digital Seal, BSI TR-03137) in DataMatrix • VDS-NC (ICAO) and IDB (ICAO Datastructure for Barcode) in QR codes • Signatures verified against X.509 certificates, kept up to date automatically • Import your own X.509 certificates for closed ecosystems • MRZ data contained in a seal is parsed and shown in readable form This app supports reading and verification of (among others) VDS Profiles: - Social Insurance Card - Residence Permit Document - ICAO Visa Document - ICAO Emergency Travel Document - German Arrival Attestation Document - Address Sticker for German Identity Card - Place of Residence Sticker for German Passports VDS-NC Profiles: - ICAO PoT and PoV (ISO/IEC JTC1 SC17 WG3/TF5) CREATE YOUR OWN CODES • QR, DataMatrix, Aztec, PDF417 and Code 128 • Live preview while you type • Choose the QR error correction level (L / M / Q / H) or the PDF417 level (0-8) • Keep your codes in a library, mark favorites, share any of them as an image FASTER IN EVERYDAY USE • Camera light in four brightness steps and 1x / 2x / 4x zoom - for tiny print, dark rooms and laminated documents • Share a screenshot from any app to read the code inside it, or share a link to turn it into a code • Batch Scan: capture multiple codes without a result screen and save them straight to your history • Siri and Shortcuts: create a code or open the scanner by voice, or build both actions into your own shortcuts • Recreate a scanned code in a single tap, with the content already filled in A HISTORY THAT STAYS ORGANIZED • Grouped into Starred, Today, This Week and Before • Scanning a code again updates the existing entry instead of piling up duplicates • Export and share your scan history as a CSV file • Stored seals are re-verified in the background against the current certificates, so an expired signature stops showing as valid FOR PROFESSIONAL USE • GS1 application identifiers parsed and labelled • Open recognized links immediately, skipping the result screen • Copy and share the raw code data instead of the interpreted content • Optionally send scans automatically to your own HTTPS endpoint (off by default) • Play a confirmation sound after successful transfers • Native iPad layouts PRIVACY Decoding happens entirely on your device, and your history stays there. There is no account and no tracking. To verify seals, the app downloads the public signer certificates from our certificate service. The optional face comparison against a document portrait is the one feature that sends an image to a KURZ Digital service, and only when you start it yourself. For wishes and suggestions just contact us at info@kurzdigital.com

About

Barcodes Saver

Easily save and access your generated or scanned barcodes. Convert barcodes into QR codes for versatile use. Keep your important codes readily available for quick copying and retrieval.

Highlights
  • Save generated barcodes
  • Save scanned barcodes
  • Access saved barcodes anytime
  • Copy barcode content
  • Convert barcodes to QR codes
Features
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Using this app you can save Barcodes which generated by you or scanning. Once you saved, you can access Barcode anytime and copy the content. You can use this app for convert Barcodes into QR Codes

Screenshots

Code Scan4 screens
Barcodes Saver3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Scan at none against Barcodes Saver's 1. Code Scan also leads on ratings volume (730 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). Barcodes Saver's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). 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. Barcodes Saver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcodes Saver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scan has 730 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, Barcodes Saver every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Code Scan versus Barcodes Saver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ScanBarcodes Saver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (730 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings730 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKURZ Digital Solutions GmbH & Co. KGAshen Ishanka Costha

Customer experience

Code Scan

All ratings730 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative11.8%

Barcodes Saver

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Code Scan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Does not load websites
  • Copy or close options produce no result

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to view previously scanned QR codes (not just data)
  • Option to contribute via donation instead of ads

Barcodes Saver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Code Scan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcodes Saver

One-time1
  • Barcodes Saver Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Code Scan free?
Code Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcodes Saver free?
Barcodes Saver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Scan or Barcodes Saver?
Barcodes Saver is rated higher. Code Scan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 730 ratings, while Barcodes Saver averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Code Scan or Barcodes Saver have ads?
Neither Code Scan nor Barcodes Saver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Scan or Barcodes Saver?
Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, and Barcodes Saver every 5 months. Most recently, Code Scan was updated on September 28, 2026 and Barcodes Saver on September 5, 2026.

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