Comparison

Code Scan vs Super CodeReader

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

Super CodeReader

This utility app allows you to scan a wide variety of common barcode and QR code formats. It offers features like flashlight and zoom for better scanning, and can perform relevant actions based on scanned data. You can also create your own codes and export scan history.

Highlights
  • Scan all common barcode and QR code formats
  • Flashlight and zoom for enhanced scanning
  • Perform relevant actions from scanned data
  • Scan codes from images
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Scan history and export options
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100% FREE! ALL COMMON FORMATS Scan all common barcode formats: QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN and more. FLASHLIGHT AND ZOOM Enable the flashlight to scan in the dark. Use zoom to read barcodes from far distances. RELEVANT ACTIONS Open links, connect to WiFi, view geolocations, add calendar events, find product information, etc. SCAN FROM IMAGES Scan codes from image files or directly using the camera. CREATE QR CODES AND BARCODES Create your own QR codes or barcodes with the built-in generator. HISTORY View scanned and created codes in history. CSV AND JSON EXPORT Export codes as CSV or JSON files. SETTINGS Customize your app with flexible settings. Supported QR codes: • website links (URL) • WiFi hotspot access information • geo locations • contact data (MeCard, vCard) • calendar events • phones • email • SMS Barcodes and 2D codes: • Data Matrix • Aztec • PDF417 • EAN-13, EAN-8 • UPC-E, UPC-A • Code 39, Code 93 and Code 128 • Codabar • Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF • CODE11, CODE39 and CODE93 • GS1-128, C128-ISBT • MAXICODE, MICROPDF • MSI, HK25, S25, HANXIN, RSS-14 and IATA25

Screenshots

Code Scan4 screens
Super CodeReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Super CodeReader at 5.0 against Code Scan's 4.6. Super CodeReader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Code Scan's advantage is ratings volume (730 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Super CodeReader 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. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Code Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Super CodeReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, Super CodeReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Code Scan versus Super CodeReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ScanSuper CodeReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (730 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings730 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKURZ Digital Solutions GmbH & Co. KGShenzhen Gaocang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Code Scan

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

Super CodeReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Super CodeReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Code Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Super CodeReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Scan free?
Code Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super CodeReader free?
Super CodeReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Scan or Super CodeReader?
Super CodeReader is rated higher. Code Scan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 730 ratings, while Super CodeReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Code Scan or Super CodeReader have ads?
Neither Code Scan nor Super CodeReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Scan or Super CodeReader?
Code Scan ships an update every 4 weeks, and Super CodeReader fortnightly. Most recently, Code Scan was updated on September 23, 2026 and Super CodeReader on September 13, 2026.

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