MyCodeScanner vs KARMA Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyCodeScanner
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Scan barcodes Scan QR codes Generate QR and bar codes Share your generated codes Open links embedded in QR codes* The app will automatically open a url within the app if a link is embedded in a QR code. With the anti-phishing feature, you will be notified if a suspicious URL is noticed.
KARMA Search
This search engine uses its revenue from sponsored links to fund environmental and animal welfare non-profits. It also provides access to news, petitions, and resources for taking action, all while protecting user privacy.
- Fund environmental non-profits with searches
- Support animal welfare organizations
- Sign petitions and join challenges
- Access news, podcasts, and videos
- Secure and private browsing
- Dozens of specialized search engines
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Everytime you use KARMA as your search engine, you help protect our planet. KARMA uses revenue from sponsored links to fund non-profit organizations working to restore our connection to nature and promote animal welfare. KARMA also gives you access to a selection of news, petitions and resources to take action. With KARMA, you can: - Search the web as usual for fast and reliable results - Support Re:wild and the Humane Society International, two leading organizations protecting nature and improving the lives of animals - Sign petitions, join challenges and get involved in the causes you care about - Discover podcasts, videos and reports to stay informed and get inspired - Protect your privacy and data with a secure and ethical search engine - Get access to dozens of specialized search engines just one click away The KARMA app is a mobile browser (based on Firefox) which is fast, secure and privacy friendly. Using the KARMA app is the best way to make KARMA your default search engine and to access our Learn & Act newsfeed. KARMA is more than a search engine. It's a way to make a positive impact on the world with every click. Download KARMA today and join the movement for a healthier planet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KARMA Search at 13.0 against MyCodeScanner's 15.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyCodeScanner | KARMA Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | INSPIRATIX HUB PTY LTD | Karma Search |
In-app purchases
MyCodeScanner
No in-app purchases
KARMA Search
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyCodeScanner free?
Is KARMA Search free?
Do MyCodeScanner or KARMA Search have ads?
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