Comparison

MyCodeScanner vs TimeGrow

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

Head to head
About

MyCodeScanner

Features
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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.

About

TimeGrow

This app helps you build focus and habits by tracking your time in a calming, garden-themed interface. Log study sessions, work blocks, and daily tasks without pressure, and unlock new plants as your recorded time grows.

Highlights
  • One-tap timer for tasks
  • Log activities by category
  • Time statistics (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Goal setting and milestones
  • Unlock plants as time grows
  • Gentle habit building tool
Features
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A simple time tracker that grows into a calm garden. Log focus sessions, time blocks, and habits—without pressure. Made for students, makers, and anyone building consistency. [What you can do] • Start a timer in one tap for study, work, or daily tasks • Log activities by category and review your time blocks • Check daily, weekly, and monthly time statistics • Set goals and milestones to keep momentum • Unlock plants as your recorded time grows [What TimeGrow is not] • Not a heavy project-management suite • Not a pressure app with constant forced reminders [Who it is for] • People who want a simple time tracker • People who need focus time without noise • People who want to see where their hours go • People who like gentle, long-term habit tools If you are looking for a simple time logging and time management app you can keep using, try TimeGrow. ## About TimeGrow Pro TimeGrow offers monthly, yearly subscription plans and a one-time purchase option. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings at any time. ## Feedback timegrow@canapps.space ## Privacy & Terms Privacy: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/privacy Terms: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/terms

Screenshots

MyCodeScanner4 screens
TimeGrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyCodeScanner at none against TimeGrow's 5. TimeGrow's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TimeGrow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MyCodeScanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyCodeScanner ships an update every 2 months, TimeGrow every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyCodeScanner versus TimeGrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCodeScannerTimeGrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINSPIRATIX HUB PTY LTD灿豪 陈

In-app purchases

None

MyCodeScanner

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TimeGrow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$4.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime (Family Sharing)$12.99

Questions

Is MyCodeScanner free?
MyCodeScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeGrow free?
TimeGrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyCodeScanner or TimeGrow have ads?
Neither MyCodeScanner nor TimeGrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyCodeScanner or TimeGrow?
MyCodeScanner ships an update every 2 months, and TimeGrow every 8 days. Most recently, MyCodeScanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and TimeGrow on November 5, 2026.

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