Comparison

GatherQR vs CodeManager

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

Head to head
About

GatherQR

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QR codes can be read by the application and displayed later. This can be used in situations where QR codes are used, such as daycare attendance records and room entry/exit records. QR codes registered on your iPhone can also be displayed on your Apple Watch. On the Apple Watch, you can display QR codes even if your iPhone is not nearby, but you need to launch it near your iPhone to sync the data.

About

CodeManager

Features
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バーコードやQRコードを管理するツールです。Apple Watchにも簡単に転送できます。

Screenshots

GatherQR4 screens
CodeManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CodeManager at every 2 days against GatherQR's every 2 months. GatherQR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GatherQR ships an update every 2 months, CodeManager every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GatherQR versus CodeManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGatherQRCodeManager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuya Hatanoshinriyo

In-app purchases

None

GatherQR

No in-app purchases

None

CodeManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GatherQR free?
GatherQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeManager free?
CodeManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GatherQR or CodeManager have ads?
Neither GatherQR nor CodeManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GatherQR or CodeManager?
GatherQR ships an update every 2 months, and CodeManager every 2 days. Most recently, GatherQR was updated on September 4, 2026 and CodeManager on August 28, 2026.

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