Comparison

Otentik Code Reader vs PIE Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Otentik Code Reader

This utility app reads and verifies digital seals on documents, ensuring their authenticity and detecting tampering. It supports various 2D barcode formats and complies with GDPR, keeping no user navigation data.

Highlights
  • Reads Visible Digital Seals (VDS)
  • Verifies 2D barcodes (Datamatrix, QR Code, PDF417)
  • Detects tampering and confirms authenticity
  • Displays encoded information in readable format
  • Complies with GDPR and is non-intrusive
Features
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The Otentik Code Reader is a free application for reading and verifying Visible Digital Seals (VDSs) that comply with the requirements of the Otentik trust network. The application verifies 2D barcodes (Datamatrix, QR Code and PDF417) compliant with the AFNOR Z42-105 standard and the Otentik Network extensions. This VDS encapsulates key data from a document in accordance with the associated use case. This data is electronically signed, enabling the Otentik Codes Reader to detect any tampering, to confirm the authenticity of the data and the legitimacy of the issuer. The reader displays the encoded information in a readable format, using one of the localized languages defined by the use case. The Otentik Codes Reader complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It is non-intrusive and keeps no trace of your navigation. To learn more about the Otentik Network and the Otentik VDS, please visit https://otentik.codes.

About

PIE Cloud

Manage your NUM'AXES trail camera, including setup and data plan purchases. View photos captured by your camera directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Camera setup
  • Data plan purchase
  • Photo viewing
  • Device management
Features
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This app manages NUM'AXES trail camera PIE1052 (camera setup, data plan purchase, photos viewing...).

Screenshots

Otentik Code Reader3 screens
PIE Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Otentik Code Reader at 100% against PIE Cloud's 0%. Otentik Code Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). PIE Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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. PIE Cloud sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Otentik Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Otentik Code Reader ships an update every 2 months, PIE Cloud every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Otentik Code Reader versus PIE Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtentik Code ReaderPIE Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIGCEV - RESEAU OTENTIKpet vision

Customer experience

Otentik Code Reader

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

PIE Cloud

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Otentik Code Reader

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

PIE Cloud

One-time8
  • 300 PHOTO/Monthly -E$3.99
  • HD Photo/50Pics$3.99
  • 300 PHOTOS/MONTH$3.99
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  • 800 PHOTOS/Monthly -E$6.99
  • HD Video/50Pics$8.99
  • LIVE STREAMING 60 MINUTES2 variants$8.99
  • ILLIMITE/Monthly -E$11.99
  • ILLIMITE/Yearly -E$99.99

Questions

Is Otentik Code Reader free?
Otentik Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIE Cloud free?
PIE Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Otentik Code Reader or PIE Cloud have ads?
Neither Otentik Code Reader nor PIE Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Otentik Code Reader or PIE Cloud?
Otentik Code Reader ships an update every 2 months, and PIE Cloud every 3 months. Most recently, Otentik Code Reader was updated on September 13, 2026 and PIE Cloud on September 22, 2026.

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