Comparison

Code Scanner vs Tally Counter

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

Head to head
About

Code Scanner

This utility app uses your device's camera or photos to scan various types of barcodes and QR codes. It supports a wide range of formats and can be accessed directly from your photo gallery via the share sheet.

Highlights
  • Scan codes from camera
  • Scan codes from photos
  • Supports QR, UPC, EAN, and more
  • Integrates with Photos app share sheet
  • Uses Apple Vision framework
Features
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Code scanner scans for codes using your camera, or from an image in your photo gallery. You can now scan photos for codes without opening this app: - Simply open Photos - Select your image - Tap that share button - And tap "Scan for Codes" Supported Codes: - QR Code - Universal Product Code (UPC-E) - EAN-13 (including UPC-A) - EAN-8 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Code 93 - Code 128 - PDF417 - Aztec Code - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF14 - DataMatrix This app uses the Apple Vision and AVFoundation frameworks to detect codes.

About

Tally Counter

Easily track anything with unlimited custom counters, set habit goals with reminders, and update counts via widgets or Siri. Export data and sync across devices for comprehensive tracking and habit building.

Highlights
  • Unlimited custom counters
  • Habit tracking with goals and reminders
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Customizable increments and decimals
  • CSV data export
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Count anything, build habits and keep scores with Tally Counter – your all‑in‑one clicker and score counter. Whether you’re tracking workouts, water intake, knitting rows or game points, this app makes counting simple, motivating and fun. Highlights • Unlimited counters: Create custom clickers for workouts, laps, inventory, scorekeeping, push‑ups, sips of water and more. • Habits & goals: Set daily targets and reminders to build routines and achieve milestones. • Widgets & Live Activities: Update and view your counts right from the Home Screen or Lock Screen. • Hands‑free control: Use Siri and Shortcuts to increment, decrement or reset counters without touching your device. • Custom increments & decimals: Choose your step size, including decimal values, for precise tracking. • CSV export & history: Export your data for analysis and keep a detailed log of every count. • Organize & sync: Archive or restore counters, quickly search with Spotlight and sync across iPhone and iPad. • Secure & private: Protect your data with Face ID/Touch ID and enjoy a privacy‑first design. Get started now! Download Tally Counter today to track everything that matters—goals, habits, scores, inventory and more—right from your fingertips. Encountered a glitch or want to share feedback? Reach out at support@reku.dev. Your insights fuel our evolution. Navigate Our Policies: Privacy Policy: https://reku-indie.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-0bf54d43853d4591ad59dc68f5fd64e4?pvs=4 Terms & Conditions: https://reku-indie.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-bc3279561f254c45925fa33081d9484d?pvs=4

Screenshots

Code Scanner4 screens
Tally Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Scanner at none against Tally Counter's 4. Code Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Tally Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Tally Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Code Scanner against 4.9 for Tally Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally Counter has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 81% of Tally Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scanner ships an update every 4 months, Tally Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Code Scanner versus Tally Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ScannerTally Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.5% of reviews
Number of ratings150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAn TrinhRamkumar Vellaisamy

Customer experience

Code Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tally Counter

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tally Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Tally Counter Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Tally Counter Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Count Plus LifeTime$49.99
  • Tally Counter LifeTime$49.99

Questions

Is Code Scanner free?
Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tally Counter free?
Tally Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Scanner or Tally Counter?
Code Scanner is rated higher. Code Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tally Counter averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.
Do Code Scanner or Tally Counter have ads?
Neither Code Scanner nor Tally Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Scanner or Tally Counter?
Code Scanner ships an update every 4 months, and Tally Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Code Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tally Counter on October 15, 2026.

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