Universal Code Scanner vs Behördenhelfer Checklisten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Code Scanner
This app quickly scans and decodes various 2D barcodes and QR codes. It offers enhanced security by checking URLs for phishing and can convert specific payment codes into usable links. The application prioritizes user privacy with no tracking or ads.
- Scans QR, EAN, Aztec, DataMatrix, and more
- Checks URLs against phishing (Quishing)
- Converts EPC QR codes to bank/payto URLs
- Shares decoded data via Airdrop
- No user tracking or analytics
- Ad-free and no in-app purchases
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Universal Scanner is a privacy focused, simple and lightweight application for verifying the content of a wide range of 2d codes. The main features are: - Displays code type and raw content (as text or hex) - Option to check scanned URLs against phishing (Quishing) - Converts EPC QR codes (SEPA transfers) to 'bank://' or 'payto://' URL (useful if your banking app does not support EPC codes) - Converts Swiss QR codes (QR-bill) to 'payto://' or 'bank://' URL - Import of calendar entries (vCalendar) and contacts (vCard) - Optional: send scans to a browser in the local network - Share raw data or converted data with Airdrop - No user tracking - No analytics - No ads - No in-app purchases (voluntary donations only) - No automatic opening of links (could be enabled in settings) - Scan history optional and disabled by default - Small download size Supported code types: QR, EAN8, UPCE, Aztec, EAN13, ITF14, Code39, Code93, PDF417, Code128, DataMatrix, Code39Mod43, Interleaved2of5, Codabar, MicroQR, MicroPDF417, GS1DataBar, GS1DataBarLimited, GS1DataBarExtended
Behördenhelfer Checklisten
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Der Behördenhelfer begleitet dich strukturiert durch alle wichtigen Behördengänge in Deutschland – mit 22 Themen von Umzug über Rente bis Erbschaft. THEMEN: • Umzug & Ummelden • Heirat & Hochzeit • Scheidung & Trennung • Geburt & Elterngeld • Rente beantragen • Pflegegrad beantragen • Reha beantragen • Schwerbehinderung • Studium & BAföG • Führerschein • Ausweis & Reisepass • Einbürgerung • Gewerbe anmelden • Steuererklärung • Bürgergeld & Wohngeld • Haus kaufen & Bauen • Wohnung mieten • Insolvenz & Schulden • Kündigung & Jobwechsel • Todesfall & Erbschaft • Vorsorge & Testament • Sozialleistungen FUNKTIONEN: - Vorgänge anlegen und benennen - Checklisten Schritt für Schritt abhaken - Notizen pro Schritt - Fotos und Dokumente anhängen - PDF-Export - Datensicherung & Wiederherstellung - Papierkorb (30 Tage) - Offline – keine Anmeldung nötig Hinweis: Die Inhalte dienen der allgemeinen Orientierung und ersetzen keine individuelle Beratung.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Behördenhelfer Checklisten at weekly against Universal Code Scanner's monthly. Universal Code Scanner's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Universal Code Scanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Behördenhelfer Checklisten sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal Code Scanner ships an update monthly, Behördenhelfer Checklisten weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Code Scanner | Behördenhelfer Checklisten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcus Pleintinger | Marius Erdmann |
In-app purchases
Universal Code Scanner
- Small Donation$0.99
- Mid Donation$2.99
- Big Donation$5.99
Behördenhelfer Checklisten
- Premium freischalten$3.99
Questions
Is Universal Code Scanner free?
Is Behördenhelfer Checklisten free?
Do Universal Code Scanner or Behördenhelfer Checklisten have ads?
Which is updated more often, Universal Code Scanner or Behördenhelfer Checklisten?
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