Comparison

Barcodes vs Artvisor

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

Head to head
About

Barcodes

Digitally store and manage all your loyalty cards, membership tags, and reward cards in one secure place. Easily scan or import cards, with options for customization and quick access via widgets and Apple Watch. Syncs across devices for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Digital card storage
  • Automatic card scanning
  • Import from photos/screenshots
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable card appearance
  • Home/lock screen widgets
  • Apple Wallet integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Say goodbye to bulky wallets and hello to convenience with Barcodes - the ultimate digital wallet! Barcodes is the privacy-friendly solution to store and manage all your QR codes, barcodes, loyalty cards, reward cards, and gym membership tags in one place. With Barcodes, you can easily scan and store your cards using your device's camera or import them directly from your photo library - even screenshots will work seamlessly! Plus, with iCloud storage and sync, you can access your cards across all your devices without needing a separate account. Key Features: - Digital wallet to safely store your cards - Automatic card scanning using your device's camera - Effortless import from your photo library and screenshots - iCloud storage and sync for easy access across devices - Customizable card colors and symbols, with supported store logos - Home screen and lock screen widgets for quick card access - Add cards to Apple Wallet with optional location support - Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go convenience - Store 3 cards forever for free (including Apple Wallet and Apple Watch integration) - Dark mode support for a sleek look Barcodes Unlimited Features: - Store an unlimited number of cards in your wallet - Organize cards into folders and share with family or friends via iCloud - Choose once-off lifetime purchase or subscription to suit you - Choose from a variety of app icons to suit your style Terms of Use can be found at https://smallcolossus.com/terms and Privacy Policy can be found at https://smallcolossus.com/privacy. Happy scanning!

About

Artvisor

Features
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Artvisor brings you closer to contemporary art that matters. We help you discover, learn about, and collect art. Build and maintain a collection, access expert insight, attend the best art events, share artworks with your friends. FIND YOUR MATCH Choose your preferences, add artworks you love to your favourites and browse our selection of artists. Artvisor will take care of the rest, showing you artworks that match your interests. DISCOVER NEW ARTISTS New artists and artworks every week, we will share our newest discoveries from all over the world directly to your feed. Find out about new artists based on your interests and receive their artworks as soon as they become available. KEEP UP TO DATE Read articles about your favourite artists and the most important art world events. Connect with our team to attend exhibitions, art fairs, talks, and more! KEEP YOUR COLLECTION ORGANISED Ever struggle to find photos of artworks in your camera roll? Use our collections management feature to save and keep track of your art. Upload artworks that caught your eye or that you already own. Keep your collection, wishlist, and acquisitions all in one place.

Screenshots

Barcodes4 screens
Artvisor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artvisor at none against Barcodes's 3. Artvisor also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Barcodes's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked). 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. Barcodes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Artvisor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Barcodes versus Artvisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodesArtvisor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmall Colossus PTY LTDArtvisor Ltd

Bugs and requests

Barcodes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some cards not appearing in Apple Wallet
  • Occasional app crashes after updates

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to add custom card images
  • More location-based features

Artvisor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Barcodes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

Artvisor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcodes free?
Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Artvisor free?
Artvisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcodes or Artvisor have ads?
Neither Barcodes nor Artvisor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcodes or Artvisor?
Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Artvisor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcodes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Artvisor on October 25, 2026.

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