# Barcodes vs Barcodes Wallet

The clearest difference is rating: Barcodes at 4.8 against Barcodes Wallet's 4.5. Barcodes also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 28) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barcodes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Barcodes Wallet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Barcodes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcodes has 1.2K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Barcodes's written reviews are positive against 69% of Barcodes Wallet's.

Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcodes Wallet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcodes | Barcodes Wallet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-loyalty-card-wallet/id1610894014/reviews)** | [4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-wallet-barc/id6642707689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Small Colossus PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784994145) | [Cocoatype, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284919238) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-loyalty-card-wallet/id1610894014)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best loyalty card/membership pass app
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Seamless Apple Wallet integration
- 👍 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Cards sometimes not recognized

**Reported bugs**

- Some cards not appearing in Apple Wallet
- Occasional app crashes after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom card images
- More location-based features


### Barcodes Wallet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-wallet-barc/id6642707689)

This app helps you organize and quickly access all your important barcodes, from loyalty cards and tickets to payment systems. It allows you to save barcodes from various sources, tag them for easy retrieval, and integrate them with your iPhone ecosystem for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Save barcodes from apps, websites, emails, or physical cards, Scan physical barcodes with your camera, Tag barcodes with locations and dates for smart retrieval, Integrates with iPhone Home Screen and Shortcuts, Syncs across devices with iCloud, Supports QR codes, UPC, and EAN-13 formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcodes free?

Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barcodes Wallet free?

Barcodes Wallet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barcodes or Barcodes Wallet?

Barcodes is rated higher. Barcodes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Barcodes Wallet averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do Barcodes or Barcodes Wallet have ads?

Neither Barcodes nor Barcodes Wallet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barcodes or Barcodes Wallet?

Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcodes Wallet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Barcodes was updated on November 7, 2026 and Barcodes Wallet on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*