Comparison

Barcodes vs Screen Cards

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

Screen Cards

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Tired of having multiple applications for several shops just to view your shop card? With Screen Cards, managing your digital shop cards has never been easier. Scan your cards or use a screenshot of your cards and let our app securely store and organise them for you. Quickly access your cards without any registration and account! All your data is stored only locally on your device.

Screenshots

Barcodes4 screens
Screen Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Cards at none against Barcodes's 3. Screen Cards also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Barcodes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcodes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Screen Cards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Cards daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcodes versus Screen Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodesScreen Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmall Colossus PTY LTDS PAVEL SVEJDA

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

Screen Cards

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

Screen Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcodes free?
Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Cards free?
Screen Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcodes or Screen Cards have ads?
Neither Barcodes nor Screen Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcodes or Screen Cards?
Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Cards daily. Most recently, Barcodes was updated on November 12, 2026 and Screen Cards on November 8, 2026.

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