Comparison

Barcodes vs Shoopo

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

Shoopo

Features
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تنظيم المتاجر والمجموعات إنشاء وتنظيم المتاجر في مجموعات عرض شبكي أو قائمة للمتاجر تصنيف المتاجر حسب المجموعات مع أيقونات مميزة 2. إدارة قوائم التسوق إضافة وتحرير قوائم المشتريات تصنيف العناصر حسب الفئات خاصية التحقق من العناصر المشتراة إضافة صور للعناصر المفضلة والتنظيم إضافة العناصر المفضلة البحث السريع في المتاجر والعناصر تنظيم العناصر حسب الفئات نقل العناصر بين المتاجر المشاركة والتصدير مشاركة قوائم التسوق مع الآخرين تصدير القوائم بتنسيق نصي مشاركة المتاجر المفضلة تخصيص التطبيق دعم الوضع الداكن تغيير حجم الخط دعم كامل للغة العربية والإنجليزية تخصيص واجهة المستخدم 6. الموقع والخرائط تحديد مواقع المتاجر على الخريطة حفظ إحداثيات المتاجر عرض المتاجر القريبة التذكيرات والتنبيهات إضافة تذكيرات للتسوق تنبيهات للقوائم المهمة جدولة مواعيد التسوق ميزات إضافية واجهة مستخدم بسيطة وسهلة الاستخدام أداء سريع وسلس حفظ تلقائي للبيانات تحديثات منتظمة

Screenshots

Barcodes4 screens
Shoopo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shoopo at none against Barcodes's 3. Barcodes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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. Shoopo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, Shoopo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Barcodes versus Shoopo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodesShoopo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmall Colossus PTY LTDMukhtar Hamwi

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

Shoopo

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

Shoopo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcodes free?
Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shoopo free?
Shoopo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcodes or Shoopo have ads?
Neither Barcodes nor Shoopo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcodes or Shoopo?
Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shoopo every 2 months. Most recently, Barcodes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shoopo on October 25, 2026.

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