Comparison

Barcodes vs Needpam

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

Needpam

Discover and purchase unique items from local stores, all in one place. This app simplifies finding products, accessing exclusive deals, and selling your own items within your community.

Highlights
  • Discover local products
  • Explore exclusive deals
  • Sell items easily
  • Intuitive interface
  • Connect with local sellers
  • Promotional tools for sellers
Features
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Avez-vous déjà cherché un produit dans plusieurs magasins sans succès, alors qu'il était peut-être disponible à proximité? Needpam résout ce problème en regroupant les stores locaux sur une seule application, rendant votre expérience d'achat simple et efficace. Explorez une diversité exceptionnelle de produits locaux, découvrez les meilleures offres et vendez facilement vos articles. Grâce à une interface intuitive, Needpam simplifie chaque étape, de la recherche d'articles uniques à l'acquisition et à la vente sans tracas. Que vous soyez acheteur à la recherche de produits du quotidien ou vendeur cherchant à étendre votre présence locale, Needpam répond à tous vos besoins. Les acheteurs bénéficient d'une variété exceptionnelle de produits provenant de magasins locaux et de vendeurs de confiance, avec des promotions exclusives pour des économies remarquables. En tant que vendeur sur Needpam, profitez d'une plateforme conviviale pour présenter votre entreprise, ajouter facilement vos produits, gérer les commandes en un clin d'œil et booster vos ventes avec des outils de promotion. Needpam va au-delà d'être une simple application, c'est une communauté florissante où les acheteurs et les vendeurs se connectent de manière transparente.

Screenshots

Barcodes4 screens
Needpam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Needpam at none against Barcodes's 3. Needpam also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Barcodes's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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. Needpam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Barcodes against 4.8 for Needpam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcodes has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Barcodes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Needpam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, Needpam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcodes versus Needpam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodesNeedpam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmall Colossus PTY LTDNeedpam Group LLC

Customer experience

Barcodes

All ratings1,184 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews512 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.6%

Needpam

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Needpam

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

Needpam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcodes free?
Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Needpam free?
Needpam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcodes or Needpam?
Barcodes is rated higher. Barcodes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Needpam averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Barcodes or Needpam have ads?
Neither Barcodes nor Needpam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcodes or Needpam?
Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Needpam every 2 months. Most recently, Barcodes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Needpam on October 24, 2026.

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