# Barcodes vs Needpam

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcodes | Needpam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-loyalty-card-wallet/id1610894014/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needpam/id6744837971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Small Colossus PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784994145) | [Needpam Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809473569) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcodes

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

**Currently charting:** #181 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


### Needpam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needpam/id6744837971)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 November 3, 2026 and Needpam on October 30, 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.*