Comparison

Barcodes vs ECONO

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

ECONO

This loyalty rewards program allows shoppers to earn points on purchases at participating outlets. Points can be redeemed for cash rebates, vouchers, and exclusive member promotions. Registration is simple via the app, granting immediate access to benefits.

Highlights
  • Earn reward points on purchases
  • Redeem points for cash rebates
  • Exclusive member-only promotions
  • Early access to campaigns
  • Birthday rewards and vouchers
  • Check reward points balance
  • Instant promotion updates
Features
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Welcome to ECONO! The loyalty rewards programme designed especially for our valued customers. Every time you shop at any ECONO outlet, simply scan your membership barcode or the ECONO App at the checkout to earn Reward Points. The more you shop, the more points you earn. Redeem your Reward Points for cash rebates, exclusive vouchers, member-only promotions, and exciting rewards available exclusively to ECONO members. Joining is easy! Simply download the ECONO App, register your account, and start enjoying your membership benefits immediately. As an ECONO member, you’ll enjoy: * Reward Points on eligible purchases * Exclusive member-only promotions * Early access to selected campaigns and special offers * Birthday rewards and exclusive birthday vouchers* * Easy access to your Reward Points balance * Convenient reward redemption through the ECONO App * Instant updates on the latest promotions and offers Never miss out on your rewards! With the ECONO App, you can easily check your Reward Points balance, redeem rewards, and stay up to date with the latest promotions—anytime, anywhere. Join ECONO today and make every shopping trip more rewarding. Shop More. Earn More. Save More. Only with ECONO. *Subject to the terms and conditions of the ECONO Membership Programme.

Screenshots

Barcodes4 screens
ECONO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECONO at none against Barcodes's 3. ECONO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Barcodes's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. ECONO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECONO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcodes has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Barcodes versus ECONO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodesECONO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmall Colossus PTY LTD020 DIGITAL SDN. BHD.

Customer experience

Barcodes

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

ECONO

All ratings1 ratings
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

ECONO

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

ECONO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcodes free?
Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ECONO free?
ECONO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcodes or ECONO?
ECONO is rated higher. Barcodes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ECONO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcodes or ECONO have ads?
Neither Barcodes nor ECONO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcodes or ECONO?
Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and ECONO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcodes was updated on November 7, 2026 and ECONO on October 31, 2026.

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