Comparison

Flying Carpet File Transfer vs MeCode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flying Carpet File Transfer

Transfer files directly between devices without needing an internet connection or wireless network. Uses ad hoc WiFi or Bluetooth for close-range transfers across iOS, Android, Linux, and Windows.

Highlights
  • Direct file transfer
  • No internet required
  • Ad hoc WiFi support
  • Bluetooth transfer option
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Linux, Windows)
Features
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Send and receive files between iOS, Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows: either over ad hoc WiFi with one device acting as hotspot, or over a network shared by both devices. No internet or cell connection required, just two devices with WiFi or Ethernet chips (and optionally Bluetooth). Other versions available for free at https://flyingcarpet.spiegl.dev.

About

MeCode

This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.

Highlights
  • Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes
  • Create custom QR codes with styling
  • Recognize codes from photos and PDFs
  • Organize codes with Favorites and Collections
  • Batch code generation
  • Save and manage scan history
Features
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MeCode is a code tool for iPhone and iPad. Everything you scan or make stays in one place, ready to find and show when you need it. Scan and recognize - Scan QR codes, barcodes, product codes, and 2D matrix codes right away - Recognize codes in photos, screenshots, and PDFs, review every result, and save what you need - Open links, copy content, share, and favorite results Create codes - QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone, contacts, SMS, locations, and events - Product codes, ISBN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5 - Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec - Turn content shared from Safari, Notes, Messages, and other apps into QR codes QR style and export - Start with a template, adjust colors, shapes, finder style, and margin, then add a logo - See reliability status and risk reasons while you edit, before you export - Export PNG, PDF, or SVG depending on the format, always on a clear high-contrast background Batches and scan sessions - Paste lines, paste a table, or import a UTF-8 CSV to generate a whole batch - Review valid, invalid, and duplicate records, then export a ZIP or import results into History - Inventory, verification, collection, and audit sessions show what is missing or unexpected - Export scan session results as CSV Organize, quick access, and privacy - History keeps scans, recognition results, shared records, manual creations, and batch output together - Search and filter records, and organize frequent codes with Favorites, Collections, and Tags - Home Screen widgets keep codes such as Wi-Fi ready to show, including in StandBy - Open scanning and common create flows from Control Center, the Lock Screen, and the Action button - No ad SDKs or third-party tracking SDKs; iCloud sync is your choice, and you can export your data anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flying Carpet File Transfer1 screens
MeCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MeCode at Free against Flying Carpet File Transfer's $0.99. MeCode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Flying Carpet File Transfer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (21 vs 6). On 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

MeCode is free to download; Flying Carpet File Transfer costs $0.99 up front. MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Flying Carpet File Transfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Flying Carpet File Transfer's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeCode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flying Carpet File Transfer ships an update every 3 months, MeCode every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Flying Carpet File Transfer versus MeCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlying Carpet File TransferMeCode
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (21 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheron Spiegl佩佩 杨

Customer experience

Flying Carpet File Transfer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

MeCode

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Flying Carpet File Transfer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MeCode

Subscriptions2
  • MeCode Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • MeCode Pro Annual3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • MeCode Pro (Lifetime)$3.99

Questions

Is Flying Carpet File Transfer free?
Flying Carpet File Transfer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeCode free?
MeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flying Carpet File Transfer or MeCode?
MeCode is rated higher. Flying Carpet File Transfer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while MeCode averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Flying Carpet File Transfer or MeCode have ads?
Neither Flying Carpet File Transfer nor MeCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flying Carpet File Transfer or MeCode?
Flying Carpet File Transfer ships an update every 3 months, and MeCode every 2 days. Most recently, Flying Carpet File Transfer was updated on October 25, 2026 and MeCode on October 25, 2026.

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