# CodeREADr vs Julian

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeREADr at none against Julian's 3. CodeREADr also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Julian's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 20) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Julian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CodeREADr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Julian holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Julian has 4.7K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 67% of Julian's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, Julian every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeREADr | Julian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereadr-barcode-scanner/id389044458/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julian-quick-dates/id1084251583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeREADr Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742245227) | [Juan Carlos Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/931213788) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeREADr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereadr-barcode-scanner/id389044458)

This app provides enterprise-grade barcode scanning and data capture for businesses. It allows for the collection, validation, and tracking of data through various input methods, including forms, photos, and signatures, integrating with paid web services for comprehensive management.

**Highlights:** Fast barcode scanning with device camera, Data capture with form fields and signatures, Real-time recording and validation, Offline scanning with auto-sync, Support for multiple barcode types, Customizable scanning modes and rules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Julian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julian-quick-dates/id1084251583)

This app provides a quick and efficient way to view and convert between 11 different types of dates, including standard Julian dates, Mars Sol dates, and Unix time. It features a calendar for easy navigation and allows copying dates to the clipboard. The current date can be displayed on the app icon and Apple Watch complications.

**Highlights:** 11 date type conversions, Calendar view, Copy to clipboard, App icon badge display, Apple Watch complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short Cup | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tall Cup | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grande Cup | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for work/professional use
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for daily tasks
- 👍 Convenient complication on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Complication issues on Apple Watch (not updating, getting stuck)
- 🐛 Date discrepancies between app and complication
- 🐛 App not functioning properly after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Complication not updating correctly on Apple Watch
- Date displayed incorrectly, one day behind
- App not functioning properly after updates

**Requested features**

- Display current date along with Julian date
- Add countdown/days remaining functionality
- Display week number
- Show Julian date on app icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeREADr free?

CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Julian free?

Julian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or Julian?

Julian is rated higher. CodeREADr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Julian averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do CodeREADr or Julian have ads?

Neither CodeREADr nor Julian shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeREADr or Julian?

CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, and Julian every 2 months. Most recently, CodeREADr was updated on September 30, 2026 and Julian on October 12, 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.*