Comparison

CodeREADr vs meterEZ

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

Head to head
About

CodeREADr

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
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CodeREADr is an enterprise-grade barcode scanner and data capture app used by businesses and integrated by developers for capturing, validating and tracking data (AIDC). Use the app in conjunction with our paid web services to scan barcodes, read NFC, and capture text (OCR). You can collect data with form fields, secondary scans, multiple choice answers, drop-down menus, photos, GPS locations, and signatures. You can record and validate the data embedded in each scanned barcode and know who scanned (app usernames), what they scanned (i.e. barcodes, RFID/NFC, OCR), when they scanned (timestamps), where they scanned (GPS), how they scanned (capture type), and why they scanned (your configured workflow). To try the app, simply register within the app or at CodeREADr.com to use our Free Plan (limited to 50 scans per month). Ideal for ticket validation, access control, inventory, asset tracking, logistics, attendance, security patrols, lead retrieval, coupon/voucher/loyalty programs, retail price audits, scan-to-order services, and more. The app uses the devices built-in camera but you can optionally use rugged, dedicated scanning devices and accessories with standard keyboard emulation. Features: * Fast, accurate scanning of print and mobile barcodes using the device's own camera. * Secure, real-time recording and validation of every scan. * Manage users, databases, services, and more with the integrated SaaS web service. * Scan offline for recording and validation with Auto-Sync in the background. * Simply hover the camera over the target barcode to read it. * Scan up to 50 commercial, industrial and medical barcode types. * SD PRO Scan Modes: Batch (captures up to 100 barcodes in a single camera view), Framing (select decoding window), Targeting (targets one code among many), Selecting (preview multiple codes and select), and Triggering (simulates pressing a button or trigger to scan a specific barcode). * SD PRO Rule-Based Scanning: Create rules to scan only the barcode(s) you want to capture in the camera view. * Auto-Next-Scan for continuous, repetitive scanning (no need to press any buttons). * Kiosk Mode for unattended applications and to hide in-app settings. * Developer API, Postback URL and Direct Scan to URL for using your own servers. * Scan Mask technology (Pattern Matching) if no database is available. * Import databases. Export barcodes. * Custom question-answer scripts for form data. * Conditional and custom validations of scanned and collected data. * White Label version available to rebrand the app. * Single Sign-On (SSO) SAML 2.0 supported. Questions? Feedback? Email: info@codereadr.com

About

meterEZ

This app allows you to pay for parking using your smartphone. Enter your payment and meter details, select your vehicle, and you're set. An optional wallet feature can save you money on parking fees.

Highlights
  • Mobile parking payment
  • Enter payment information
  • Enter meter number
  • Select vehicle
  • Optional EZwallet for savings
Features
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Available in Erie & Meadville, PA (moving to more cities in the future!), meterEZ is a mobile parking payment app, dedicated to a great user experience and ease of use. No more carrying quarters around to pay for parking -- Simply enter your payment information and your parking meter number, choose your vehicle and you're ready to go! Optionally add funds to your "EZwallet" and use it as your payment method and save money on your parking!

Screenshots

CodeREADr4 screens
meterEZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeREADr at 4.5 against meterEZ's 3.9. CodeREADr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeREADr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 50% of meterEZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, meterEZ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CodeREADr versus meterEZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeREADrmeterEZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better3.9 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2032 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeREADr IncMeterEZ LLC

Customer experience

CodeREADr

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.4%

meterEZ

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative45.0%

In-app purchases

None

CodeREADr

No in-app purchases

None

meterEZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeREADr free?
CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is meterEZ free?
meterEZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or meterEZ?
CodeREADr is rated higher. CodeREADr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while meterEZ averages 3.9 from 32 ratings.
Do CodeREADr or meterEZ have ads?
meterEZ shows ads; CodeREADr does not.
Which is updated more often, CodeREADr or meterEZ?
CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, and meterEZ every 2 months. Most recently, CodeREADr was updated on September 30, 2026 and meterEZ on July 7, 2026.

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