CodeREADr vs vivenu Scan Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
vivenu Scan Manager
This utility app allows event organizers to efficiently scan and validate tickets at entry points. It provides real-time status updates on ticket validity and attendee numbers, even supporting offline use for venues without internet access.
- Scan tickets via QR code or barcode
- Live ticket status (valid, used, expired)
- Supports recurring events and time slots
- Offline mode for no internet venues
- Real-time attendee number overview
- Quick setup, no extra hardware
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With Scan Manager, vivenu customers can scan and validate tickets directly at the entrance. Features: • Scan and validate tickets via QR code or barcode • Live status showing if tickets are valid, already used, expired etc. • Supports recurring events and time slot tickets • Offline mode for venues without internet • Real-time overview of attendee numbers • Quick setup, no additional hardware required Scan Manager helps you manage entry efficiently while keeping track of checked-in guests and available capacity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: vivenu Scan Manager at 5.0 against CodeREADr's 4.5. vivenu Scan Manager also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). CodeREADr's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
vivenu Scan Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeREADr has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CodeREADr ships an update every 2 months, vivenu Scan Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeREADr | vivenu Scan Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CodeREADr Inc | vivenu GmbH |
Customer experience
CodeREADr
vivenu Scan Manager
In-app purchases
CodeREADr
No in-app purchases
vivenu Scan Manager
No in-app purchases
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