Comparison

Depicus Wake On Lan vs HCC2D Decoder

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

Head to head
About

Depicus Wake On Lan

Remotely wake up computers and devices on a local network or over the internet using the Wake On Lan protocol. This utility supports waking machines via Wi-Fi or cellular data connections.

Highlights
  • Remote device wake-up
  • Wake On Lan protocol support
  • Local network and internet wake-up
  • Wi-Fi and cellular data support
Features
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Depicus Wake On Lan allows you to remotely wake a computer or other device that comply with the Wake On Lan protocol either on a local network or over the internet. Full information about Wake On Lan can be found at https://www.depicus.com/wake-on-lan/welcome NB: Wake On Lan and Wake On Wan will not work to wake up a computer using only wifi although you can use this application to wake up machines if you are connected to wifi or 3G/4G. Also note that some Mobile Operators block UDP ports lower than 1024 over their networks, try using a higher port number e.g. 4343 You can always ask questions via twitter @depicus, hope you enjoy this app.

About

HCC2D Decoder

Scan and decode advanced HCC2D color codes and standard QR codes using your device's camera. This app offers real-time scanning with robust error correction and is based on cutting-edge barcode research.

Highlights
  • Decode HCC2D color codes
  • Full QR code support
  • Real-time camera scanning
  • Robust detection and error correction
  • No ads or registration
Features
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This app allows you to scan and decode HCC2D and QR code symbols using your mobile camera. It is based on advanced research in high-capacity barcode technologies and provides reliable decoding. Key features: * Decode HCC2D color codes. * Full support for standard QR codes. * Real-time scanning using the camera. * Robust detection and error correction. * No ads and no registration required. HCC2D is a color two-dimensional code format that increases data capacity compared to traditional QR codes while preserving their structure. By using multiple colors, each module can encode more information, enabling higher data density in a compact symbol. The app captures images, detects barcode regions, corrects perspective distortions, and analyzes color or intensity patterns to reconstruct the encoded data. To transfer files from a desktop computer to your smartphone via a stream of HCC2D codes, use HCC2D Decoder together with the HCC2D Streamer desktop companion app. Notes: HCC2D codes can be created using the official online generator at hcc2d.com, the HCC2D Encoder application, the open-source CLI encoder, or the Debian/Ubuntu packages provided through the official HCC2D APT repository. * Low-quality color printing may reduce decoding performance * Best results are achieved with screen-displayed or high-quality printed codes and a high-resolution autofocus camera. * One-dimensional barcodes are intentionally not supported. References: * Querini, M. (2026). HCC2D Code Specification — Version 0.9.0. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22206528. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-ND 4.0). * Querini, M. and Italiano, G. F. (2014). Reliability and Data Density in High Capacity Color Barcodes. Computer Science and Information Systems, 11(4), 1595-1615. * Querini, M., Grillo, A., Lentini, A., and Italiano, G. F. (2011). 2D Color Barcodes for Mobile Phones. IJCSA, 8(1), 136-155. * Querini, M. (2010). Analysis and Design of High-Capacity Two-Dimensional Codes. Development of the Reader for Desktop and Mobile Environments (Bilingual Digital Edition 2026, Version 1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22206722 Notice: This application is an independent personal project and is not affiliated with any organization or institution.

Screenshots

Depicus Wake On Lan4 screens
HCC2D Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HCC2D Decoder at 100% against Depicus Wake On Lan's 48%. HCC2D Decoder also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.0 vs 2.8). Depicus Wake On Lan's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

HCC2D Decoder is free to download; Depicus Wake On Lan costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HCC2D Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depicus Wake On Lan has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Depicus Wake On Lan's written reviews are positive against 100% of HCC2D Decoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depicus Wake On Lan ships an update every 3 weeks, HCC2D Decoder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Depicus Wake On Lan versus HCC2D Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepicus Wake On LanHCC2D Decoder
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (8 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDepicusMarco Querini

Customer experience

Depicus Wake On Lan

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative38.6%

HCC2D Decoder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Depicus Wake On Lan

No in-app purchases

None

HCC2D Decoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Depicus Wake On Lan free?
Depicus Wake On Lan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HCC2D Decoder free?
HCC2D Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Depicus Wake On Lan or HCC2D Decoder?
HCC2D Decoder is rated higher. Depicus Wake On Lan averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while HCC2D Decoder averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Depicus Wake On Lan or HCC2D Decoder have ads?
Neither Depicus Wake On Lan nor HCC2D Decoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Depicus Wake On Lan or HCC2D Decoder?
Depicus Wake On Lan ships an update every 3 weeks, and HCC2D Decoder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Depicus Wake On Lan was updated on November 1, 2026 and HCC2D Decoder on October 31, 2026.

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