Decodely vs ScanCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decodely
Quickly scan and decode various barcode and QR code formats using your device's camera. Simply point your camera at a code to instantly retrieve its information.
- Barcode decoding
- QR code scanning
- Camera integration
- Supports EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, and more
- Supports QR Code, Aztec, and PDF 417
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--- Decodely lets you decode barcodes and QR codes in an instant. Just point your iPhone or iPad camera at any code, and bam — it's decoded. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Scan links, phone numbers, emails, Wi-Fi networks, and contact cards, then act on them with one tap — open the link, call, text, email, join the network, or add the contact straight to your address book. - Every scan is saved to your private History, right on your device, so you can find it again later. - Nothing to set up — just open the app and start scanning. SUPPORTED FORMATS QR & 2D Codes: - QR Code - Micro QR - Aztec - Data Matrix - PDF417 - Micro PDF417 Barcodes: - EAN-13 (includes UPC-A) - UPC-E - EAN-8 - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Code 93 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF-14 - Codabar - GS1 DataBar - GS1 DataBar Expanded - GS1 DataBar Limited PRIVATE BY DESIGN Decodely works entirely on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking — your scans and your history never leave your phone. Just point your iPhone or iPad camera at any code, and bam — it's decoded. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Scan links, phone numbers, emails, Wi-Fi networks, and contact cards, then act on them with one tap — open the link, call, text, email, join the network, or add the contact straight to your address book. - Every scan is saved to your private History, right on your device, so you can find it again later. - Nothing to set up — just open the app and start scanning. SUPPORTED FORMATS QR & 2D Codes: - QR Code - Micro QR - Aztec - Data Matrix - PDF417 - Micro PDF417 Barcodes: - EAN-13 (includes UPC-A) - UPC-E - EAN-8 - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Code 93 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF-14 - Codabar - GS1 DataBar - GS1 DataBar Expanded - GS1 DataBar Limited PRIVATE BY DESIGN Decodely works entirely on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking — your scans and your history never leave your phone. Works great on iPhone and iPad.
ScanCode
Easily scan, read, and generate QR and barcodes. Discover product information, compare prices, and access various data types like contacts and websites. Create your own QR codes and save your scan history.
- Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes
- Browse products and compare prices
- Read various data types (contacts, websites, etc.)
- Create custom QR codes
- Save scan history
- Dark Mode
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Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes. Search for products and compare prices. Download now! ScanCode reads all common QR and barcodes for you. The app shows you prices and information about any product you scan and allows you to create your own QR codes. * FEATURES: • Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes • Browse products and compare prices • Read websites, contacts, messages, locations, phone numbers, e-mails, events, texts, and social media • Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal • Share using e-mail, iMessage, Facebook or Twitter • Safe all codes in your history • Code types: AZTEC, CODE 128, CODE39MOD43, COD39, CODE93, QR CODE, DATAMATRIX, EAN13, EAN8, INTERLEAVED2OF5, ITF14, UPC, PDF417 • Dark Mode: Protect your eyes from bright light and save your battery life * HOW THE APP WORKS: To scan a QR code simply open the app, point the camera at the code, and you’re done! There is no need to take a photo or press a button. ScanCode will automatically recognize any QR code your camera is pointing at.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanCode at 100% against Decodely's 31%. ScanCode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Decodely's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 49 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScanCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Decodely's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScanCode's.
Decodely ships an update every 10 months, ScanCode every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decodely | ScanCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pulsely Consulting | Mihail Salari |
Customer experience
Decodely
ScanCode
In-app purchases
Decodely
No in-app purchases
ScanCode
No in-app purchases









