Comparison

Decodely vs ScanCode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Barcode decoding
  • QR code scanning
  • Camera integration
  • Supports EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, and more
  • Supports QR Code, Aztec, and PDF 417
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Decodely4 screens
ScanCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Decodely versus ScanCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecodelyScanCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 49 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulsely ConsultingMihail Salari

Customer experience

Decodely

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%

ScanCode

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

In-app purchases

None

Decodely

No in-app purchases

None

ScanCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decodely free?
Decodely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanCode free?
ScanCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decodely or ScanCode?
ScanCode is rated higher. Decodely averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ScanCode averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Decodely or ScanCode have ads?
ScanCode shows ads; Decodely does not.
Which is updated more often, Decodely or ScanCode?
Decodely ships an update every 10 months, and ScanCode every 49 months. Most recently, Decodely was updated on October 23, 2026 and ScanCode on October 18, 2026.

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