Decodely vs Locard
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.
Locard
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Locard is the privacy-first card manager that lets you scan, store, and share all your rewards, loyalty, and membership cards — 100% offline. No more carrying bulky wallets or dealing with broken apps. Locard supports any barcode or QR-based card, works without internet, and never tracks your data. ◆ SCAN & SAVE ANY CARD Add any rewards, loyalty, membership, or gift card with a barcode or QR code. Just point and scan. ◆ OFFLINE & PRIVATE No accounts, no tracking, no data syncing. Everything is stored securely on your device. ◆ SHARE INSTANTLY Send any saved card to a friend or family member with one tap — no login required. ◆ FIND CARDS FAST Sort and filter by last used or search by name to quickly pull up what you need at checkout. Locard is built for simplicity and speed. It replaces bloated digital wallets and lets you keep your cards handy, safe, and shareable — wherever you go. --- Popular cards supported: Woolworths Rewards, Flybuys, Costco, IKEA, library cards, gym memberships, student IDs, gift cards, and more. Any qr or barcode based card will work. Download Locard and keep your rewards cards out of your pocket — no strings attached.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Locard at 15.1 against Decodely's 18.0. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Decodely | Locard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pulsely Consulting | Ryan Anderson |
In-app purchases
Decodely
No in-app purchases
Locard
No in-app purchases









