Comparison

Decodely vs Prosop

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

Prosop

Features
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Prosop is a fast, intuitive inventory manager built for people who want to stay organized without the hassle. Track items across custom categories, manage quantities, prices, barcodes, and photos — all from your pocket. Whether you're managing a household pantry, a small warehouse, a garage workshop, or a retail stockroom, Prosop keeps everything organized and searchable. CORE FEATURES • Custom categories with color coding to organize items your way • Track name, quantity, price, barcode, details, and photos for every item • Checklist mode to mark items as you go • Import and export your inventory as CSV files • Fast search across all categories and items • Works fully offline with local storage AI ASSISTANT (Premium) Unlock the AI assistant to supercharge your workflow: • Voice commands — add, find, or update items just by speaking • Visual scanning — snap a photo and let AI categorize your items automatically • Smart responses in 8 languages • Bring your own OpenAI API key — you stay in full control of your data and costs One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. AI features require your own OpenAI API key. Usage fees are billed directly by OpenAI.

Screenshots

Decodely4 screens
Prosop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decodely at none against Prosop's 2. Prosop's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Prosop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Decodely asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decodely ships an update every 10 months, Prosop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Decodely versus Prosop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecodelyProsop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulsely ConsultingVladimir Arvat

In-app purchases

None

Decodely

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Prosop

One-time2
  • AI Assistant — Lifetime$4.99
  • Unlimited Categories — Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Decodely free?
Decodely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prosop free?
Prosop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decodely or Prosop have ads?
Neither Decodely nor Prosop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decodely or Prosop?
Decodely ships an update every 10 months, and Prosop monthly. Most recently, Decodely was updated on October 4, 2026 and Prosop on October 7, 2026.

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