Comparison

Decodely vs PlantPop

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

PlantPop

Features
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PlantPop makes tracking your plant diversity as satisfying as popping bubbles. Based on research from the American Gut Project showing that people who eat 30+ different plants per week have a more diverse gut microbiome, PlantPop turns dietary diversity tracking into a delightful, frictionless experience. KEY FEATURES: - Pop a Plant in 3 Seconds: Tap any plant from your recent list and watch it pop with a satisfying animation and haptic feedback. No accounts, no login, no server required. - 150+ Plant Database: Browse by category including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and herbs. Search by name or filter by color to find exactly what you ate. - Weekly Progress Ring: See your progress toward the 30-plants-per-week goal with a beautiful animated ring. Track daily progress with a simple bar showing your unique plant count. - Rainbow Score: Discover how many different plant colors you eat each week. A diverse plate is a healthy plate, and PlantPop shows you exactly where the gaps are. - Meal Templates: Create reusable meal templates for your favorite combinations. Add an entire meal's worth of plants with a single tap. - Smart Recommendations: Get personalized suggestions based on what you have been eating. Fill in missing categories and try new plants. - AI Photo Recognition: Snap a photo of your meal and let AI identify the plants for you. Powered by your own API key for unlimited use with zero ongoing cost. - Apple Health (HealthKit) Integration: Sync your dietary fiber data to Apple Health via HealthKit for a complete picture of your nutrition. - Custom Plants: Add your own plants that are not in the database. They work just like built-in plants. - Data Export: Export your tracking history as CSV for analysis or sharing with your nutritionist. - Meal Reminders: Set custom notifications for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so you never forget to log your plants. FREE TIER INCLUDES: Full plant database, basic tracking, 3 meal templates, and meal reminders. No time limits, no ads. PRO UPGRADE ($4.99 one-time): Unlimited meal templates, data export, custom weekly goals, 7-day retro-edit, deep statistical analysis, and Apple Health (HealthKit) integration. AI PHOTO RECOGNITION (Free, BYO API Key): AI photo recognition is free to use. Bring your own API key — your data stays on your device, and you pay your API provider directly for any usage. No subscriptions or in-app token purchases required.

Screenshots

Decodely4 screens
PlantPop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decodely at none against PlantPop's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PlantPop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Decodely asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Decodely versus PlantPop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecodelyPlantPop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulsely Consulting贺 周

In-app purchases

None

Decodely

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PlantPop

One-time1
  • PlantPop Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Decodely free?
Decodely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlantPop free?
PlantPop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decodely or PlantPop have ads?
Neither Decodely nor PlantPop shows ads.

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