Comparison

Shoppers Lists vs Kode QR

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

Head to head
About

Shoppers Lists

Organize your shopping with this intuitive app. Features smart input, customizable sorting, and easy sharing options. Automatically calculates total cost and integrates with your calendar.

Highlights
  • Smart input for faster item entry
  • Sortable list items by name, status, brand, or store
  • Share lists as image, PDF, or CSV
  • Automatic cost calculation
  • Schedule shopping events to calendar
  • Multiple color themes
Features
Currently charting
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Shoppers lists is an easy-to-use app to get shopping organized. Features: ~ Easy to use with self-explaining interface. ~ Built-in smart Input feature makes input of shopping items easier and faster. ~ Swipe to delete list item. ~ Shopping list items are sortable by their name, if they are done or not, their brands, and which store to buy from. ~ 4 color themes to choose from. ~ Shopping list can be saved and reopened. ~ Share shopping list as image, pdf file or csv file to Pages, Microsoft Excel, E-mail, Messages, Notes and etc. ~ In-app schedule shopping events to Calendar. ~ Overall cost of the shopping list automatically calculated on detail display based on items' amount and price. ~ Support air print. ~ Full iOS device support including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple Watch. ~ Support 3D Touch Quick Actions and Peek and Pop. ~ Support landscape mode.

About

Kode QR

Easily scan and decode a wide variety of barcodes and QR codes. Simply point your camera at the code to instantly access links, emails, or copy numeric information.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Scan barcodes
  • Supports Code 128
  • Supports PDF417
  • Supports Aztec codes
  • Copy numeric codes
  • Open links directly
Features
Currently charting
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Kode reads QR codes and barcodes with a single tap — no accounts, no tracking, no ads. Everything happens on your device. Your scan history stays on your iPhone and never leaves. WHAT YOU GET - Instant scanning from the camera, with a clean distraction-free viewfinder - Scan from photo: pick any image from your library and Kode pulls the code out for you — great for screenshots and saved receipts - Batch mode: flip on "Auto-save scans" in Settings and burn through dozens of codes without stopping to confirm each one - Searchable history with type icons: links, email, phone, Wi-Fi, contacts, SMS, locations, plain text - From any scanned code you can copy, open the link, search on Google or Amazon, or save it for later - Export your whole scan archive as a JSON file via share sheet (AirDrop, Files, Mail, iCloud Drive, anywhere) - Full dark mode, 36 interface languages, haptic feedback on every detection - Works fully offline — no subscription, no in-app purchases SUPPORTED FORMATS QR Code, Code 128, GS1-128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93, PDF417, Aztec, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISBN 10/13, ISSN, ISMN. GREAT FOR - Reading any code you run into — menus, tickets, boarding passes, Wi-Fi shares - Inventory at home, at work or in a small shop - Pulling QR codes out of screenshots you already have - Keeping a searchable record of business cards, events, receipts - Shopping: compare a barcode on Google or Amazon in one tap Kode has been on the App Store for years. This release rebuilds it in modern SwiftUI and adds the features long-time users asked for: batch scanning, scan-from-photo, export, and a clearer, faster interface — without giving up the simple, private scanner it has always been.

Screenshots

Shoppers Lists4 screens
Kode QR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kode QR at 66% against Shoppers Lists's 43%. Shoppers Lists's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

Shoppers Lists costs $1.99 and Kode QR $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoppers Lists ships an update every 4 months, Kode QR every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shoppers Lists versus Kode QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoppers ListsKode QR
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating—3.8 (129 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews65.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#76#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXin ZhouMarco Tini

Customer experience

Shoppers Lists

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

Kode QR

All ratings129 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative31.4%

In-app purchases

None

Shoppers Lists

No in-app purchases

None

Kode QR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shoppers Lists free?
Shoppers Lists costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kode QR free?
Kode QR costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shoppers Lists or Kode QR have ads?
Neither Shoppers Lists nor Kode QR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoppers Lists or Kode QR?
Shoppers Lists ships an update every 4 months, and Kode QR every 11 months. Most recently, Shoppers Lists was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kode QR on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Shoppers Lists or Kode QR?
Shoppers Lists currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Kode QR at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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