Shoppers Lists vs Kode QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Scan QR codes
- Scan barcodes
- Supports Code 128
- Supports PDF417
- Supports Aztec codes
- Copy numeric codes
- Open links directly
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Shoppers Lists ships an update every 4 months, Kode QR every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Shoppers Lists | Kode QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (129 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 65.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #76 | #62 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xin Zhou | Marco Tini |
Customer experience
Shoppers Lists
Kode QR
In-app purchases
Shoppers Lists
No in-app purchases
Kode QR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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