Comparison

ucode reader vs JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

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

Head to head
About

ucode reader

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** About ucode reader ** - "ucode reader" is an application to access ucode. ** Features ** 1. Accessing ucode BLE - If you approach a ucode BLE marker with a BLE-enabled terminal, the information associated with the ucode you received will be displayed in the browser. 2. Accessing ucode QR - The camera will be started by starting "ucode reader" application. - Read QR code (two-dimensional bar code) printed in ucode tag using the camera. - The information associated with the read ucode tag will be displayed in the browser. 3. Accessing barcode - The camera will be started by starting "ucode reader" application. - Read a barcode using the camera. - The information about the product will be displayed. 4. History list - A history list of the items you have viewed will be displayed by starting "ucode reader" application and closing the camera. - Tapping the icon for the items in the list will register the item with a star. ** What is ucode tag? ** - ucode tag stores ucode which is a unique number in the world allocated by Ubiquitous ID Center. - Many formats of storing ucode into ucode tags have been certified including ucode NFC using NFC tag and ucode QR using QR code which is a two-dimensional bar code. - Ubiquitous ID Center ( http://www.uidcenter.org/ ) has been proactively promoting ucode as an information infrastructure for the age of the Internet of Things (IoT). ** When you use the application ** - This application does not guarantee the accuracy, availability, certainty, or other quality of the provided information. Ubiquitous Computing Technology Corporation shall not be responsible for any damage that may occur due to the use of this application, etc. - This application uses ZXing for reading QR codes. The license of ZXing is based on Apache License Version 2.0. ( http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 )

About

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

This Safari extension allows users to parse Japanese text on websites, access a dictionary, and identify unknown words. It also enables adding and reviewing flashcards, with unique 2D review modes for vocabulary learning at your own pace. Requires a JPDB.io account.

Highlights
  • Parse Japanese text on websites
  • Access Japanese dictionary
  • Identify unknown words
  • Add and review flashcards
  • 2D SRS vocabulary review
  • Learn words at your own pace
Features
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Everything that you know and love about the JPDBreader with just a little bit more! With this Safari extension, you can: - Parse Japanese you find on websites using your JPDB account. This means you can have easy access to a Japanese dictionary and can see at a glance which words you don't know yet. - Add new flashcards and review them straight from the popup - Lots of quality-of-life improvements aimed at touchscreen users - Review on JPDB.io in 2D! Introducing a new concept where all of your SRS vocabulary words are spread out on the screen, allowing you to review in your own order! - Learn new words at your own pace. Never again will you have to wait until all of your reviews are done Notes: This requires a JPDB.io account and the API key found in the settings page. Credit: This extension is built using Max-Kamp's original jpd-breader with additions/changes applied. Huge shoutout to him for his amazing work!

Screenshots

ucode reader1 screens
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) at fortnightly against ucode reader's every 4 months. ucode reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ucode reader ships an update every 4 months, JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on December 8, 2025 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ucode reader versus JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterucode readerJPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUC Technology CorporationFranklin Fanelli

In-app purchases

None

ucode reader

No in-app purchases

None

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ucode reader free?
ucode reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) free?
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ucode reader or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) have ads?
Neither ucode reader nor JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ucode reader or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)?
ucode reader ships an update every 4 months, and JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) fortnightly. Most recently, ucode reader was updated on December 8, 2025 and JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) on June 11, 2026.

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