Comparison

ucode reader vs Restique

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

Restique

Access and manage your Restic backup archives directly from your iOS device. Browse repositories, restore files, view snapshots, and manage backup details securely and privately.

Highlights
  • Secure Restic remote backup access
  • Browse and restore files from backups
  • View and manage backup snapshots
  • Compare snapshot file changes
  • View various file formats with syntax highlighting
  • Supports multiple backup backends
Features
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Restique brings the power of Restic Backup Solution straight to your iOS device, offering seamless access to your backup archives anytime, anywhere. With this app, you can securely browse your Restic Backup repository, list archives, restore files within specific backups — all with full security and control, right on your device. ## Features - Access restic remote backup securely and directly from your device. - Contacts backup as a snapshot in restic repository. - Time-Based/Counter-Based One-Time Password (TOTP/HOTP) Authenticator backup through iCloud keychain and restic backup as a snapshot. - Restore files from backup to your device. - View the snapshots in a remote backup. - View and search for files within an snapshot. - View details of remote backup repository (e.g., disk usage, total files etc.). - View details of remote backup snapshots (e.g., disk usage, total files etc.). - Snapshot tag management. Add or remove tags from a snapshot. - Rewrite snapshot host name. - Forget a snapshot (without pruning). Swipe to forget a snapshot; pruning can be time-consuming and should be performed on a computer. - Compare two snapshots to see file changes between them. - Text file viewer: View text, markdown, xml, json and source code files with syntax highlighting and line number. - Supports viewing multiple file formats including PDF, Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), images, and more. - Supports liquid glass on iOS 26. - Supports app scheme URL restique:// to add new repository. Supported backends: - SFTP - WebDAV - Rest Server - S3 and S3 compatible - B2 (backblaze) - File Provider: Seamlessly integrates with the Files app, allowing you to import your restic repository from connected USB storage, iCloud, or any online storage provider that supports File Provider. ### URL Schemes The app supports the following URL schemes to add new repositories: restique://repos/new?name=[repo-name]&location=[location-url]&password=[password]&env.key1=value1&env.key2=value2... Quick Setup QR Generator: https://www.flinteger.com/products/restique/#qs ## Terms of Use This app follows the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Privacy Restique stores all data encrypted and solely on the device, utilizing the operating system's built-in data protection mechanisms NSFileProtectionComplete: . Repository-related data, such as repository URL, password, and env variables, are further encrypted and securely stored in the device's Keychain, ensuring maximum security and privacy. We are fully committed to data security and privacy. High lights about our privacy practice: * We don’t track your usage of the app, there are no cookies, advertisements, analytics. * We design our app to be used anonymously, we do not ask for any email, phone or personal information to use our app. * We do not (and will never) sell or share any of the data submitted directly or indirectly by our users with any person or entity. ## Technical Support If you encounter any issues while using the app, have feedback to share, or wish to request a feature, please contact us via email support within the app. We will respond to your inquiry promptly. PGP mail public key: https://www.flinteger.com/publickey-3062E1ACD5430D78.asc

Screenshots

ucode reader1 screens
Restique4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ucode reader at none against Restique's 3. ucode reader also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Restique's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). 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. Restique sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ucode reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ucode reader ships an update every 4 months, Restique every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ucode reader versus Restique: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterucode readerRestique
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB116 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUC Technology CorporationFlinteger LLC

In-app purchases

None

ucode reader

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Restique

Subscriptions2
  • Restique Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Restique Pro Yearly14 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Restique Lifetime Pro$12.99

Questions

Is ucode reader free?
ucode reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Restique free?
Restique is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ucode reader or Restique have ads?
Neither ucode reader nor Restique shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ucode reader or Restique?
ucode reader ships an update every 4 months, and Restique every 9 days. Most recently, ucode reader was updated on October 16, 2026 and Restique on October 12, 2026.

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