QODO vs Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QODO
Scan barcodes and QR codes to instantly retrieve encoded data. Generate your own codes for easy sharing and information access. A versatile utility for everyday scanning needs.
- Scan QR Codes
- Scan Barcodes
- Scan Datamatrix Codes
- Retrieve encoded data
- Generate QR Codes
- Generate Barcodes
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The application QODOS is a Mobile app, from CarbonCodes, that allows to scan Barcodes, QR Code, Datamatrix Code and retrieve the data encoded.
Barcode
Quickly scan and read QR codes and barcodes from various sources. Generate your own codes for websites or phone numbers, and easily share them. Keep track of scanned items with history and favorites.
- Fast and accurate scanning
- Supports multiple code formats
- Scan history and favorites
- Generate custom QR codes
- Easy code sharing
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Looking for a fast and reliable QR and Barcode scanner app? Look no further than our app! Our app is designed to help you quickly and easily scan and read QR codes and Barcodes. With just a few taps, you can scan codes from products, magazines, posters, websites, and more. Whether you're looking for product information, discounts, or coupons, our app makes it easy to get the information you need. Supports more than 15 types of QR codes and barcodes including: Aztec Code, CodaBar, Code 32, Code 128, UPS Code, DataMatrix, EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, JAN, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, MicroQR Code, PDFCode, UPC-A Here are some of the key features of our app: * Fast and accurate scanning: Our app uses advanced scanning technology to quickly and accurately read QR codes and Barcodes, even in low light conditions. * Multiple code formats supported: Our app can scan and read a wide range of code formats, including QR codes, Barcodes, Data Matrix, and more. * History and favorites: Keep track of the codes you've scanned with our app, and easily access your favorite codes for quick reference. * Generate your own codes: Want to create your own QR codes? Our app makes it easy to generate codes for websites, phone numbers, and more. * Easy sharing: Share codes with your friends and family quickly and easily through email, text message, or social media. Our app is the perfect tool for anyone who needs to scan QR codes and Barcodes on a regular basis. Download it today and start scanning!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QODO at 5.0 against Barcode's 4.3. QODO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). Barcode's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QODO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QODO ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QODO | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CARBONCODES LIMITED | Matrix Software Co. |
Customer experience
QODO
Barcode
In-app purchases
QODO
No in-app purchases
Barcode
No in-app purchases
