Comparison

Appended vs QR or Barcode

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

Head to head
About

Appended

This note-taking app mimics a pen-and-paper notebook, focusing on sequential entries and simple deletion. It offers optional markdown rendering and search functionality for easy retrieval of past thoughts.

Highlights
  • Sequential note entry
  • Optional markdown rendering
  • Full-text search
  • Encrypted sync across devices
  • Siri integration
  • Apple Watch support
  • Strikethrough for completed items
Features
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This is not your typical notes app! In simpler times, if someone had a thought, they might jot it down in a notebook. If they had another thought, it would go right below the earlier one. No need for organizing, tagging, editing, or correcting old mistakes. If something became distracting, or if it was a TODO item that was done, it could just be crossed out. This app is that: a note taking app reminiscent of pen and paper, where the only form of organization was the sequence the notes were written in. With Appended, if you have a thought, you append it to your only ongoing note. If some entry is no longer relevant, you can cross it out, or delete it, but there is no temptation -- because there's no ability -- to edit or organize. Appended differs from a paper notebook in only two ways: * Notes are (optionally) rendered in markdown. Without a distracting formatting UI, you can bring life to your notes by adding lists, tables, links, rich text, and images * Notes are fully searchable, making it much easier to find something you wrote months ago buried among all your other great ideas Other great features: * Encrypted notes sync securely across all your devices (requires iCloud) * Create notes using Siri by simply saying "Create a note using Appended" * View or add notes straight from your Apple Watch * Use the Shortcuts app to append notes, search them, and more * Search super quickly and see either only results or view matching notes in context * Strikethrough notes that are no longer important to you, or optionally hide them. Easily toggle whether they're included in search results * Share individual notes or drag them into other apps * Copy notes to your clipboard * Configurable reading options like font and size * Tap anywhere to show nothing but your notes * Full undo/redo support Features Appended does NOT have: * Complicated organization that makes you wonder where you've put old notes * Super flexible organization that makes you feel guilty when you just need to write something down so you don't forget it * Todo lists that grow faster than you can manage, resulting in you never using it anymore * Distracting formatting UIs, making you think about how your notes should look rather than noting them before you forget * Editing existing notes

About

QR or Barcode

Features
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QR Code or Barcode is the everyday companion for reading codes in the real world, and turning your own content into crisp, shareable QR codes and barcodes. Built around three simple tabs, Scan, Studio, and Timeline. It keeps capture, creation, and recall in one calm, focused flow. SCAN WITH CONFIDENCE Use your camera to decode QR codes and common linear barcodes in everyday lighting. Choose Single when you want one careful read with an inspection sheet you can act on before scanning again. Or switch to Batch when you need to power through a list, a shelf, or an event line without stopping for every tap. A built-in torch helps in dim venues, and thoughtful feedback makes successful reads feel immediate. STUDIO: CREATE, DON'T JUST COPY Jump to Studio when you need a code of your own. Start from practical QR presets - think links, Wi-Fi join codes, messaging-friendly payloads, calendar-style entries, location pins, and social-style shortcuts. Then tune the look so it matches your brand or mood. For retail and logistics style needs, switch to barcode creation with guardrails for common formats like EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, and Code 128, so you can validate before you style. When you are ready, export polished raster assets for slides, packaging mockups, or print tests (export capabilities may require an active subscription). TIMELINE: YOUR MEMORY, ORGANIZED Every scan can land in a chronological timeline with clear type cues, so URLs do not look like plain blobs and Wi-Fi networks are easy to spot at a glance. Open a row to copy, share, or revisit the payload later. Ideal when you are offline later or comparing two similar reads. Batch sessions can be reviewed and, where available with your plan, exported for spreadsheets or archival (CSV, PDF, and plain text options). MAKE IT YOURS Pick an accent that fits your taste, adjust batch timing to match how fast you move, and keep the interface out of the way so the camera and your content stay center stage. SUBSCRIPTION & RESTORE Some advanced exports, batch tooling, and deeper Studio options are offered through an optional in-app subscription. You can restore previous purchases anytime from Settings. Whether you are joining a guest Wi-Fi, checking a product barcode, generating a QR for a flyer, or logging dozens of codes in one pass, QR Code or Barcode is built to stay fast, legible, and respectful of your attention. Privacy Policy: https://polarisview.com/apps/qr-code-or-barcode/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Appended4 screens
QR or Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR or Barcode at Free against Appended's $5.99. Appended's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

QR or Barcode is free to download; Appended costs $5.99 up front. QR or Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Appended asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appended ships an update every 2 weeks, QR or Barcode every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Appended versus QR or Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppendedQR or Barcode
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter CompernolleIsaias Batista

In-app purchases

None

Appended

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR or Barcode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Appended free?
Appended costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR or Barcode free?
QR or Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Appended or QR or Barcode have ads?
Neither Appended nor QR or Barcode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Appended or QR or Barcode?
Appended ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR or Barcode every 4 months. Most recently, Appended was updated on November 3, 2026 and QR or Barcode on November 9, 2026.

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