Comparison

Parcode vs Specific

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

Head to head
About

Parcode

This app displays your parkrun barcode directly on your Apple Watch for easy check-ins after your run. Choose from QR code or traditional barcode formats, manage multiple family members' barcodes, and personalize them with color themes. A watch face complication and weekly notification help you find it quickly.

Highlights
  • Display parkrun barcode on Apple Watch
  • QR code and traditional barcode options
  • Manage multiple family barcodes
  • Customizable color themes
  • Weekly notification reminder
  • Watch face complication
Features
Read full description

Elevate your 'weekly timed run' experience with Parcode, exclusively on Apple Watch! โ€ข Effortlessly display your unique barcode post-run for quick check-in. โ€ข Choose between the easily readable QR Code, the traditional barcode, or rotated barcode. โ€ข Manage multiple family barcodes with ease. โ€ข Personalize each barcode with a delightful array of vibrant colour themes. โ€ข Set a convenient weekly notification simplify locating the app after the run. โ€ข Simplify barcode display with the Parcode complication on your watch face. Revamp your weekly run routine with both style and convenience โ€“ download now! โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” This third party app is in no way associated with the parkrun Group. parkrun is a registered trademark of parkrun Limited.

About

Specific

Features
Read full description

The Specific app makes booking and attending sessions simple. - Browse the calendar for sessions that suit you. Book and pay in just a few taps. - Use your personal QR code to check-in. - Not going to make it? Cancel and rebook directly through the app. - Class full? Join the waiting list to be notified if a spot becomes available. - Purchase memberships and more.

Screenshots

Specific4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Specific at Free against Parcode's $2.99. Parcode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Specific is free to download; Parcode costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parcode ships an update every 3 months, Specific every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Parcode versus Specific: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcodeSpecific
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months โ€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhisk Mobile Development Pty LtdLegitFit Limited

In-app purchases

None

Parcode

No in-app purchases

None

Specific

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parcode free?
Parcode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Specific free?
Specific is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parcode or Specific have ads?
Neither Parcode nor Specific shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parcode or Specific?
Parcode ships an update every 3 months, and Specific every 7 months. Most recently, Parcode was updated on November 14, 2026 and Specific on November 8, 2026.

Other comparisons