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
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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
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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. Specific also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Parcode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads, 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. Parcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Specific asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parcode ships an update every 3 months, Specific every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Parcode versus Specific: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcodeSpecific
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months โ€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
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

1 purchases

Parcode

One-time1
  • Multi-Runner$0.99
None

Specific

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parcode free?
Parcode costs $2.99, and also offers 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 September 22, 2026 and Specific on September 20, 2026.

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