Comparison

Parcode vs Penng

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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! β€’ Effortlessly display your unique barcode post-run for quick check-in. β€’ Choose between the easily readable QR Code, the traditional barcode, or rotated barcode. β€’ Manage multiple family barcodes with ease. β€’ Personalize each barcode with a delightful array of vibrant colour themes. β€’ Set a convenient weekly notification simplify locating the app after the run. β€’ Simplify barcode display with the Parcode complication on your watch face. Revamp your weekly run routine with both style and convenience – download now! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” This third party app is in no way associated with the parkrun Group. parkrun is a registered trademark of parkrun Limited.

About

Penng

Features
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Penng.ai is your all-in-one solution to personalized health, fitness, and lifestyle management. Whether you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, or optimise your sleep, Penng creates a tailored daily plan specifically for you. What Penng Offers: Calorie & Macronutrient Tracking: Easily log meals, monitor macros, and stay within your daily targets. Sleep & Activity Tracking: Seamless integration with our proprietary Penng Band ensures your sleep and physical activities are accurately recorded and analyzed. Comprehensive Onboarding: Detailed, guided setup covering demographics, fitness goals, lifestyle habits, and personal motivations to precisely tailor your plan. Penng Band Integration: Enhance your tracking experience with our dedicated wearable, providing deeper insights and automated activity logging. Flexible Subscriptions: Access the app features with our subscription model or enjoy complimentary access through ownership of a Penng Band. Join many already benefiting from Penng’s sophisticated health solutions, designed to help you reach your goals smarter and faster. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.penng.ai/membership/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.penng.ai/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Penng at Free against Parcode's $2.99. Penng also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Parcode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Penng is free to download; Parcode costs $2.99 up front. Penng sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Parcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Parcode versus Penng: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcodePenng
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhisk Mobile Development Pty LtdMatthew Fehrsen

In-app purchases

None

Parcode

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Penng

Subscriptions6
  • Penng Band Membership Monthly3 Months trial$5.001 Month
  • Penng Membership Monthly7 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Penng Membership Monthly$5.001 Month
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  • Penng Band Membership Annual3 Months trial$50.001 Year
  • Penng Membership Annual$50.001 Year
  • Penng Membership Annual7 Days trial$50.001 Year

Questions

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

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