Parcode vs Pole and Aerial Fit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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Elevate your 'weekly timed run' experience with Parcode, exclusively on Apple Watch! • Effortlessly display your unique barcode post-run for quick check-in. • Choose between the easily readable QR Code, the traditional barcode, or rotated barcode. • Manage multiple family barcodes with ease. • Personalize each barcode with a delightful array of vibrant colour themes. • Set a convenient weekly notification simplify locating the app after the run. • Simplify barcode display with the Parcode complication on your watch face. Revamp your weekly run routine with both style and convenience – download now! ———————————————————————————————————————————— This third party app is in no way associated with the parkrun Group. parkrun is a registered trademark of parkrun Limited.
Pole and Aerial Fit
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Take part in regular fitness challenges - Contact club staff directly - See all the latest club news, offers and events - Video Workout Library Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pole and Aerial Fit at Free against Parcode's $2.99. Pole and Aerial Fit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Parcode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads and device support 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
Pole and Aerial Fit is free to download; Parcode costs $2.99 up front. Parcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pole and Aerial Fit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Parcode ships an update every 3 months, Pole and Aerial Fit every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parcode | Pole and Aerial Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whisk Mobile Development Pty Ltd | TeamUp Sports |
In-app purchases
Parcode
- Multi-Runner$0.99
Pole and Aerial Fit
No in-app purchases
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