Super CodeReader vs Program Codes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super CodeReader
This utility app allows you to scan a wide variety of common barcode and QR code formats. It offers features like flashlight and zoom for better scanning, and can perform relevant actions based on scanned data. You can also create your own codes and export scan history.
- Scan all common barcode and QR code formats
- Flashlight and zoom for enhanced scanning
- Perform relevant actions from scanned data
- Scan codes from images
- Create QR codes and barcodes
- Scan history and export options
Read full descriptionHide full description
100% FREE! ALL COMMON FORMATS Scan all common barcode formats: QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN and more. FLASHLIGHT AND ZOOM Enable the flashlight to scan in the dark. Use zoom to read barcodes from far distances. RELEVANT ACTIONS Open links, connect to WiFi, view geolocations, add calendar events, find product information, etc. SCAN FROM IMAGES Scan codes from image files or directly using the camera. CREATE QR CODES AND BARCODES Create your own QR codes or barcodes with the built-in generator. HISTORY View scanned and created codes in history. CSV AND JSON EXPORT Export codes as CSV or JSON files. SETTINGS Customize your app with flexible settings. Supported QR codes: • website links (URL) • WiFi hotspot access information • geo locations • contact data (MeCard, vCard) • calendar events • phones • email • SMS Barcodes and 2D codes: • Data Matrix • Aztec • PDF417 • EAN-13, EAN-8 • UPC-E, UPC-A • Code 39, Code 93 and Code 128 • Codabar • Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF • CODE11, CODE39 and CODE93 • GS1-128, C128-ISBT • MAXICODE, MICROPDF • MSI, HK25, S25, HANXIN, RSS-14 and IATA25
Program Codes
Read full descriptionHide full description
Program Codes is a program code download application (source codes). There are over 20 Windows applications in total. The codes are packed in a RAR file. After downloading, you need to unpack them and open the project in an IDE application. Project types are: C#, C++, Java. The codes only work in a Windows environment. The codes only need an IDE to compile and run programs after compilation. C# and C++ codes need Windows Visual Studio to compile. And Java codes Eclipse. The app is easy to use. To do this, press the Programs button in the main menu and you will see programs that you can download (Projects). Once you have selected an application, press the Open button. You can browse the application files and view them in the application tree. If you want to see the contents of the file, press the Content button, the file must be selected. You can see the contents of the files, not folders. If you want to download a Project, press the Download button. You can download the application if you have upgraded. This is a paid purchase. You can do this by pressing the Upgrade button in the Main menu. You can choose the location of the downloaded file on your device.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super CodeReader at none against Program Codes's 1. Super CodeReader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Program Codes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super CodeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Super CodeReader ships an update fortnightly, Program Codes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super CodeReader | Program Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Gaocang Technology Co., Ltd. | Janek Soomets |
In-app purchases
Super CodeReader
No in-app purchases
Program Codes
- Upgrade Program Codes$12.99
Questions
Is Super CodeReader free?
Is Program Codes free?
Do Super CodeReader or Program Codes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Super CodeReader or Program Codes?
Other comparisons















