Comparison

Link Sanitizer vs Code Vault

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

Head to head
About

Link Sanitizer

This utility app removes tracking parameters from URLs, protecting your privacy when sharing links. It's a quick and seamless process to sanitize links before sharing them with others.

Highlights
  • Removes tracking information from URLs
  • Sanitizes links via share sheet
  • Protects user profile and personal information
  • Quick and seamless link sharing
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Link Sanitizer removes unwanted tracking informations from URLs. Simply tap the button in the share sheet, let the app sanitize your links, and share them again—without exposing your profile or personal information to others. Quick, secure, and seamless! How to use: 1. Click "Sanitize Link" in the share sheet 2. Share the sanitized link in the new share sheet • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Code Vault

Scan, create, organize, and share various types of barcodes and QR codes. Features include smart location tracking, customizable categories, and code comparison. It offers a modern UI and accessibility enhancements for a user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and EAN/UPC barcodes
  • Create custom barcodes and QR codes
  • Organize codes with customizable categories
  • Track scan locations
  • Compare barcodes side-by-side
  • Share codes easily
  • Add notes and details to codes
Features
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Ultimate Barcode & QR Scanner CodeVault is your all-in-one solution for scanning, creating, organizing, and sharing barcodes and QR codes. Whether you're tracking products, scanning event tickets, or generating your own codes, CodeVault handles it all with ease and precision. Key Features: • Powerful Scanning: Quickly scan QR codes, EAN/UPC barcodes, PDF417, Code 128, and more—from your camera or photos (new!). • Codabar Support: Full support for creating and managing Codabar barcodes (e.g., for library cards like SFPL, NYPL, BPL, blood bags, and shipping labels). Scanning support coming soon! • Code Generator: Create your own custom barcodes and QR codes for any purpose. • Smart Location Tracking: Optionally track where you scanned each code - perfect for shopping, inventory management, or location-based collections. • Advanced Organization: Categorize and sort your codes with a customizable category system. • Code Comparison: Compare barcodes side-by-side to verify matches or identify differences. • Sharing Made Easy: Share codes with other CodeVault users or export as images. • Clone Functionality: Duplicate codes with a single tap for quick editing or sharing. • Detailed History: Keep track of all your scanned codes with a comprehensive scan history. • Notes & Details: Add personal notes to each code for reference. • Instant Launch: Skip the splash screen and open straight to the scanner (new!). • Modern UI: Enjoy a visually unified, grouped background style throughout the app (new!). • Accessibility: Enhanced voice control, labels, and haptic feedback for a more inclusive experience (new!). • Scanning Engine Choice: Select between AVFoundation and Vision for barcode detection (new!). Perfect For: • Shoppers comparing product codes • Event organizers verifying tickets • Small business inventory management • Library book tracking • Personal collection organization • Sharing contact information via QR codes • Creating membership or loyalty cards CodeVault respects your privacy - your data remains on your device and is never shared without your permission. Location tracking is completely optional and can be enabled or disabled at any time. Download CodeVault today and experience the most versatile, user-friendly code management solution available!

Screenshots

Link Sanitizer4 screens
Code Vault3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Vault at none against Link Sanitizer's 1. Code Vault also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Link Sanitizer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Code Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link Sanitizer ships an update every 6 months, Code Vault every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Link Sanitizer versus Code Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink SanitizerCode Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalvin LiangMichael Smolkin

Customer experience

Link Sanitizer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Code Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Link Sanitizer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

Code Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link Sanitizer free?
Link Sanitizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Vault free?
Code Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link Sanitizer or Code Vault have ads?
Neither Link Sanitizer nor Code Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link Sanitizer or Code Vault?
Link Sanitizer ships an update every 6 months, and Code Vault every 4 days. Most recently, Link Sanitizer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Code Vault on October 30, 2026.

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