Kardian vs Code Wallet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kardian
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With Kardian, you always have your loyalty cards close. Features: - Easily add cards by taking a picture, uploading an image or entering the barcode manually. - Already have cards in a different app? Use the import assistant to transfer them all in one go! - Suitable for cards with barcodes as well as QR codes. - Your cards are stored in your personal iCloud storage, if enabled on your device, so you won't lose anything if you switch phones. - Kardian does not use trackers and does not store any data outside your phone and iCloud. On top of these features, you can become Premium with a one-time purchase, giving you permanent access to: - Apple Watch support. - "Cards near me" to show your most relevant cards based on your location - Widgets for even faster access to your favorite cards.
Code Wallet
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Keep your wallet light and your data private. Code Wallet stores all your loyalty cards, receipts, and shopping lists in one clean, simple app. No account needed, no data shared. Loyalty Cards β¨Add all your loyalty cards and pull them up instantly at the checkout. Code Wallet can even generate an Apple Wallet card so your loyalty card lives right on your iPhoneβs lock screen. Receipt Storage β¨Snap and save your receipts directly to your loyalty card. Always have your proof of purchase exactly where you need it. No more digging through bags or emails. Shopping Lists β¨Build shopping lists and link them to your loyalty card, so everything for that store is in one place. Simple, fast, and always with you. Private by Design β¨Your data is yours. Code Wallet is built with privacy at its core. Everything is stored on your device and synced privately via iCloud across all your Apple devices. Why Code Wallet? β’ No account or login required β’ iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad β’ Apple Wallet integration for loyalty cards β’ Receipts and shopping lists linked to your loyalty card for easy access β’ Clean, intuitive design β’ Private by design: your data never leaves your ecosystem
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Code Wallet at weekly against Kardian's monthly. Code Wallet also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Kardian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Wallet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kardian ships an update monthly, Code Wallet weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kardian | Code Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rutger Kraaijer | CodeFX |
In-app purchases
Kardian
- Kard Premium$0.99
Code Wallet
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99








