Comparison

Kardian vs Code Wallet

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

Head to head
About

Kardian

Features
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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.

About

Code Wallet

Features
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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 
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 iPhone’s lock screen. Receipt Storage 
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 
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 
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

Screenshots

Kardian4 screens
Code Wallet4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kardian ships an update monthly, Code Wallet weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Kardian versus Code Wallet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKardianCode Wallet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS26.018.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRutger KraaijerCodeFX

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kardian

One-time1
  • Kard Premium$0.99
3 purchases

Code Wallet

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Kardian free?
Kardian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Wallet free?
Code Wallet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kardian or Code Wallet have ads?
Neither Kardian nor Code Wallet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kardian or Code Wallet?
Kardian ships an update monthly, and Code Wallet weekly. Most recently, Kardian was updated on October 30, 2026 and Code Wallet on November 9, 2026.

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