ECD Calculator vs Code Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECD Calculator
This utility app assists drilling and mud engineers in calculating Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD) at any point during operations. It offers a streamlined process with just a few clicks.
- ECD calculation
- Drilling engineering
- Mud engineering
- Point-of-operation calculation
- Streamlined interface
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ECD calculator help drilling and mud engineers calculate the ECD at any point with a few click
Code Scanner
Instantly scan and create various QR and barcode types, including Wi-Fi, contacts, and product information. Organize your scan history with folders and search functionality. Offers advanced creation options with custom styling and logo overlays.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly
- Create custom QR codes with styling
- Support for Wi-Fi, contacts, and product barcodes
- Searchable scan history
- Organize codes with folders
- Batch scan mode
- Export codes in various formats
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Scan any QR code or barcode in a snap — and create your own. CodeScanner reads Wi-Fi codes, links, contacts, and product barcodes instantly, with a full searchable history. EVERY CODE, INSTANTLY UNDERSTOOD • Wi-Fi codes → join the network with one tap • Contact cards (vCard) → save straight to Contacts • Authenticator codes (TOTP) → see live 6-digit tokens • Grocery & product barcodes → nutrition, ingredients, Nutri-Score • Calendar events → add to your calendar • Links, phone numbers, SMS, email, and locations — all parsed automatically ALL MAJOR FORMATS QR Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, PDF417, Aztec, DataMatrix, and Google Authenticator. CREATE QR CODES WORTH SHARING • 12 content types: Text, URL, Wi-Fi, Contact, Email, Phone, SMS, App Link, Spotify, Maps, Calendar event, Payment (PayPal / Venmo / Cash App) • Solid colors or two-tone gradients • Square, rounded, or dot module shapes • Logo overlay — drop your brand in the center • Export as PNG, PDF, or SVG BARCODE BUILDER Generate Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, ITF-14, or Codabar with built-in validation and optional human-readable text under the bars. ORGANIZE EVERYTHING • Color-coded folders for scans and created codes • Favorites to pin what you use most • Search and filter your history • Bulk export to CSV, JSON, or plain text • Continuous batch scan mode for back-to-back codes PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every scan, every created code, every folder stays on your device in a local database. No account required. No cloud sync. No tracking. GO PRO — 7 DAYS FREE • Unlimited scan history • Product & food info from Open Food Facts • Folders and favorites • Batch scan mode • CSV, JSON, and text export • Full QR styling: colors, gradients, logos, module shapes After your 7-day free trial, Pro is $4.99/month, billed to your Apple ID. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://codescanner.tech/privacy Terms of Use: https://codescanner.tech/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ECD Calculator at free against Code Scanner's free with in-app purchases. ECD Calculator also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. ECD Calculator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Code Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ECD Calculator against 5.0 for Code Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECD Calculator has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ECD Calculator ships an update every 5 days, Code Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECD Calculator | Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drillsoft LLC | BRIAN ALEXANDER LOBO-AMARO |
Customer experience
ECD Calculator
Code Scanner
In-app purchases
ECD Calculator
- 50 credits$3.99
- 300 Credits$9.99
Code Scanner
- Code Scanner Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Code Scanner Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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