Comparison

OLU NFC vs Barcode Stash

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

Head to head
About

OLU NFC

Features
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OLU NFC is a powerful and intuitive NFC utility app designed to help you easily read and write NFC tags with a clean user interface and multi-language support. OLU NFC provides a smooth and reliable experience exclusively on iOS devices. Key Features Read NFC Tags Instantly scan and extract data from supported NFC tags. Write NFC Tags Write text, URLs, and basic NDEF records to compatible tags. Multi-Language Support Available in English, Arabic, and Spanish. More languages coming soon. Dark & Light Themes Automatically adapts to system appearance for an elegant user experience. Fast Performance Optimized reading and writing flow with real-time feedback. Supported NFC Standards NFC Types 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 MIFARE Ultralight ISO 14443 (A/B) tags ISO 15693 NDEF-formatted tags Who Is This App For? NFC hobbyists Developers testing NFC workflows on iOS Businesses managing NFC access cards Users who want to store data on NFC tags Why OLU NFC? Simple Fast Accurate Clean design No unnecessary permissions

About

Barcode Stash

Effortlessly scan, generate, and organize all your barcodes in one secure location. This app supports numerous formats, offers smart actions based on scanned data, and allows for easy sharing and cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Scan 11 barcode formats
  • Generate custom barcodes
  • Organize with descriptions and tags
  • Smart actions for scanned data
  • Map scanned locations
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Export/import in JSON or CSV
Features
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Barcode Stash is a fast, private barcode scanner and generator that keeps your entire barcode library organized in one place. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any barcode and Barcode Stash reads it instantly. Supports 11 formats: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, PDF417, Aztec, DataMatrix, and ITF-14. Bulk mode lets you scan dozens of barcodes in rapid succession - each one is highlighted live in the viewfinder, and duplicates are automatically skipped. CREATE YOUR OWN Generate barcodes from scratch. Pick any supported format, enter your data, and get a pixel-perfect barcode ready to save or share. Real-time input validation catches errors before you tap save. STAY ORGANIZED Every barcode, scanned or created, is saved to a searchable history grouped by date. Add descriptions, tags, and favorites. Batch select to delete, tag, or export multiple barcodes at once. Filter by type, source, favorites, or tags to find what you need fast. SMART ACTIONS Barcode Stash detects what's inside each barcode and offers the right action: open a URL, compose an email, make a call, send an SMS, connect to Wi-Fi, add a calendar event, save a contact, or view a location on the map. MAP YOUR SCANS Barcodes captured with location data appear on an interactive map. Choose between standard, satellite, and hybrid views. Add or update locations on any barcode at any time. SHARE BEAUTIFULLY Share barcodes as a clean image or as a rich card with the barcode type, raw value, description, date, address, and a map snapshot. Choose exactly which details to include - your preferences are remembered. COLLECTION STATS View a breakdown of your barcode library: totals by type, favorites count, tags, locations, and how many you've generated versus scanned. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES iCloud keeps your barcodes in sync across all your devices. Changes sync automatically, no duplicates, no data loss. EXPORT & IMPORT Back up your entire collection as JSON or CSV, or import barcodes from another device. Duplicates are automatically detected and skipped on import. FULLY ACCESSIBLE Complete VoiceOver support throughout the app. Every button, toggle, and barcode row has descriptive labels and hints. Animations respect the Reduce Motion setting. AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No servers. Your barcodes stay on your device and in your iCloud - nowhere else.

Screenshots

OLU NFC4 screens
Barcode Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Stash at every 4 days against OLU NFC's monthly. OLU NFC's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OLU NFC ships an update monthly, Barcode Stash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OLU NFC versus Barcode Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOLU NFCBarcode Stash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOLUعلوAlexis Lours

In-app purchases

None

OLU NFC

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Stash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OLU NFC free?
OLU NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Stash free?
Barcode Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OLU NFC or Barcode Stash have ads?
Neither OLU NFC nor Barcode Stash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OLU NFC or Barcode Stash?
OLU NFC ships an update monthly, and Barcode Stash every 4 days. Most recently, OLU NFC was updated on October 25, 2026 and Barcode Stash on October 24, 2026.

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