Comparison

GiroCode vs iban24

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

Head to head
About

GiroCode

Features
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Stop dictating your IBAN: GiroCode Generator creates a QR code for your bank account in seconds – including amount and payment reference. Friends simply scan it with their banking app (Sparkasse, Volksbank, ING, comdirect, and many more) and the transfer form is filled in automatically. PERFECT FOR • Splitting restaurant and travel costs with friends • Selling on classifieds or at the flea market • Club fees and group funds • Adding a payment QR code ("GiroCode") to invoices • Shared flats, gift collections, and more HOW IT WORKS Add your account once (name + IBAN) Enter amount and reference Share or show the QR code – done YOUR BENEFITS • Personal: your photo at the center of the QR code • Multiple accounts, each with its own picture and name • History: resend or duplicate previous codes • 100% privacy: all data stays on your device – no sign-up, no cloud, works offline • Standards-compliant EPC QR code (GiroCode), compatible with virtually all German and Austrian banking apps Try GiroCode Pro free for 3 days. Then continue flexibly with a subscription (cancel anytime) or a one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iban24

Features
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With iban24, you have practical tools for IBANs, bank details and SEPA payments right on your iPhone. Check whether an IBAN is plausible, identify potential typing errors and retrieve important bank information such as the bank name, BIC, bank code (BLZ) or account number. If you only have old account details, you can quickly calculate the corresponding German IBAN from the account number and bank code. You can also create SEPA QR codes for bank transfers. Enter the recipient, IBAN, amount and payment reference, generate the QR code and use it for invoices, payment requests, donations or other SEPA payments. The app is ideal if you want to check bank details quickly, better understand IBANs or share payment information more easily. Features: • Check IBANs for free • Display the bank name, BIC, bank code (BLZ) and account number • Calculate a German IBAN from an account number and bank code • Create SEPA QR codes for bank transfers • Easy to use with no sign-up required • Quick access at home, in the office or on the go iban24 does not store your entries and securely transmits data using SSL. Please note: The check helps identify formatting errors and implausible details. It does not replace payment authorisation by your bank and does not guarantee that an account actually exists or belongs to the intended recipient.

Screenshots

GiroCode4 screens
iban244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iban24 at none against GiroCode's 2. iban24 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). GiroCode's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. GiroCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iban24 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GiroCode ships an update every 10 days, iban24 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
GiroCode versus iban24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiroCodeiban24
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTG Ventures GmbHThorsten Krueger

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GiroCode

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • One Year3 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

iban24

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GiroCode free?
GiroCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iban24 free?
iban24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GiroCode or iban24 have ads?
Neither GiroCode nor iban24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GiroCode or iban24?
GiroCode ships an update every 10 days, and iban24 monthly. Most recently, GiroCode was updated on October 9, 2026 and iban24 on October 12, 2026.

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