Comparison

Barcode Stash vs Codedas

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

Head to head
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.

About

Codedas

Store and display your membership and loyalty card barcodes and QR codes for quick access at checkout. Easily add codes by typing, scanning, or from photos. Your data is securely stored on your device.

Highlights
  • Store membership and loyalty card codes
  • Add codes via typing, camera, or photo
  • Supports QR, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13
  • Full screen, high brightness display
  • Favorites and tags for organization
  • Lock Screen widget for top favorites
  • Device-only data storage
Features
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Codedas keeps the barcodes and QR codes from your membership and loyalty cards, and shows them in three taps at the register. Easy to add Type the number, or read it from the camera or a photo. QR, Code 128, Code 39, and EAN-13. Scans first time Full screen, full brightness. The number sits under the code, so if a scanner won't read it, you can show the cashier. Official apps in the same list Some codes only exist inside an app, like PayPay. Pick those from a list, or add any app by URL scheme or a Shortcut. No hunting Favorites and tags narrow the list. Open the app and your top three favorites appear on the Lock Screen too. Your data stays with you Everything is stored on your device. Nothing is sent to our servers. Export a JSON backup any time. Codedas Pro (one-time purchase) - Show codes on your Apple Watch. No reaching for your phone. - Near a shop you saved, its card moves to the top. Arrive, and a notification comes. - iCloud keeps every device on your Apple Account in step. Reinstall, and it all comes back. No ads. No subscription. No account.

Screenshots

Barcode Stash4 screens
Codedas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Stash at none against Codedas's 1. Codedas's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Codedas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Barcode Stash against 4.0 for Codedas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Stash ships an update every 4 days, Codedas daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Stash versus Codedas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode StashCodedas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexis LoursDaichi Sasaki

Customer experience

Barcode Stash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Codedas

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Stash

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Codedas

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Barcode Stash free?
Barcode Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codedas free?
Codedas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Stash or Codedas?
Barcode Stash and Codedas are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Barcode Stash or Codedas have ads?
Neither Barcode Stash nor Codedas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Stash or Codedas?
Barcode Stash ships an update every 4 days, and Codedas daily. Most recently, Barcode Stash was updated on September 19, 2026 and Codedas on September 28, 2026.

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