Kodly vs QR or Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kodly
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Design QR codes with your logo and colors, create barcodes, make hundreds at once and print them on label sheets. Plenty of apps can scan a code. Kodly builds one from scratch: your brand colors, your logo, a frame β then a print-ready SVG or PDF. CREATE β’ 9 QR types: link, text, Wi-Fi, contact card, phone, email, SMS, location and calendar event β’ 8 barcode formats: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF and Codabar β’ Pick a spot on the map, pull details straight from Contacts β’ Field checks catch a wrong Wi-Fi setting, coordinate or email address before the code is made DESIGN (Pro) β’ 6 dot shapes and 4 corner styles, linear and radial gradients β’ Add your logo; "Scan Me", Wi-Fi and menu frames β’ 25+ ready-made templates, and save your own β’ A contrast warning when a color choice would make the code hard to scan BATCH AND PRINT (Pro) β’ Up to 500 codes at once from a CSV file or a numbered series β’ A4 and Letter label sheets: 8 layouts, up to 80 labels per page, cut marks β’ SVG and PDF vector export that stays sharp at any size SCAN β’ QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more β 19 formats in all β’ Scan from photos, up to 20 images at a time β’ Warnings for suspicious and lookalike domains; flagged links never open without your OK β’ Join a Wi-Fi network from its code in one tap β’ Read and write NFC tags, recognize text (Pro) STAY ORGANIZED β’ History, folders, 14 smart folders and search β’ Export your history as CSV, encrypted backup β’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Control Center button, Shortcuts and Siri β’ No ads; core features work offline FREE AND PRO Scanning, history and folders are free, and so are 3 codes of each QR type and 3 barcodes. Kodly Pro unlocks unlimited creation, the Design Studio, batch generation, printing, SVG/PDF export, NFC reading and writing, text recognition, a check that the links in your codes still work, iCloud history sync and room for 100,000 history items. Kodly Pro is offered as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription; the yearly plan costs much less per month. Payment is charged to your App Store account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY The codes you scan and create stay on your device. There are no third-party analytics or tracking SDKs. iCloud sync is optional and uses only your own private iCloud space. Terms of Use: https://scanly.lesmazer.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://scanly.lesmazer.com/privacy-policy
QR or Barcode
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QR Code or Barcode is the everyday companion for reading codes in the real world, and turning your own content into crisp, shareable QR codes and barcodes. Built around three simple tabs, Scan, Studio, and Timeline. It keeps capture, creation, and recall in one calm, focused flow. SCAN WITH CONFIDENCE Use your camera to decode QR codes and common linear barcodes in everyday lighting. Choose Single when you want one careful read with an inspection sheet you can act on before scanning again. Or switch to Batch when you need to power through a list, a shelf, or an event line without stopping for every tap. A built-in torch helps in dim venues, and thoughtful feedback makes successful reads feel immediate. STUDIO: CREATE, DON'T JUST COPY Jump to Studio when you need a code of your own. Start from practical QR presets - think links, Wi-Fi join codes, messaging-friendly payloads, calendar-style entries, location pins, and social-style shortcuts. Then tune the look so it matches your brand or mood. For retail and logistics style needs, switch to barcode creation with guardrails for common formats like EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, and Code 128, so you can validate before you style. When you are ready, export polished raster assets for slides, packaging mockups, or print tests (export capabilities may require an active subscription). TIMELINE: YOUR MEMORY, ORGANIZED Every scan can land in a chronological timeline with clear type cues, so URLs do not look like plain blobs and Wi-Fi networks are easy to spot at a glance. Open a row to copy, share, or revisit the payload later. Ideal when you are offline later or comparing two similar reads. Batch sessions can be reviewed and, where available with your plan, exported for spreadsheets or archival (CSV, PDF, and plain text options). MAKE IT YOURS Pick an accent that fits your taste, adjust batch timing to match how fast you move, and keep the interface out of the way so the camera and your content stay center stage. SUBSCRIPTION & RESTORE Some advanced exports, batch tooling, and deeper Studio options are offered through an optional in-app subscription. You can restore previous purchases anytime from Settings. Whether you are joining a guest Wi-Fi, checking a product barcode, generating a QR for a flyer, or logging dozens of codes in one pass, QR Code or Barcode is built to stay fast, legible, and respectful of your attention. Privacy Policy: https://polarisview.com/apps/qr-code-or-barcode/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Kodly and QR or Barcode are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Kodly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR or Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kodly ships an update every 3 months, QR or Barcode every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kodly | QR or Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mert Cem CANLI | Isaias Batista |
In-app purchases
Kodly
- Scanly Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Scanly Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Scanly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
QR or Barcode
- Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$44.991 Year
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