Comparison

Kodly vs QR & Barcode

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

Head to head
About

Kodly

Features
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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 — then a print-ready SVG or PDF. CREATE • 9 QR types: link, text, Wi-Fi, contact card, phone, email, SMS, location and calendar event • 8 barcode formats: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF and Codabar • Pick a spot on the map, pull details straight from Contacts • Field checks catch a wrong Wi-Fi setting, coordinate or email address before the code is made DESIGN (Pro) • 6 dot shapes and 4 corner styles, linear and radial gradients • Add your logo; "Scan Me", Wi-Fi and menu frames • 25+ ready-made templates, and save your own • A contrast warning when a color choice would make the code hard to scan BATCH AND PRINT (Pro) • Up to 500 codes at once from a CSV file or a numbered series • A4 and Letter label sheets: 8 layouts, up to 80 labels per page, cut marks • SVG and PDF vector export that stays sharp at any size SCAN • QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more — 19 formats in all • Scan from photos, up to 20 images at a time • Warnings for suspicious and lookalike domains; flagged links never open without your OK • Join a Wi-Fi network from its code in one tap • Read and write NFC tags, recognize text (Pro) STAY ORGANIZED • History, folders, 14 smart folders and search • Export your history as CSV, encrypted backup • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Control Center button, Shortcuts and Siri • 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

About

QR & Barcode

Quickly scan QR codes and various barcodes, recognizing URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for different content types and scan documents in high quality. All scans are saved for easy access and organization.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Document scanning
  • Offline functionality
  • Scan history and library
  • Share generated QR codes
Features
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QR & Barcode: Scan and Create - fast, reliable, easy to use. SCAN QR CODES & BARCODES Instantly scan QR codes, barcodes, EAN-13, UPC and more with your iPhone camera. URLs, WiFi passwords, contact info and product details are automatically recognized. CREATE QR CODES Generate colorful QR codes for URLs, text, phone, email, SMS, WiFi, WhatsApp, Instagram and more. Save and share with one tap. LIBRARY & HISTORY All scans are automatically saved to history. Keep your QR codes organized in your colorful library. DOCUMENT SCANNING Scan documents and receipts in high quality. Save as PDF and share. PRIVACY FIRST No account needed. Works completely offline.

Screenshots

Kodly4 screens
QR & Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR & Barcode at none against Kodly's 3. QR & Barcode also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Kodly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kodly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QR & Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodly ships an update every 6 weeks, QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kodly versus QR & Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodlyQR & Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMert Cem CANLIEmin Burak YILDIRIM

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Kodly

Subscriptions3
  • Scanly Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Scanly Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Scanly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

QR & Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodly free?
Kodly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kodly or QR & Barcode have ads?
QR & Barcode shows ads; Kodly does not.
Which is updated more often, Kodly or QR & Barcode?
Kodly ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kodly was updated on October 24, 2026 and QR & Barcode on October 24, 2026.

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