Comparison

AppWishlist vs CodeForge

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

Head to head
About

AppWishlist

Easily track app prices and developer releases. Get instant notifications for price drops and new app launches. Supports multiple App Store regions and in-app purchase monitoring.

Highlights
  • Smart wishlist creation
  • Real-time price change notifications
  • Developer following system
  • Global App Store region support
  • In-app purchase monitoring
  • Detailed update logs
  • Share Extension integration
Features
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Keep the apps you love in one place. Follow developers and check their new releases. Organize purchased apps and future favorites in your library, and search by name, developer or category. Explore weekly editorial picks on Today. View app details, regional prices and publicly listed in-app purchase offers. Offers may be incomplete; the price shown at purchase takes precedence. Manually record spending on apps, subscriptions and in-app purchases. Switch between App Store regions and import app links through the share extension. Optional iCloud sync is available in Settings and is off by default. Price and release updates appear when the app checks for changes, subject to network access and system background scheduling. AppWishlist cannot automatically read your purchase history from other apps.

About

CodeForge

Features
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CodeForge is the all-in-one QR code generator and barcode scanner that works completely offline. Create a custom QR code in seconds, scan any code with your camera, and keep a tidy history of everything - no account, no sign-up, fully private. Most QR code apps are cluttered, push you to a website, or lock basic features behind a subscription. CodeForge keeps it simple and powerful: generate professional, styled QR codes and common barcodes right on your device, then read any code with smart one-tap actions. CREATE ANY CODE - Make a QR code for a website link, plain text, WiFi network, contact card, email, SMS, phone number, location or calendar event - Generate common barcodes too: Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A and ITF - See a live preview update instantly as you type - Build a WiFi QR code so guests can connect without typing a password STYLE IT YOUR WAY - Pick custom foreground and background colors to match your brand - Add a smooth color gradient and rounded modules for a premium look - Drop your logo in the center of the QR code - Choose the error-correction level for reliable scanning even when printed small SCAN AND ACT INSTANTLY - Scan any QR code or barcode with the live camera, with a torch for low light - Scan a code straight from a photo in your gallery - CodeForge detects the type and offers smart actions: open link, connect WiFi, save contact, call, send SMS or email, open a map - Copy any result to the clipboard with one tap EXPORT AND SHARE - Export your code as a high-resolution PNG image - Export as a crisp, scalable SVG vector for print and design - Share directly to any app, message or email - Re-open and re-export saved codes anytime ORGANIZED HISTORY - Every code you create and scan is saved automatically - Search and filter by created, scanned or favorites - Star the codes you use most for quick access - Swipe to delete and back up your whole history to a JSON file INSIGHTS AND MORE - See totals, your most-used code types and a 16-week activity heatmap - Pick from six languages and set your default style and error correction - Toggle scan sound and haptics, and auto-open scanned links - Everything is tuned to feel like a polished, premium app PERFECT FOR CodeForge is great for small business owners, marketers, event organizers, restaurants and cafes sharing menus, teachers, and anyone who wants a fast, free QR code maker and barcode scanner that respects their privacy. Privacy first: every QR code is generated on your device and your history never leaves your phone. CodeForge works fully offline - no account, no cloud, no tracking of your codes. Download CodeForge today and create, scan and organize QR codes and barcodes the simple, private way - no subscription, no clutter, just a fast and beautiful QR code maker. Whether you need a quick WiFi QR code for guests, a custom QR code with your logo for your business, a product barcode, or a reliable QR scanner that keeps a searchable history, CodeForge has you covered. It is the QR code generator and barcode reader that puts speed, style and privacy first - perfect for everyday use at home, at work and on the go.

Screenshots

AppWishlist4 screens
CodeForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CodeForge at Free against AppWishlist's $1.99. CodeForge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). AppWishlist's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CodeForge is free to download; AppWishlist costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AppWishlist versus CodeForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppWishlistCodeForge
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鑫 宋Ferran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

AppWishlist

No in-app purchases

None

CodeForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppWishlist free?
AppWishlist costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeForge free?
CodeForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AppWishlist or CodeForge have ads?
CodeForge shows ads; AppWishlist does not.

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