Comparison

CodePin vs Zouch

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

Head to head
About

CodePin

Easily create and scan QR codes and barcodes for various content types, including links, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Customize your codes with colors and icons, and pin them to your Lock Screen for quick access. Save and manage your scanned history.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone, and vCards
  • Generate common barcodes (Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39, PDF417)
  • Scan codes from camera or photos
  • Customize code colors, error correction, and center icons
  • Pin codes to Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Export codes as PNG and SVG files (Pro feature)
Features
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CodePin is a clean QR code and barcode utility for iPhone. Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers and vCards. Generate common barcodes such as Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417. Scan codes with the camera or from Photos, review the result before using it, and save useful codes to your history. What CodePin can do: • Generate QR codes for common everyday content • Generate common barcodes including Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417 • Build Wi-Fi and vCard QR codes with dedicated forms • Scan QR codes and barcodes with the camera or decode them from images • Open links, compose email, call phone numbers, copy text or add vCards to Contacts • Customize colors, error correction and center icons • Save, search, reload and delete history items • Pin a QR code or barcode to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity • Export standard PNG files CodePin Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited Live Activity starts, iCloud history sync, custom logos, HD PNG export and SVG export with vector QR modules. No account is required. CodePin stores your data on your device, and iCloud sync uses your private iCloud account when enabled.

About

Zouch

Features
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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://basketouch.com/apps/zouch/privacy/ Zouch is a focused QR companion for iPhone: create, scan, organize, and present codes without clutter. CREATE & SCAN • Build QR codes for links, Wi‑Fi, plain text, and contact cards • Scan existing codes with the camera and save them to your library • Share any code as an image in seconds ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Browse everything in All, or group codes into Collections • Search by title, tag, or content • Use tags across collections and pin favorites to the top • Keep a dedicated Widget collection for Lock Screen and Home Screen PRESENT & CUSTOMIZE • Present codes full-screen when you need them • Rotate Widget deck codes on Lock Screen • Pro: customize module color and add your own logo FREE & PRO • Free: up to 3 codes, with a small banner ad • Pro: unlimited codes, no ads, and style customization • Subscribe monthly or annually — managed by Apple, cancel anytime Privacy-minded by design: your QR library stays on your device. No Zouch account required. Made by Basketouch Solutions Spain.

Screenshots

CodePin4 screens
Zouch4 screens

Verdict

The call

CodePin and Zouch are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. CodePin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zouch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodePin ships an update every 9 days, Zouch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CodePin versus Zouch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodePinZouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer甲琦 郭Basketouch Solutions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodePin

One-time1
  • CodePin Pro Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Zouch

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is CodePin free?
CodePin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zouch free?
Zouch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodePin or Zouch have ads?
Neither CodePin nor Zouch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodePin or Zouch?
CodePin ships an update every 9 days, and Zouch every 2 weeks. Most recently, CodePin was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zouch on October 31, 2026.

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