PIPin vs CodeForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIPin
Control and view any Mac window directly from your iPhone or iPad. Stream your Mac's screen to your mobile device for remote access, keeping important information visible, or multitasking.
- Remote Mac window control
- On-screen keyboard with modifiers
- Real iOS Picture-in-Picture support
- Local-only Wi-Fi streaming
- Zero account setup
- Multiple pinned window grid
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Keep an eye on — and control — any Mac window right from your iPhone or iPad. Pin a window on your Mac with ⌥⇧X and it instantly appears on this app. Watch an AI agent work, keep a doc or dashboard visible while you do something else, or take over and drive your Mac from the couch. You'll need the free PIPin Mac app — get it at pipin.jylljy.top. • Remote control. Tap to click, long‑press to right‑click, two‑finger swipe to scroll. Switch to trackpad mode for relative cursor moves. iPad trackpad and Bluetooth mouse scroll work too. • Type from anywhere. The on‑screen keyboard ships with sticky ⌘ ⌥ ⌃ ⇧ modifiers and arrow / esc / tab / delete keys, so Cmd‑Tab, Cmd‑C, and friends just work. • Real iOS Picture‑in‑Picture. Leave the app and the stream shrinks into a system PIP window that stays on top of anything else you do on iPhone or iPad. • Local‑only. Streams over your Wi‑Fi network via MultipeerConnectivity. Nothing touches the cloud. • Zero account. Open the Mac app, open this app on the same Wi‑Fi, tap your Mac, done. • Multiple PIPs. See every pinned window in a grid, tap to zoom. • Pinch and pan on the detail view; double‑tap to fill the screen.
CodeForge
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PIPin at none against CodeForge's shown. CodeForge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PIPin | CodeForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 嘉银 李 | Ferran Espuna |
In-app purchases
PIPin
No in-app purchases
CodeForge
No in-app purchases









