# Moonglow vs MeCode

The clearest difference is update cadence: MeCode at every 2 days against Moonglow's every 8 days. MeCode also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Moonglow's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moonglow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Moonglow against 5.0 for MeCode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeCode has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Moonglow ships an update every 8 days, MeCode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moonglow | MeCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonglow-soft-night-light/id6773199829/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecode-qr-barcode-scanner/id6777681612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [罕天 庞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891940924) | [佩佩 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453936639) |

## What reviewers say

### Moonglow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonglow-soft-night-light/id6773199829)

Transform your device into a gentle night light with adjustable brightness and calming nature sounds. Choose from three moon phases and set a timer for peaceful sleep or quiet moments.

**Highlights:** Soft moonlight with adjustable brightness, Three moon phases, Calming nature sounds (Rain, Wind, Ocean), Seamless sound loops, Adjustable timer with fade-out, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moonglow Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### MeCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecode-qr-barcode-scanner/id6777681612)

This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.

**Highlights:** Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes, Create custom QR codes with styling, Recognize codes from photos and PDFs, Organize codes with Favorites and Collections, Batch code generation, Save and manage scan history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeCode Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| MeCode Pro Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| MeCode Pro (Lifetime) | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moonglow free?

Moonglow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MeCode free?

MeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moonglow or MeCode?

Moonglow and MeCode are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Moonglow or MeCode have ads?

Neither Moonglow nor MeCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moonglow or MeCode?

Moonglow ships an update every 8 days, and MeCode every 2 days. Most recently, Moonglow was updated on September 14, 2026 and MeCode on August 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*