CodeForge vs eqIos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
eqIos
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A 10-band equalizer for the music you already own. eqIos is a music player for local audio files stored on your iPhone. It is not a streaming service — it is a tool for the tracks you already have. ■ 10-band graphic equalizer Adjust 32 / 64 / 125 / 250 / 500 / 1K / 2K / 4K / 8K / 16K Hz within ±10 dB. Lift the low end, push vocals forward, tame harsh highs. Dial in a curve that fits the headphones or speakers you actually use. ■ Every song remembers its EQ Save a curve to this song, this album, this artist, or the global default. It comes back on its own the next time you play, resolved song > album > artist > global — a heavier low end for one band, something restrained for one album, decided once and then left alone. There is no save button: move a fader and it is written to whichever scope you picked. Settings > EQ Assignments lists everything you have saved and lets you remove any of it. ■ 22 presets, plus your own Flat, Acoustic, Bass Booster, Classical, Dance, Electronic, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rock, Vocal Booster and more. One tap switches the sound to match the track. Name a curve you like and it joins them under My Presets, where it can be renamed or deleted later. A preamp (±10 dB) keeps the overall level in balance. ■ Supported formats mp3, m4a, wav, and flac. FLAC is decoded natively by iOS, so 24-bit / 96 kHz and higher hi-res files play as-is. ■ Importing music ・Pick files in the Files app ・Paste a direct HTTPS link to an audio file ・Import from your device's Music Library ・Copy files in bulk over Finder / iTunes file sharing Tracks added from Files and the Music Library are referenced in place, so they do not take up storage twice. ■ Library Switch between Songs, Albums, Artists, and Playlists. Albums are ordered by disc and track number, and albums with several contributors are grouped as "Various Artists". Search covers titles, file names, artists, and albums at once. ■ Playlists Create, rename, delete, and reorder by dragging. Play or shuffle a playlist on its own. If you rename a file after importing it, eqIos relinks the track automatically when the match is unambiguous. ■ Player Album art, waveform seek, shuffle, repeat (off / all / one), and AirPlay output selection. Background playback and a mini player are included. ■ Privacy eqIos collects no data. Your audio and your settings stay on the device. There are no analytics tools and no ad SDKs. ■ Before you buy ・This is not a music streaming service. It plays only the audio files you supply. ・DRM-protected tracks, such as Apple Music catalog songs, cannot be played. ・Ogg FLAC (.oga / .ogg) is not supported. ・URL import accepts direct links to audio files only, up to 500 MB per track.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: eqIos at none against CodeForge's shown. CodeForge's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 | CodeForge | eqIos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ferran Espuna | Yusuke Ishiguro |
In-app purchases
CodeForge
No in-app purchases
eqIos
No in-app purchases









