FLAT Code Scanner vs ScanCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLAT Code Scanner
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QR codes, barcodes, and everything in between — FLAT Code Scanner handles them all. FLAT Code Scanner is a fast, easy-to-use app that reads QR codes and a wide variety of barcodes with just a tap. Whether you're scanning product labels at an online shop, transit tickets, or contact info on a business card, this app is ready for every moment of your day. 【Scan】 Just point your camera — codes are recognized automatically. Copy the result instantly or view it directly in the app. Handles dim lighting and fine-detail codes with ease. Supported code types: ・QR Code ・EAN-13 / EAN-8 ・UPC-E ・Code 39 / Code 39 Mod 43 / Code 93 / Code 128 ・PDF417 ・Aztec Code ・ITF / ITF-14 ・DataMatrix 【History】 Every scan is saved automatically. Revisit past scans at any time with a single tap, and swipe to delete any entries you no longer need. 【Simple, Beautiful Design】 A clean UI with no clutter — anyone can pick it up and use it right away. Scan, and History are always one tap away from the bottom navigation bar.
ScanCode
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information like URLs, emails, and phone numbers. Search for products directly on Amazon and Google using barcode scans. All scanned codes are conveniently saved in your history.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode scanning
- Product search on Amazon/Google
- Scan history saved
- URL, email, phone number classification
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This app can scan QRcode & Barcode easily. 【 QR Code 】 URL, e-mail address and the telephone number are classified, and displayed 【 Barcode 】 You can search for goods by Amazon and Google. 【 URL Scheme 】 jp.apptime.scancode:// Scanned codes are saved in history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FLAT Code Scanner at none against ScanCode's shown. FLAT Code Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ScanCode's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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.
FLAT Code Scanner ships an update every 32 months, ScanCode every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLAT Code Scanner | ScanCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobuhide Uzawa | EIICHI KOMINE |
In-app purchases
FLAT Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
ScanCode
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FLAT Code Scanner free?
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Do FLAT Code Scanner or ScanCode have ads?
Which is updated more often, FLAT Code Scanner or ScanCode?
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