CortexScan vs Puantio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CortexScan
This app utilizes advanced decoding algorithms to read and interpret over 40 barcode symbologies using your device's camera. It excels at scanning challenging barcodes, including those that are damaged, curved, or reflective, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency.
- Reads 40+ barcode symbologies
- Uses device camera for scanning
- Decodes damaged barcodes
- Scans curved and reflective surfaces
- Proprietary decoding algorithms
- High accuracy and efficiency
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The CortexScan app is a barcode reading application powered by Code's CortexDecoder. CortexDecoder is an enterprise-grade barcode decoder capable of using the built-in camera on your device to read and decode over 40+ barcode symbologies using proprietary decoding algorithms. The power of CortexDecoder is available for virtually all platforms, including embedded systems and Code's own hardware scanners. Code technology allows you to decode any barcode symbology—even on curved or reflective surfaces. Code’s enterprise-grade scanning software can also read damaged, large, or tiny barcodes—get ready for near zero-miss efficiency and increased productivity. For over 20 years, our decoding algorithms have been unmatched in their ability to decode complex barcodes of virtually any print quality, on any surface, at any angle, and compensates for damaged barcodes in less-than-ideal environmental conditions, without fail. Evaluate this app and then contact Code Corporation for more information using the Contact Us button within the app.
Puantio
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Puantio is a focused overtime and leave tracker for people who want a clear record of their own working time. • Calculate overtime from start, end and break times. • Review daily, weekly and monthly totals. • Record annual, unpaid and hourly leave or sick days. • Understand your work pattern with calendar and statistics views. • Export records as CSV or PDF. • Use reminders so entries are not forgotten. • Permanently delete your account and associated data in the app. No ads. Puantio does not collect location or advertising identifiers. The mobile app is a one-time purchase with no subscription. Puantio is not payroll, tax or legal advice. Verify records before using them for official purposes. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CortexScan at Free against Puantio's $1.99. Puantio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
CortexScan is free to download; Puantio costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CortexScan ships an update every 3 months, Puantio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CortexScan | Puantio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Code Corporation | Eser Ulag |
In-app purchases
CortexScan
No in-app purchases
Puantio
No in-app purchases
