HomeDash vs Barcode Factory +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeDash
Manage your smart home devices with customizable dashboards and intuitive controls. Organize scenes, control multiple devices at once, and create new scenes quickly. Enjoy a reliable and user-friendly experience for all your HomeKit and Matter needs.
- Customizable dashboards
- Organized scenes in folders
- Efficient device management
- Quick scene creation
- Group control
- Spotlight integration
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· No subscription. So far free updates for over 10 years · Thousands of happy customers worldwide HomeDash: The Ultimate HomeKit and Matter App Discover the most beautiful and intuitive way to manage your HomeKit and Matter devices with HomeDash. Designed with a clear focus on user experience, stability, and performance, HomeDash is your complete solution for all HomeKit needs. Key Features: · Customizable Dashboards: Create visually appealing dashboards for effortless device control. · User-Friendly Interface: Quickly access all essential functions with our easy-to-navigate UI. · Organized Scenes: Manage scenes conveniently in folders for better organization. · Efficient Device Management: Apply settings from one device (e.g., a lightbulb) to multiple devices of the same kind with ease. · Quick Scene Creation: Capture current light settings to create new scenes swiftly. · Group Control: Simultaneously control all devices in a group for seamless operation. · Spotlight Integration: Activate scenes directly from Spotlight search for faster access. · Custom Siri Names: Replace accessory names with service names (aka Siri-names) for personalized control. Why Choose HomeDash? · Proven Reliability: Continuously developed for over 10 years with regular updates. · Long-Term Value: Even users from 10 years ago still receive free updates, ensuring ongoing improvements and new features. Enhance your smart home experience with HomeDash, where simplicity meets powerful functionality. Download now and take control of your HomeKit and Matter devices like never before.
Barcode Factory +
This utility app scans and generates a wide variety of 1D and 2D barcodes. It features real-time augmented reality scanning and allows for easy export of generated codes. The app also includes face detection capabilities.
- Scan 1D and 2D barcodes
- Generate barcodes in multiple formats
- Augmented Reality (AR) scan mode
- Real-time face detection
- Drag-and-drop export
- Supports various barcode symbologies
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Barcode Factory Pro handles both sides of the equation with both 1D and 2D barcodes in a number of symbologies. It reads nearly every common format in use today (plus detects faces) and creates barcodes in 7 common formats. The app supports all device orientations and dynamic split-screening with other apps on supported devices to drag-and-drop generated barcodes. In Augmented Reality (AR) Scan mode, labels hover over barcodes and faces in real-time. The app can detect up to 10 faces at once. Scan the following barcode symbologies (including inverted): * Aztec * Codabar * Code-128 (A, B, C) * Code-39 (including Full ASCII and Mod 43) * Code-93(i) * Data Matrix * EAN-13 (including ISBN) * EAN-8 * GS-1 Databar (including Limited and Expanded) * Interleaved 2 of 5 (including Checksum) * ITF-14 * MicroQR * PDF-417 * QR Code * UPC-E Extended Details: * Code-39: VIN parsed for vehicle country and year * EAN-8, EAN-13: GS1 Country codes * EAN-8, EAN-13: Books, serials, drugs, coupons * PDF-417: AAMVA driver license parsed for name and city Detect faces Generate your own barcodes (included inverted) in the following symbologies: * Aztec * Codabar (A-sentinals) * Code-128B * Code-39 * Interleaved 2 of 5 * PDF-417 * QR Code Export your generated barcodes by: * Long-pressing to share to email, AirPrint, iMessage, social media, Photo Gallery, and more! * Drag-and-drop to another app in split-screen (Note: You must return to full screen to resume scanning.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Barcode Factory + at $0.99 against HomeDash's $14.99. Barcode Factory + also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). HomeDash's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ads, 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
HomeDash costs $14.99 and Barcode Factory + $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomeDash ships an update every 10 days, Barcode Factory + every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeDash | Barcode Factory + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (208 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inbrillio UG (haftungsbeschrankt) | HullBreach Studios Ltd. |
Customer experience
HomeDash
Barcode Factory +
In-app purchases
HomeDash
No in-app purchases
Barcode Factory +
No in-app purchases
Questions
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