Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Assistant vs Barcode Factory Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code & Barcode Assistant

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The quickest and most powerful QR Code / Barcode Reader & Scanner, ever! QR Code & Barcode Assistant helps you scan and decode all the QR codes and barcode around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way. Complete Scanner Features: - QR Code & Barcode Assistant: Scan all kinds of QR codes & barcode. - QR Code & Barcode Assistant: Scan product barcodes and QR code. - QR Code & Barcode Assistant: Save your scans or your creations to History. - QR Code & Barcode Assistant: Search your saved scans or creations very easy. - QR Code & Barcode Assistant: Share codes via SMS, Email, Twitter, and Facebook. - QR Code & Barcode Assistant: Save a new QR code or barcode genarations to Photos in your device safety. - QR Code & Barcode Assistant: Display QR codes and barcodes on the screen.

About

Barcode Factory Lite

This utility app allows users to scan and generate various 1D and 2D barcodes. It supports numerous symbologies for scanning and offers generation in several common formats. Features include augmented reality scanning and split-screen functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Generate barcodes in multiple formats
  • Supports numerous barcode symbologies
  • Augmented Reality (AR) scan mode
  • Split-screen multitasking support
  • Handles all device orientations
Features
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Barcode Factory Lite 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 and creates barcodes in 4 common formats. The app supports all device orientations and dynamic split-screening with other apps on supported devices. In Augmented Reality (AR) Scan mode, labels hover over barcodes in real-time. Scan the following barcode symbologies: * 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 Generate your own barcodes (included inverted) in the following symbologies: * Aztec * Code-128B * PDF-417 * QR Code --- If you enjoy this app, please consider Barcode Factory Pro, which adds all these features: SCANNER Toggle to scan inverted (white-on-black) barcodes 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 GENERATOR Additional formats: * Codabar (A-sentinels) * Code-39 * Interleaved 2 of 5 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.)

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Assistant4 screens
Barcode Factory Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Factory Lite at every 3 weeks against QR Code & Barcode Assistant's every 5 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Assistant ships an update every 5 months, Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
QR Code & Barcode Assistant versus Barcode Factory Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode AssistantBarcode Factory Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuyen BuiHullBreach Studios Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

QR Code & Barcode Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Assistant free?
QR Code & Barcode Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code & Barcode Assistant or Barcode Factory Lite have ads?
Neither QR Code & Barcode Assistant nor Barcode Factory Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Assistant or Barcode Factory Lite?
QR Code & Barcode Assistant ships an update every 5 months, and Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Assistant was updated on September 29, 2026 and Barcode Factory Lite on June 4, 2026.

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