Comparison

Barcode Generator vs Barcode

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Generator

Easily create and scan various barcode formats, including QR codes. Customize labels with background colors and print multiple pages. Store scanned barcode data directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Generates multiple barcode types (Code 128, QR, EAN-13, etc.)
  • Scans existing barcodes and stores data
  • Creates printable labels
  • Supports multi-page printing
  • Customizable label background colors
Features
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Barcode Generator makes barcode labels, prints them, and reads barcodes with your camera. Everything stays on your device. CREATE • 20 barcode types: Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISBN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI Plessey, Pharmacode, POSTNET, Australia Post 4-State, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417 and Aztec. • The preview updates as you type. Check digits are added for you, and a value that cannot be encoded says why. • Serial numbers: step the number up or down (SN-0099 to SN-0100), or go to the next number automatically after each print. • Give a label a name, such as "Front door" or "Shelf A3", so it is easy to find later. PRINT • AirPrint to any printer, including roll-fed label printers, which use only as much paper as the sticker needs. • Print sheets: choose saved barcodes, set how many copies of each, pick 1 to 4 columns on A4 or US Letter, add dashed cutting guides, and preview every page before printing. • Label colour with adjustable opacity. A contrast check warns you if a colour would make bars hard to scan. SCAN • Scan with the camera, with a torch for dim places, or read a barcode from a photo. • Reads QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5 and Codabar. • Open links, copy the value, or turn any scan into a printable label. ORGANISE • Every saved and scanned code in one searchable list. • Export the whole list, or just the codes you select, to an Excel workbook with a picture of each barcode, its name, value and type. • Share any barcode as an image. MAKE IT YOURS • Three themes, Indigo, Ocean and Graphite, each in light and dark. • Works on iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. The app collects no data and sends nothing anywhere. Your barcodes are stored only on your device.

About

Barcode

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. This app decodes various types of information, including text, URLs, contacts, and Wi-Fi credentials. It also allows you to create custom QR codes for sharing and saving.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Decode text, URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi
  • Save and share generated codes
  • View product information
  • Offline scanning support
  • Scan history management
Features
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The best QR code reader & barcode scanner QR code reader & barcode scanner: Read qr code, scan barcode, QR code generator including text, URL, ISBN, contact, calendar, email, location QR code reader is the best scan QR code application, the fastest. It is both QR code scanner, QR code generator and barcode scanner. QRcode reader is designed to decode (scan code) and encode (create QR) information, The barcode scanner app can scan and read all QR code types including text, URL, ISBN, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi and many other formats. Never been deciphered so easily. Just with your cell phone, you can read the information behind the square barcode / QRcode quickly in just seconds. QRcode reader application is really easy to use it. Open the application -> Scan -> point the camera to QR code or bar code that you want to scan, QRcode Reader will automatically recognize any QRcode. When scanning the QR, if the code contains a URL, you can open browser to the site by press browser button. If the code contains only text, you can instantly see. QR code generator application can generate QR code types and allows you to save, share code you just created. The barcode scanner is best supported for your devices. Enjoy all the benefits of scanning QR codes /barcode everytime, everywhere. Features of QR code reader - Easily scan QR code and generate code - Powerful QR decode speed - QRcode generator allow you to encrypt personal information, create codes for messages, wifi, phone numbers, location and share with friends. - Generate QR code for a piece of text, a web link - Create QR code for the message you want to send to your friends or relatives - Generate code for the directions map where you will go and share it with everyone. - Create QR from contacts or bookmarks for your friend to scan it on their device - Barcode Scanner allows you to view detailed product information by QRcode at stores, supermarkets, ... - QRcode scanner does not need Internet connection to scan QR code/ barcode - The QR code generator can saves and shares code you just encrypted - Save QR history, filter support and search your QR scan history QR code scanner is widely used to decode QR/barcode such as ISBN, EAN, UPC, matrix data and other codes. QR code reader is designed with the permission of the camera. If you are interested in security, this is the application that scans the code you need. It is safe and fully compatible with your devices The barcode scanner is comparable to a professional QRcode reader, QR code reader. QR code scanner is very fast and useful Please give me your feedback to improve the app in next vertion!

Screenshots

Barcode Generator4 screens
Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode at 4.2 against Barcode Generator's 2.8. Barcode also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 58 months). Barcode Generator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode has 535 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Barcode Generator's written reviews are positive against 65% of Barcode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Generator ships an update every 58 months, Barcode every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Generator versus Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode GeneratorBarcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (37 ratings)4.2 (535 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews65.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37535 — better
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhirenkumar patelHuy Nguyen Dang

Customer experience

Barcode Generator

All ratings37 ratings
Positive37.8%
Neutral18.9%
Negative43.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%

Barcode

All ratings535 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative28.4%

Bugs and requests

Barcode Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Generator

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Generator free?
Barcode Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Generator or Barcode?
Barcode is rated higher. Barcode Generator averages 2.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Barcode averages 4.2 from 535 ratings.
Do Barcode Generator or Barcode have ads?
Barcode shows ads; Barcode Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Generator or Barcode?
Barcode Generator ships an update every 58 months, and Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Generator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Barcode on November 3, 2026.

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