Comparison

QR Code Creator Professional 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 Creator Professional

Easily create and scan QR codes for various data types like URLs, text, and contacts. Save, share, and manage your generated codes with a user-friendly interface. Access a history of scanned codes and open links directly.

Highlights
  • Create QR Codes
  • Scan QR Codes
  • Direct URL opening
  • Share QR Codes
  • Favorites and history
  • Save as image
  • Manage scan process
Features
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QR Codes are becoming more and more common. As link to websites, product information, business cards. Create QR Codes in a simple way. Just enter your text, URL, SMS or your vCard contact data. The QR Code is generated automatically. You can save and share the QR Code afterwards. Scan QR Codes quickly and accurately. Simply start the app and point the camera at the QR Code. The app reads all formats like text, links, SMS, contact data etc. If you enter a URL, the corresponding web page can be opened directly. Created codes can be saved as favorites or found and managed in the history. The app also offers various functions for sharing the codes, such as SMS, mail, save as image, display on screen, copy to clipboard. Main functions - Creating QR Codes - Scanning QR Codes - Direct opening for URL links - Share - Favourites and history - Management of the scan process - Display QR Code as image - Display Content of the QR Code Characteristics: - Simple and user friendly - Applicable without Internet connection - Optimized for smartphones and tablets - New program functions automatically available - Can be extended if required

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 Creator Professional4 screens
Barcode Factory Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Factory Lite at 3.7 against QR Code Creator Professional's 1.0. Barcode Factory Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Creator Professional's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. QR Code Creator Professional sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Factory Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Factory Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of QR Code Creator Professional's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barcode Factory Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Creator Professional ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QR Code Creator Professional versus Barcode Factory Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Creator ProfessionalBarcode Factory Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisunia GmbHHullBreach Studios Ltd.

Customer experience

QR Code Creator Professional

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Barcode Factory Lite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Creator Professional

One-time1
  • Generate QR Code$4.99
None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Creator Professional free?
QR Code Creator Professional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Creator Professional or Barcode Factory Lite?
Barcode Factory Lite is rated higher. QR Code Creator Professional averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barcode Factory Lite averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do QR Code Creator Professional or Barcode Factory Lite have ads?
QR Code Creator Professional shows ads; Barcode Factory Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Creator Professional or Barcode Factory Lite?
QR Code Creator Professional ships an update every 2 months, and Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Creator Professional was updated on October 7, 2026 and Barcode Factory Lite on September 18, 2026.

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