QRCodeGen+ vs Barcode Factory Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCodeGen+
Easily generate and read QR and barcodes for various data types, including websites, contacts, and Wi-Fi. Customize code appearance with colors, logos, and backgrounds. Save, print, or access codes instantly from widgets and Apple Watch.
- Generate QR codes for websites, contacts, Wi-Fi, and more
- Read QR and barcodes quickly with camera
- Customize QR code colors and backgrounds
- Add custom logos to QR codes
- Save, print, or share generated codes
- View codes on widgets and Apple Watch
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QRCodeGen + is an application to generate QR Codes and BarCodes, being also a reader for the same codes. With QRCodeGen + you can generate codes for WebSites, phone numbers, Email addresses, YouTube addresses, VCard's, locations, and links to Wi-Fi routers. QRCodeGen + is also a fast and efficient code reader, just by pointing. You can save the code for later viewing, or you can access it right away. QRCodeGen + lets you change the colors of the QR code as well as the background. You can also change the name, or place a logo of your choice in the center of your QRCode. You can simply point the camera at the text you want, take a photo, and quickly create your QRCode. You can also speech your text. The App also allows, among other things, save the image in Photos, in Files, or print directly. You can see your QRCodes directly on the Widget and on your Apple Watch. QrCodeGen + is completely free of advertising or in app purchases.
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.
- 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
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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.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Barcode Factory Lite at Free against QRCodeGen+'s $2.99. Barcode Factory Lite also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On ratings volume, 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
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download; QRCodeGen+ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Factory Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
QRCodeGen+ ships an update every 6 months, Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCodeGen+ | Barcode Factory Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paulo Correia | HullBreach Studios Ltd. |
Customer experience
QRCodeGen+
Barcode Factory Lite
In-app purchases
QRCodeGen+
No in-app purchases
Barcode Factory Lite
No in-app purchases
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