Barcode Factory Lite vs SGS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.)
SGS
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Scan any QR code or barcode to get a real-time validation from Altru. Great for tickets sold today, memberships, or any other field you select using Social Good Software. Common barcodes supported Scan all common barcode formats: QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, Code 39, and many more. View History Quickly view the history for today of all the barcodes scanned in and see if they are valid or invalid. Search For Constituents View data based on field types. If a guest forgot their ticket or membership card you can quickly find them using the search functionality. Zoom and Flashlight Activate the flashlight for reliable scans in dark environments and use double tap to focus the camera to read barcodes even from far distances. Usage Stats Quickly review the usage stats of valid and invalid scans. Great to review how many visitors visited your organization. Barcodes and two-dimensional codes supported: * QRCode * Code_128 * Code_93 * Code_39 * EAN_13 * EAN_8 * Aztec-Code * UPC-A * UPC-E * Data Matrix * PDF-417 * RSS_14 No more web pages to deal with or clunky hardware! One simple easy to use app to scan in barcodes, and validate them with Altru. *****NOTE***** You must have a valid Social Good Software account to be able to use the app. You can get started by creating your account using this link: https://socialgoodsoftware.com/demo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Factory Lite at every 3 weeks against SGS's every 2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Factory Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, SGS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Factory Lite | SGS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HullBreach Studios Ltd. | Salty Slopes LLC |
In-app purchases
Barcode Factory Lite
No in-app purchases
SGS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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