Comparison

Barcode Factory Lite vs Barcode generator and scanner

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

Head to head
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.)

About

Barcode generator and scanner

Create, scan, and share various types of barcodes and QR codes. Customize their appearance with colors, transparency, and even add logos or images to QR codes. Supports multiple languages and includes text-to-speech functionality.

Highlights
  • Generate various barcode types
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Share generated codes
  • Customize barcode colors
  • Artistic QR code customization
  • Text-to-speech functionality
Features
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Powerful barcode and QR code generator and scanner. Languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu and Vietnamese. Generate, scan, and share many types of barcodes and QR codes. Please note: not all barcode formats are supported on every device. Scan barcodes and QR codes directly from images stored on your device. Create artistic QR codes with extensive customization options: Gradients, custom shapes, custom colors, logo/foreground images, background images. Create smart QR codes for: geolocation, contacts, URLs, and more. Simply choose a type, enter your details, and generate your QR code instantly. QR code text compression is supported. When enabled in the settings, the content is compressed using GZip to reduce size. To read compressed QR codes, a compatible scanner is required, such as the scanner included in this app. Text-to-speech is supported. Available languages depend on your device. Privacy: works offline, no data is being sent to me.

Screenshots

Barcode Factory Lite4 screens
Barcode generator and scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode generator and scanner at 5.0 against Barcode Factory Lite's 3.7. Barcode Factory Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 generator and scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Factory Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode generator and scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Factory Lite versus Barcode generator and scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory LiteBarcode generator and scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.Geert Geerits

Customer experience

Barcode Factory Lite

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

Barcode generator and scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode generator and scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode generator and scanner free?
Barcode generator and scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Factory Lite or Barcode generator and scanner?
Barcode generator and scanner is rated higher. Barcode Factory Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Barcode generator and scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode Factory Lite or Barcode generator and scanner have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory Lite nor Barcode generator and scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory Lite or Barcode generator and scanner?
Barcode Factory Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcode generator and scanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Factory Lite was updated on September 18, 2026 and Barcode generator and scanner on September 17, 2026.

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