Comparison

Barcode Factory Lite vs Nu 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

Nu Scanner

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes to retrieve associated data. This utility app fetches information directly from APIs when available, providing quick access to details.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes
  • Scan QR codes
  • Fetch data from API
  • View scanned information
Features
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This application is used to scan barcodes, QR and fetch data from API if available.

Screenshots

Barcode Factory Lite4 screens
Nu Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nu Scanner at 5.0 against Barcode Factory Lite's 3.7. Barcode Factory Lite's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Nu 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Factory Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Nu Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Factory Lite versus Nu Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory LiteNu Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.Gus Vargas

Customer experience

Barcode Factory Lite

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

Nu Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Nu Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nu Scanner free?
Nu Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Factory Lite or Nu Scanner?
Nu Scanner is rated higher. Barcode Factory Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Nu Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode Factory Lite or Nu Scanner have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory Lite nor Nu Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory Lite or Nu Scanner?
Barcode Factory Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nu Scanner monthly. Most recently, Barcode Factory Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nu Scanner on October 19, 2026.

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