Barcode Factory Lite vs Nu Scanner
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.)
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.
- Scan barcodes
- Scan QR codes
- Fetch data from API
- View scanned information
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This application is used to scan barcodes, QR and fetch data from API if available.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Barcode Factory Lite | Nu Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HullBreach Studios Ltd. | Gus Vargas |
Customer experience
Barcode Factory Lite
Nu Scanner
In-app purchases
Barcode Factory Lite
No in-app purchases
Nu Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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