Comparison

Barcode Factory Lite vs ProductOrigin

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

ProductOrigin

Features
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Do you know who really owns your favourite brand? Point the camera at a product. Seconds later you see who makes it, which corporation owns the brand, and where it is actually produced. Most people are surprised. THE SHELF DOESN'T LIE – IT JUST DOESN'T TELL YOU EVERYTHING The familiar local brand often belongs to a corporation on another continent. The seal on the pack sometimes certifies the factory, not the product. And the ingredients list tells you what is inside – not where it came from. ProductOrigin makes that visible. In the shop, in seconds, without an account. FIRST THE GLANCE, THEN THE DEPTH The quick check answers the one question on your mind right now: who is behind this? Ten times a day, without buying anything. The in-depth report digs deeper – when you want to know: • Ingredients, matched against your allergen and dietary profile • Seals decoded: what each one checks, and above all what it does not • The supply chain, as far as it is publicly documented • Environment and society – strengths and weaknesses alike, each sourced • Alternatives that do the same job • Current offers, opening the merchant's page directly WE DON'T GIVE SCORES Other apps tell you what is good. We show you what is documented – with source and date. And where the evidence is thin, it says so instead of guessing. The judgement stays with you. That isn't modesty, that's the point. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. NO TRACKERS. Your scans, notes and favourites stay on your device. Credits are small one-off packs, bought when you need them. No subscription. Download ProductOrigin – and take a look at what is really in your kitchen cupboard.

Screenshots

Barcode Factory Lite4 screens
ProductOrigin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Factory Lite at none against ProductOrigin's 5. Barcode Factory Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ProductOrigin sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Factory Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Factory Lite versus ProductOrigin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory LiteProductOrigin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.CultureClub Kulturagentur

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ProductOrigin

One-time5
  • One additional Credit$0.99
  • 10 Scans$1.00
  • Support$1.99
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  • 10 additional Credits$6.99
  • 200 Scans$9.00

Questions

Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProductOrigin free?
ProductOrigin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Factory Lite or ProductOrigin have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory Lite nor ProductOrigin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory Lite or ProductOrigin?
Barcode Factory Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProductOrigin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Factory Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and ProductOrigin on October 5, 2026.

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