Comparison

Barcode Factory Lite vs PicToCode

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

PicToCode

Features
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Key Features: * OCR Scanning: Accurate text recognition from any image. * Smart Cleaning: Automatically removes all spaces and tabs for clean data output. * Instant Encoding: Generate Barcodes and QR Codes in one tap for easy sharing or saving. * Local History: Persistent storage to keep all your previous scans organized. * Minimalist Design: A sleek B&W aesthetic focused entirely on functionality.

Screenshots

Barcode Factory Lite4 screens
PicToCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Factory Lite at none against PicToCode's 1. Barcode Factory Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). PicToCode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. PicToCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Factory Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode Factory Lite versus PicToCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory LitePicToCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.chuncheng su

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PicToCode

One-time1
  • remove Ad$2.99

Questions

Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicToCode free?
PicToCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Factory Lite or PicToCode have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory Lite nor PicToCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory Lite or PicToCode?
Barcode Factory Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and PicToCode every 3 days. Most recently, Barcode Factory Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and PicToCode on October 19, 2026.

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