Comparison

Scan n Gen vs Barcode Generator +++

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

Head to head
About

Scan n Gen

This utility app quickly scans barcodes, QR codes, NFC tags, and text from images using OCR. It also allows users to create and share custom barcodes and QR codes.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Read NFC tags
  • OCR text recognition from images
  • Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
  • Share generated codes and text
  • Flashlight feature for scanning
Features
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Scan n Gen is the fastest scanner for Barcode/QR, NFC reader and OCR/text reader. It can also create Barcode/QR code which can be saved and shared. This is an essential app for every iPhone & iPad device. Additionally, it has an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function to recognize the characters from an image. You can also save the generated text and/or share it through multiple options. Scan n Gen is extremely easy to use: Steps: 1. To scan barcode simply point the rear camera of your device to scan the QR, barcode, or text that you want to decode. The app will automatically detect, scan, and display it. No needs to press any button, take photos, or adjust the zoom. 2. Create QR Codes and Barcodes and save them or share them through email, WhatsApp, Facebook, and more. Generate Codes from URLs, Text Messages, Phone Numbers and/or any free Text. 3. Read data from NFC chips by tapping your phone on a NFC chip. 4. OCR Real-Time Text Scanner scans and extracts text at very high reading speed with the highest accuracy. Features: Scan n Gen scans and read all types of QR/ barcode types (supports multiple formats). Using the app, you’ll be able to generate your own barcodes. With Scan n Gen, you can easily share your barcode with your friends. It also scans and reads NFC Tags. It even supports a Flashlight feature. OCR functionality - Scan and read the text from images stored in your phone or live using the rear camera. Easily convert images to texts so you can edit, save, and share them. Required Permission: Camera: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your camera to scan images/docs/QR/barcodes. Gallery: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your phone gallery so you can easily scan your saved images/docs. Our Scan n Gen App is available with full features as mentioned and it’s free. A must-have app for your iPhone & iPad! Download it now!! For any questions, or if you need assistance, please contact V Group’s Digital team at: digital@vgroupinc.com

About

Barcode Generator +++

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes. Connect to Wi-Fi, access discounts, and share links instantly. Supports all major formats and saves scan history.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code and barcode generation
  • Scan Wi-Fi QR codes to connect
  • Scan promotion and coupon codes
  • Supports all QR & barcode formats
  • Scan history saved
  • Price scanner for online comparison
Features
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The Best Barcode & QR Code Scanner & Creator Free App in the market. Fast, Simple Barcode generator & Barcode Scanner. Scanner app for all formats! The lightning Barcode scanner & QR code scanner app for iPhone devices to scan QR code. It supports all QR/barcode formats! QR Code Reader Free can read and decode all kinds of QR code and barcode, including contacts, products, URL, Wi-Fi, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar, etc. You can also use it to scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts. QR code reader and scanner Barcode scanner Extreme QR scanner app Barcode reader and scanner Features of QR Code Scanner and Barcode Scanner •Want to Connect WIFI directly? Don't worry! WIFI QR Scanner app helps you to connect by just scanning QR Code. •Want to Get Amazing Discount Offers? Just read QR Code by using this Scanme: Free QR Code Reader app. •Do you want to generate your personalized code? Try this QR Code Generator free & Barcode Generator and easily generate all types of QR Code & Barcode. •Really want to increase your social networking? Generate QR Code and share links with your friends and increase your followers via QR Code Scanner 2021. Support all QR & barcode formats QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8... Scan history saved All scan history will be saved for instant viewing at anytime. Price scanner You can scan product barcodes and compare prices online. Auto zoom No need to adjust the zoom, it’s easy to scan far away small QR code and barcode clearly. Scan and read all QR/barcode types including: Contact Information, Phone, Email, Website, Product, Text, SMS, Wifi, Map Location, Event Calendar and more... Scan images from your device's photo gallery or scan images in content from any app. After scanning and auto-decoding, you will be given relevant options to take appropriate action. If the result is a phone number you can add to your contacts or dial this number, if the result is a WiFi network you can connect without entering password... Scan QR codes and barcodes anywhere and get information instantly. Easily view all scanned QR codes and barcodes from the QR code reader and barcode scanner. History is clearly organized, you can add notes to the results and can export to a TXT file , CSV. Subscribe to use the following features: • Barcode/QR code Scanning • Barcode and QR code generator Pricing: 1 Month subscription price: $9.99/month Pricing: 1 Year subscription price: $24.99/year Privacy policy: https://inventoone.com/info/f/privacy-policy---qr-code-app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scan n Gen4 screens
Barcode Generator +++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan n Gen at 100% against Barcode Generator +++'s 25%. Scan n Gen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17). Barcode Generator +++'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Barcode Generator +++ sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scan n Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Generator +++ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Generator +++ has 230 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Scan n Gen's written reviews are positive against 25% of Barcode Generator +++'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan n Gen ships an update every 9 months, Barcode Generator +++ every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan n Gen versus Barcode Generator +++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan n GenBarcode Generator +++
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.5 (230 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5230 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV Group IncINVENTO ONE PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Scan n Gen

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barcode Generator +++

All ratings230 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

Scan n Gen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode Generator +++

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • UPC-A generation fails
  • Code 93 scanning doesn't work
  • Barcode generator produces incorrect barcodes
  • App doesn't show premium pop-up
  • Cannot cancel subscription
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  • App could not locate printer

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add contact us/tech support information
  • Improve printer locating functionality

In-app purchases

None

Scan n Gen

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Barcode Generator +++

Subscriptions15
  • QR code premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR code premium$5.697 Days
  • QR code premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • QR code premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • QR code premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • QR code premium3 Days trial3 variants$9.991 Month
  • App bundle$9.991 Month
  • QR code premium$10.491 Month
  • QR code premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • QR code premium$12.991 Month
  • QR code premium$13.991 Month
  • QR code premium$19.991 Month
  • QR code premium$24.991 Year
  • QR code premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • QR code premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan n Gen free?
Scan n Gen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Generator +++ free?
Barcode Generator +++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan n Gen or Barcode Generator +++?
Barcode Generator +++ is rated higher. Scan n Gen averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Barcode Generator +++ averages 4.5 from 230 ratings.
Do Scan n Gen or Barcode Generator +++ have ads?
Neither Scan n Gen nor Barcode Generator +++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan n Gen or Barcode Generator +++?
Scan n Gen ships an update every 9 months, and Barcode Generator +++ every 9 days. Most recently, Scan n Gen was updated on October 14, 2026 and Barcode Generator +++ on October 14, 2026.

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