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 +

Create custom barcodes with this utility app. It also allows you to scan existing barcodes, copy their data, or save the generated barcodes.

Highlights
  • Barcode generation
  • Barcode scanning
  • Copy scanned content
  • Save generated barcodes
Features
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Using this app you can generate barcodes as you wish and this app also supports barcode scanning. Once you scan a barcode, you can copy its content to clipboard or save the barcode.

Screenshots

Scan n Gen4 screens
Barcode Generator +3 screens

Verdict

The call

Scan n Gen and Barcode Generator + both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scan n Gen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Barcode Generator +'s. Scan n Gen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scan n Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Scan n Gen against 3.3 for Barcode Generator +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Scan n Gen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Barcode Generator +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan n Gen ships an update every 9 months, Barcode Generator + every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scan n Gen versus Barcode Generator +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan n GenBarcode Generator +
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better3.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV Group IncAshen Ishanka Costha

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 ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scan n Gen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Generator +

One-time1
  • Barcode Generator Premium$0.99

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 +?
Scan n Gen is rated higher. Scan n Gen averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Barcode Generator + averages 3.3 from 11 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 7 months. Most recently, Scan n Gen was updated on October 14, 2026 and Barcode Generator + on September 29, 2026.

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