Comparison

Barcode Factory + vs EV Notifier

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Factory +

This utility app scans and generates a wide variety of 1D and 2D barcodes. It features real-time augmented reality scanning and allows for easy export of generated codes. The app also includes face detection capabilities.

Highlights
  • Scan 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Generate barcodes in multiple formats
  • Augmented Reality (AR) scan mode
  • Real-time face detection
  • Drag-and-drop export
  • Supports various barcode symbologies
Features
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Barcode Factory Pro 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 (plus detects faces) and creates barcodes in 7 common formats. The app supports all device orientations and dynamic split-screening with other apps on supported devices to drag-and-drop generated barcodes. In Augmented Reality (AR) Scan mode, labels hover over barcodes and faces in real-time. The app can detect up to 10 faces at once. Scan the following barcode symbologies (including inverted): * 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 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 Generate your own barcodes (included inverted) in the following symbologies: * Aztec * Codabar (A-sentinals) * Code-128B * Code-39 * Interleaved 2 of 5 * PDF-417 * QR Code 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

EV Notifier

This app helps electric vehicle owners find available charging stations from various providers. It sends notifications when a charger becomes free, eliminating the need to check multiple apps. Users can view station details, filter by plug type or network, and manage all their alerts in one place.

Highlights
  • Check charger availability from multiple providers
  • Receive notifications when chargers become available
  • Explore map or search for chargers
  • View charger details and availability
  • Filter by plug type and charging network
  • Manage notifications in one place
Features
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EV Notifier allows you to check charger availability from multiple providers and receive a notification when charging stations become available. Avoid loading multiple apps and refreshing constantly just to know when a charging station is available. Explore the map or search your area for an EV charger from compatible networks. Select a location to see charger details and availability. Use map filters to only show certain charging plugs and/or charging networks. Set up notifications for different charging stations and manage them in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barcode Factory +4 screens
EV Notifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EV Notifier at Free against Barcode Factory +'s $0.99. Barcode Factory +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On review sentiment, 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

EV Notifier is free to download; Barcode Factory + costs $0.99 up front. EV Notifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Barcode Factory + asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Factory + versus EV Notifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory +EV Notifier
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.Watta Labs

Customer experience

Barcode Factory +

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EV Notifier

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory +

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

EV Notifier

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.001 Month
  • Pro Yearly$30.001 Year

Questions

Is Barcode Factory + free?
Barcode Factory + costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Notifier free?
EV Notifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Factory + or EV Notifier have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory + nor EV Notifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory + or EV Notifier?
Barcode Factory + ships an update every 2 months, and EV Notifier every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode Factory + was updated on September 21, 2026 and EV Notifier on August 4, 2026.

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