Barcode Factory + vs EV Notifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.)
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Factory + | EV Notifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HullBreach Studios Ltd. | Watta Labs |
Customer experience
Barcode Factory +
EV Notifier
In-app purchases
Barcode Factory +
No in-app purchases
EV Notifier
- Pro Monthly$3.001 Month
- Pro Yearly$30.001 Year
Questions
Is Barcode Factory + free?
Is EV Notifier free?
Do Barcode Factory + or EV Notifier have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory + or EV Notifier?
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