Comparison

Barcode Factory + vs Network Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Network Map

Features
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Network Map provides fast, intuitive access to global electricity infrastructure. Built for energy professionals, it enables users to explore transmission lines, substations, renewable energy projects, and distribution networks across the National Electricity Market. Designed for planners, developers, analysts, and consultants, Network Map supports critical decisions with location-aware tools and spatial insights. Key Features: * National coverage of electricity networks * Detailed substation, transmission, and renewable asset data * Location-based tools for identifying nearby infrastructure * Optimized for fast access on mobile and tablet Supports project planning, investment analysis, and feasibility studies Network Map helps reduce time spent navigating static datasets by providing a single, integrated map-based platform. Whether in the office or in the field, access the infrastructure data you need, when you need it.

Screenshots

Barcode Factory +4 screens
Network Map1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Map at Free against Barcode Factory +'s $0.99. Network Map also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Network Map is free to download; Barcode Factory + costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Factory + ships an update every 2 months, Network Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Barcode Factory + versus Network Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory +Network Map
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.Rosetta Analytics

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory +

No in-app purchases

None

Network Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Factory + free?
Barcode Factory + costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Map free?
Network Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Factory + or Network Map have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory + nor Network Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory + or Network Map?
Barcode Factory + ships an update every 2 months, and Network Map every 5 days. Most recently, Barcode Factory + was updated on October 8, 2026 and Network Map on October 25, 2026.

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