Comparison

Barcode Factory + vs Zebra BT Comms Utility

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

Zebra BT Comms Utility

Features
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We are excited to announce the release of the Zebra BT Comms Utility for iOS, a versatile management tool designed to enhance the functionality of the Zebra WS101 wearable Bluetooth Communication Badge. The application is available for download from the Apple App Store and is designed to provide a seamless management experience on iOS devices. Below covers the features and updates included up to version 1.0.18. Key Features โ€ข Device Information Overview: - View critical device information at a glance, including battery level, device name, Bluetooth address, serial number, Bluetooth transport used for the app connection, and firmware version. - Page Device: Locate a connected WS101 by triggering an alert (plays a tone, flashes the LED, and activates haptics). The alert can be stopped by pressing any button on the device. โ€ข Device Settings Customization: - Notification Sounds: Toggle sound alerts and change the language for voice prompts. โ€ข System Configuration: - Wake Word & Duress Word: Configure custom voice commands to trigger specific actions. - Buttons: Map the P1, P2, and P3 buttons to functions like SDK/Application Control, Call Functions, Microphone mute, etc. โ€ข Other Device Settings: - Notification Control: Configure the behavior of the Duress Action. - Reset & Update: - Firmware Update: Perform firmware updates manually via file selection.. - Factory Reset: Restore the device to its default settings. - Clear Pairing on Dock: A control feature to automatically delete the WS101's saved BT pairing list when the device is docked in its cradle. Enabled by default. โ€ข Diagnostics Tools: - Audio Test: Verify audio functionality by using the record, playback, and Play Ringtone features to test the device's microphone and speaker.

Screenshots

Barcode Factory +4 screens
Zebra BT Comms Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zebra BT Comms Utility at Free against Barcode Factory +'s $0.99. Barcode Factory +'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Zebra BT Comms Utility 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, Zebra BT Comms Utility every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Barcode Factory + versus Zebra BT Comms Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory +Zebra BT Comms Utility
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.Zebra Technologies Corporation

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory +

No in-app purchases

None

Zebra BT Comms Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Factory + free?
Barcode Factory + costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zebra BT Comms Utility free?
Zebra BT Comms Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Factory + or Zebra BT Comms Utility have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory + nor Zebra BT Comms Utility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory + or Zebra BT Comms Utility?
Barcode Factory + ships an update every 2 months, and Zebra BT Comms Utility every 5 months. Most recently, Barcode Factory + was updated on September 21, 2026 and Zebra BT Comms Utility on September 21, 2026.

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