Barcode Factory + vs Quick STL Viewer
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.)
Quick STL Viewer
Instantly open and preview 3D STL files with a smooth, responsive interface. Explore models by rotating and zooming, switch to wireframe mode, and customize colors for better visibility. This app offers a distraction-free viewing experience for checking models or print details on the go.
- Instant STL file opening
- Smooth 3D model exploration
- Rotate and zoom functionality
- Wireframe mode for mesh details
- Customizable object and background colors
- No account required
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Quick STL Viewer is a simple and fast app for opening and previewing 3D STL files. Open your files instantly and explore them in a smooth, responsive 3D environment. Rotate, zoom, and inspect models with ease. Switch to wireframe mode to examine mesh details, or customize object and background colors for better visibility. Built with a focus on simplicity and usability, Quick STL Viewer keeps the experience clean and distraction-free without unnecessary complexity. No accounts required. Just open and view your files. Whether you're quickly checking a model, reviewing print details, or inspecting geometry on the go, Quick STL Viewer provides a lightweight and streamlined STL viewing experience. Pro Features - Unlimited STL Viewing - Wireframe - Rotation - Rotation Speed - Background Color - Background Image Privacy Policy: https://important-anaconda-77e.notion.site/Quick-STL-Viewer-33443a8b7595809dbfd1e8a1bb0191ad Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Quick STL Viewer at Free against Barcode Factory +'s $0.99. Quick STL Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Barcode Factory +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On review sentiment, 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
Quick STL Viewer is free to download; Barcode Factory + costs $0.99 up front. Quick STL Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Barcode Factory + asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Factory + ships an update every 2 months, Quick STL Viewer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Factory + | Quick STL Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HullBreach Studios Ltd. | KEAT MEN TANG |
Customer experience
Barcode Factory +
Quick STL Viewer
In-app purchases
Barcode Factory +
No in-app purchases
Quick STL Viewer
- Pro Plan Weekly$0.997 Days
- Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Quick STL Viewer Lifetime$29.99
Questions
Is Barcode Factory + free?
Is Quick STL Viewer free?
Do Barcode Factory + or Quick STL Viewer have ads?
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