Comparison

Barcode Factory + vs Quick STL Viewer

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Barcode Factory +4 screens
Quick STL Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Factory + versus Quick STL Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Factory +Quick STL Viewer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHullBreach Studios Ltd.KEAT MEN TANG

Customer experience

Barcode Factory +

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

Quick STL Viewer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory +

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Quick STL Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Quick STL Viewer Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Barcode Factory + free?
Barcode Factory + costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick STL Viewer free?
Quick STL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Factory + or Quick STL Viewer have ads?
Neither Barcode Factory + nor Quick STL Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Factory + or Quick STL Viewer?
Barcode Factory + ships an update every 2 months, and Quick STL Viewer every 6 days. Most recently, Barcode Factory + was updated on September 21, 2026 and Quick STL Viewer on September 23, 2026.

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