Comparison

MyCodeScanner vs Barcode Generator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

MyCodeScanner

Scan & create QR and barcodes

About

MyCodeScanner

Features

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Scan barcodes Scan QR codes Generate QR and bar codes Share your generated codes Open links embedded in QR codes* The app will automatically open a url within the app if a link is embedded in a QR code. With the anti-phishing feature, you will be notified if a suspicious URL is noticed.

About

Barcode Generator

Features

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Barcode Generator Lite te permite escanear y crear códigos de barras. Lleva un registro de códigos que te interesen. Códigos Disponibles: UPC-A EAN-13 QR

Screenshots

MyCodeScanner4 screens

Barcode Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyCodeScanner at every 2 months against Barcode Generator's every 8 months. MyCodeScanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyCodeScanner ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Generator every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

MyCodeScanner versus Barcode Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MyCodeScanner	Barcode Generator
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 8 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	INSPIRATIX HUB PTY LTD	JAIME HERNANDEZ PEREZ

In-app purchases

None

MyCodeScanner

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyCodeScanner free?

MyCodeScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Barcode Generator free?

Barcode Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MyCodeScanner or Barcode Generator have ads?

Neither MyCodeScanner nor Barcode Generator shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MyCodeScanner or Barcode Generator?

MyCodeScanner ships an update every 2 months, and Barcode Generator every 8 months. Most recently, MyCodeScanner was updated on May 15, 2026 and Barcode Generator on May 17, 2026.