Barcode Generator + vs Barcode Generator & Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Generator +
Create custom barcodes with this utility app. It also allows you to scan existing barcodes, copy their data, or save the generated barcodes.
- Barcode generation
- Barcode scanning
- Copy scanned content
- Save generated barcodes
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Using this app you can generate barcodes as you wish and this app also supports barcode scanning. Once you scan a barcode, you can copy its content to clipboard or save the barcode.
Barcode Generator & Reader
Easily create custom barcodes for business or personal use with a variety of formats. Share and save your generated barcodes instantly. An optional upgrade unlocks all barcode types.
- Generate custom barcodes
- Supports multiple barcode formats
- Quick sharing functionality
- Automatic save history
- Unlock all barcode types with upgrade
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Barcode Generator & Reader is a simple and powerful barcode maker and scanner. Create your own custom barcodes in seconds. Everything runs on your device — no account required and no ads. Key Features Create Barcodes Generate barcodes for many different formats for your business or personal use. Include all types: EAN-13,Code-128,Code-39,EAN-8,Interleaved 2 of 5,UPC-A,Codabar, Code-11,Code-93,UPC-E,ISBN,PDF417,ITF-14, EAN-14,EAN-128,Industrial 2 of 5,MSI Plessey Quick Share Share any barcode instantly with one tap. Save History All generated barcodes are automatically saved for easy access. Upgrade Unlock all barcode types with a premium upgrade. Terms and Conditions: https://bytesapp.net/products/barcode-generator-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://bytesapp.net/privacy/barcode-generator-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Generator & Reader at 100% against Barcode Generator +'s 50%. Barcode Generator & Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Barcode Generator +'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Generator + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barcode Generator & Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barcode Generator & Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Generator + has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Barcode Generator +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Barcode Generator & Reader's.
Barcode Generator + ships an update every 7 months, Barcode Generator & Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Generator + | Barcode Generator & Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashen Ishanka Costha | 迪飞 施 |
Customer experience
Barcode Generator +
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In-app purchases
Barcode Generator +
- Barcode Generator Premium$0.99
Barcode Generator & Reader
- Barcode Generator Plus3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Barcode Generator Lifetime Premium$5.99
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