Barcode Generator + vs PicToCode
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.
PicToCode
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Key Features: * OCR Scanning: Accurate text recognition from any image. * Smart Cleaning: Automatically removes all spaces and tabs for clean data output. * Instant Encoding: Generate Barcodes and QR Codes in one tap for easy sharing or saving. * Local History: Persistent storage to keep all your previous scans organized. * Minimalist Design: A sleek B&W aesthetic focused entirely on functionality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PicToCode at every 3 days against Barcode Generator +'s every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Generator + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PicToCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barcode Generator + ships an update every 7 months, PicToCode every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Generator + | PicToCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashen Ishanka Costha | chuncheng su |
In-app purchases
Barcode Generator +
- Barcode Generator Premium$0.99
PicToCode
- remove Ad$2.99
Questions
Is Barcode Generator + free?
Is PicToCode free?
Do Barcode Generator + or PicToCode have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Generator + or PicToCode?
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