Barcode Generator + vs EV Check In
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.
EV Check In
This free app provides real-time information on EV charger availability, powered by user check-ins. Avoid wasted trips by seeing if a charger is in use before you arrive. Users can contribute by scanning QR codes and updating charger status.
- Real-time charger status
- Community-powered updates
- QR code scanner
- User check-ins
- Contribute to community data
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Free EV chargers are always busy. Stop guessing. EV Check In is a free, community-powered app that shows you in real time if a charger is in use before you get there. How it works • Scan the QR code on the charger • Check in when you start charging • See live status from other drivers • Let others unplug when you're finished (toggle switch) No QR code on your charger? Print one in seconds and help your local EV community stay updated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EV Check In at 5.0 against Barcode Generator +'s 3.3. EV Check In also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). Barcode Generator +'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. EV Check In asks for nothing beyond the download.
EV Check In 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Barcode Generator + ships an update every 7 months, EV Check In every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Generator + | EV Check In |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashen Ishanka Costha | CrewSwap app LLC |
Customer experience
Barcode Generator +
EV Check In
In-app purchases
Barcode Generator +
- Barcode Generator Premium$0.99
EV Check In
No in-app purchases
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