Comparison

SAGUA Barcode Reader vs Barcode Factory Lite

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

Head to head
About

SAGUA Barcode Reader

Features
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An utility for iphone to quickly scan barcode and show the result. You can scan a barcode using custom view and default view. When scanning is successful, the barcode value will be shown on the screen immediately. The supported barcode formats include Code 39 1D, Code93 ID, Code 128 1D, EAN-8 1D, EAN-13 1D, PDF417, UPC-A 1D, UPC-E 1D, and QR Code 2D. If you have any question, please contact michael_xuch@hotmail.com

About

Barcode Factory Lite

This utility app allows users to scan and generate various 1D and 2D barcodes. It supports numerous symbologies for scanning and offers generation in several common formats. Features include augmented reality scanning and split-screen functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Generate barcodes in multiple formats
  • Supports numerous barcode symbologies
  • Augmented Reality (AR) scan mode
  • Split-screen multitasking support
  • Handles all device orientations
Features
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Barcode Factory Lite 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 and creates barcodes in 4 common formats. The app supports all device orientations and dynamic split-screening with other apps on supported devices. In Augmented Reality (AR) Scan mode, labels hover over barcodes in real-time. Scan the following barcode symbologies: * 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 Generate your own barcodes (included inverted) in the following symbologies: * Aztec * Code-128B * PDF-417 * QR Code --- If you enjoy this app, please consider Barcode Factory Pro, which adds all these features: SCANNER Toggle to scan inverted (white-on-black) barcodes 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 GENERATOR Additional formats: * Codabar (A-sentinels) * Code-39 * Interleaved 2 of 5 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.)

Screenshots

SAGUA Barcode Reader3 screens
Barcode Factory Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barcode Factory Lite at 13.0 against SAGUA Barcode Reader's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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

SAGUA Barcode Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SAGUA Barcode Reader versus Barcode Factory Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAGUA Barcode ReaderBarcode Factory Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChang Hong XuHullBreach Studios Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SAGUA Barcode Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAGUA Barcode Reader free?
SAGUA Barcode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SAGUA Barcode Reader or Barcode Factory Lite have ads?
Neither SAGUA Barcode Reader nor Barcode Factory Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SAGUA Barcode Reader or Barcode Factory Lite?
SAGUA Barcode Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, and Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, SAGUA Barcode Reader was updated on October 6, 2026 and Barcode Factory Lite on September 18, 2026.

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