Barcode x Scanner vs Barcode Factory Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode x Scanner
Transform your smartphone into a powerful barcode scanner for inventory management. Easily track items, edit details, and export data for use with various software. Ideal for businesses needing efficient stock control.
- Supports multiple barcode types (UPC, EAN, QR, Data Matrix, etc.)
- Editable item descriptions and quantities
- Continuous and single-shot scanning modes
- Manual barcode entry
- CSV/TXT file export for data management
- Barcode snapshot and auxiliary picture support
- Email and Google search integration
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Barcode-x, the ultimate fast & easy barcodes reader for your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store! Why spend your money on expensive PDA terminal barcode? Barcode-x is a free App for business that turns your iPhone into a mobile barcode scanner. There are a number of barcode reader apps, but Barcode-x is the only app that can replace a professional PDA Barcode Scanner. With its intuitive and easy-to-use user interface Barcode-x is a great solution for inventory and item movements in your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store. Barcode-x makes is easy to simplify your inventory tracking process with options such as the ability to edit the description and the quantity of any item you scan, continuous and single shot scan mode, manual barcode entry, manual and autofocus scan modes. There is flash control, iTunes or Email CSV/TXT inventory file sharing, Internet search engines for barcodes. The CSV/TXT inventory file can be manage with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and with your ERP Software. Barcode-x also supports exported items snapshot files (JPG and PNG). Features: •UPC-A UPC-E EAN 8 EAN 13 ISBN 10 ISBN 13 2/5 Interleaved (i25) DataBar •Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 QR Code DATA MATRIX 39MOD43 PDF417 ITF14 FARMACODE •Editable description and quantity for each item •Barcode snapshot or auxiliary picture from camera or gallery for each item •Barcode list sorting and compression •Single shot or continuous scan mode •Enter and scan or Scan and enter mode •Different target size •Manual, Auto and Continuous fast autofocus •Flash control •Configurable exported CSV/TXT file with different separator characters •Snapshots files in PNG or JPG format •Snapshots ZIP compression •Email export •Find barcodes on google Barcode-x can help you find the best inventory management for both your company and budget! Barcode-x PRO inApp purchase lets you get rid of banners, scan unlimited list of barcodes and of course support us :) Please write us before leaving negative reviews, as we can often help with your problem or help you better use this app. If you have any problems or suggestions please send an email to info@alto-labs.com, you’ll get a response in a short time. Best scanning. ALTO-LABS || App for people **AN EMAIL ACCOUNT MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SEND EMAIL
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.
- 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
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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.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Factory Lite at none against Barcode x Scanner's 1. Barcode Factory Lite also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). Barcode x Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 x Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Factory Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Factory Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode x Scanner has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Barcode x Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barcode Factory Lite's.
Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode x Scanner | Barcode Factory Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (16 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tommaso Ferrari | HullBreach Studios Ltd. |
Customer experience
Barcode x Scanner
Barcode Factory Lite
In-app purchases
Barcode x Scanner
- Barcode-x Pro Upgrade$7.99
Barcode Factory Lite
No in-app purchases
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