GLview Pro vs Barcode Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GLview Pro
Explore detailed graphics hardware information, including OpenGL and Metal capabilities. This universal app provides comprehensive device insights and a renderer database, with an option to upgrade for ad-free experience and database contribution.
- Comprehensive device insights
- Detailed OpenGL capabilities
- Metal version and capabilities
- Extensive renderer database
- Interface testing for OpenGL
- Ad-free and tracking-free experience (Pro)
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Explore the graphics capabilities of your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with GLview Pro, the latest evolution of OpenGL Extensions Viewer, developed since 2005. Built with SwiftUI as a universal app, GLview Pro provides detailed information about your device, graphics APIs, and display capabilities in a clear, responsive interface. KEY FEATURES Device and Display Information View device and operating-system details, memory usage, display modes, refresh rates, and HDR properties such as minimum, maximum, and full-frame luminance when reported by the display. OpenGL Capabilities Inspect supported OpenGL contexts, extensions, limits, pixel formats, and implementation details. Metal Capabilities Explore Metal device information, supported features, and graphics capabilities. Renderer Database Browse an extensive cross-platform graphics database and learn more about renderers and extensions. Rendering Tests Run interactive rendering tests to examine graphics performance and implementation behavior. PRO FEATURES Ad-Free and Tracking-Free Enjoy a streamlined and private experience without advertising or tracking. Database Submission Contribute your device information to the GLview graphics database, built from decades of graphics research across multiple operating systems. Whether you are a developer, graphics enthusiast, or simply curious about your hardware, GLview Pro gives you a detailed view of your device's graphics capabilities.
Barcode Tool
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This is a tool to faciliate the scanning and generation of QR barcodes. The primary audience is app developers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Tool at none against GLview Pro's 1. GLview Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). 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. GLview Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
GLview Pro ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Tool every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLview Pro | Barcode Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | Stephane Denis | Christopher Jahn |
In-app purchases
GLview Pro
- Pro version$1.99
Barcode Tool
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GLview Pro free?
Is Barcode Tool free?
Do GLview Pro or Barcode Tool have ads?
Which is updated more often, GLview Pro or Barcode Tool?
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