Comparison

Barcode Generator vs Barcly

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

Head to head

Code 128, EAN, UPC · On Device

Free

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About

Barcode Generator

Features

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Barcode Generator Lite te permite escanear y crear códigos de barras. Lleva un registro de códigos que te interesen. Códigos Disponibles: UPC-A EAN-13 QR

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Barcly

Features

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Need a product barcode? Barcly creates Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, and Code 39 barcodes on your iPhone. No ads. No subscription. Pay once. Not a QR app — real 1D barcodes. • MULTIPLE FORMATS — Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 • HIGH RESOLUTION PNG — quiet zones for reliable scans • SAVE & SHARE — Photos, Files, or any app • PRIVATE — everything stays on device Type your text, generate, done.

Screenshots

Barcode Generator4 screens

Barcly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Generator at none against Barcly's 1. Barcly's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Generator ships an update every 8 months, Barcly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Barcode Generator versus Barcly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Barcode Generator	Barcly
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 8 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone	iPhone
Requires iOS	17.0	16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	JAIME HERNANDEZ PEREZ	Jhomar Maravillas

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Generator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcly

One-time1

Unlock Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Barcode Generator free?

Barcode Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Barcly free?

Barcly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Barcode Generator or Barcly have ads?

Neither Barcode Generator nor Barcly shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Barcode Generator or Barcly?

Barcode Generator ships an update every 8 months, and Barcly every 10 days. Most recently, Barcode Generator was updated on September 15, 2026 and Barcly on September 18, 2026.