Barcode Generator & Reader vs QR Gen 4U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Generator & Reader
Easily create custom barcodes for business or personal use with a variety of formats. Share and save your generated barcodes instantly. An optional upgrade unlocks all barcode types.
- Generate custom barcodes
- Supports multiple barcode formats
- Quick sharing functionality
- Automatic save history
- Unlock all barcode types with upgrade
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Barcode Generator & Reader is a simple and powerful barcode maker and scanner. Create your own custom barcodes in seconds. Everything runs on your device — no account required and no ads. Key Features Create Barcodes Generate barcodes for many different formats for your business or personal use. Include all types: EAN-13,Code-128,Code-39,EAN-8,Interleaved 2 of 5,UPC-A,Codabar, Code-11,Code-93,UPC-E,ISBN,PDF417,ITF-14, EAN-14,EAN-128,Industrial 2 of 5,MSI Plessey Quick Share Share any barcode instantly with one tap. Save History All generated barcodes are automatically saved for easy access. Upgrade Unlock all barcode types with a premium upgrade. Terms and Conditions: https://bytesapp.net/products/barcode-generator-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://bytesapp.net/privacy/barcode-generator-privacy-policy
QR Gen 4U
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QR Gen 4U is a fast QR code and barcode scanner and generator in one app. Just point your camera to instantly open links, join Wi-Fi, save contacts and more. SCANNING • Instantly recognize QR codes and barcodes • Scan from photos in your gallery • Enter a code manually to search • Flashlight and batch scanning CREATE QR CODES • Link, text, Wi-Fi, contact, phone, SMS, e-mail, location, event • Beautiful ready-made templates CREATE BARCODES • EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar, PDF417, Aztec and more PERSONALIZE • Your own colors, logo and caption text • A unique design that stands out MADE EASY • History: scanned, created and batched codes • Share, save to Photos, print • Open links and search with Google, Bing, Amazon, eBay All data stays on your device. No account required. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Advanced features (ad-free, batch scan, customization, social codes) are available via a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://evskyapps.github.io/qrgen-legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://evskyapps.github.io/qrgen-legal/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Gen 4U at every 4 days against Barcode Generator & Reader's every 2 weeks. Barcode Generator & Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Generator & Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Gen 4U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barcode Generator & Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Gen 4U every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Generator & Reader | QR Gen 4U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 迪飞 施 | Yevhenii Bruchkovskyi |
In-app purchases
Barcode Generator & Reader
- Barcode Generator Plus3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Barcode Generator Lifetime Premium$5.99
QR Gen 4U
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly$8.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
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