Comparison

Barcode 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

Barcode

Generate over 40 types of barcodes directly on your smartphone, even offline. Save frequently used codes and access your generation history with an optional in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Generate over 40 barcode types
  • Offline barcode generation
  • Save favorite barcodes
  • Access generation history
  • Supports QR Code and Data Matrix
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Barcode Studio is the free barcode generation solution for mostly all known barcodes. Currently the app is able to encode data in over 40 barcode symbologies. The app is free (ad supported). Encoding happens on the smartphone without the help of a web service, so you can create barcodes without being connected to the Internet. There is an in-app purchase to remove ads and enable the favorites and history features. The 'favorites' feature allows you to save your frequently used barcodes while the 'history' feature provides access to the latest genererated barcodes. The in-app purchase is not necessary to create barcodes but it adds convenient features for regular users. Currently the following symbologies are supported: Code 11, Code 2 of 5 (interleaved), IATA, Data Logic, Industrial, Code 39 (extended), EAN, GS1-128, Codabar, Code 32, Code 49, Code 93, Code 128, Deutshe Post Leitcode, Deutsche Post Identcode, Code 16K, DataBar (14, limited, extended), Telepen (alpha/numeric), UPC A/B, PostNet, MSI Plessey, LOGMARS, Pharmacode One-Track/Two-Track, PDF417 (truncated), Maxicode, QR Code (standard and micro), Australian Post Codes, ISBN, Royal Mail, Data Matrix, NVE-18, Japanese Postal Code, Korea Post, GS1 DataBar-14 (stacked, omnidirectional, expanded stacked), PLANET, PDF417 (standard and micro), USPS OneCode, Plessey Code, ITF-14, Dutch Post KIX Code, Aztec Code (standard and runes). HIBC is supported in all symbologies where a HIBC specification is available.

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

Barcode4 screens
Barcode Factory Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Factory Lite at 100% against Barcode's 53%. Barcode Factory Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Barcode's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (59 vs 3). On price, 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. Barcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Factory Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Barcode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barcode Factory Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 8 months, Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode versus Barcode Factory Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeBarcode Factory Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (59 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaklabu GmbHHullBreach Studios Ltd.

Customer experience

Barcode

All ratings59 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.4%

Barcode Factory Lite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Barcode

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Adds Favorites and History and removes ads.$1.99
None

Barcode Factory Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Factory Lite free?
Barcode Factory Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode or Barcode Factory Lite?
Barcode is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Barcode Factory Lite averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Barcode or Barcode Factory Lite have ads?
Barcode shows ads; Barcode Factory Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or Barcode Factory Lite?
Barcode ships an update every 8 months, and Barcode Factory Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode was updated on September 7, 2026 and Barcode Factory Lite on June 4, 2026.

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