Comparison

Barcode vs iBarcoder

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

iBarcoder

Generate and scan a wide variety of linear and 2D barcodes. Save, share, and search scanned data. Customize generated barcode appearance and save formats.

Highlights
  • Generate numerous barcode types
  • Scan linear and 2D barcodes
  • Save scanned data to history
  • Web search and share scanned data
  • Customize barcode size, color, font
  • Save barcodes as image files
Features
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iBarcoder is an advanced barcode generation and reading software. With iBarcoder, you can generate the following barcode types: Interleaved 2 of 5, OPC (VCA), Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (A, B, C, Full), UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, Double ISBN, Codabar, ITF-14, GS1-128, SSCC-18, GTIN-14 (linear barcodes), QR Code, PDF417, Aztec, and Data Matrix (2D barcodes). iBarcoder scans linear barcodes including UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and ITF-14, as well as 2D QR codes, PDF417, Aztec, and DataMatrix. Data from generated and scanned barcodes can be saved to the history log if preferences are configured correctly. This data can then be used for actions such as web searching, sharing, and reproducing barcodes. In iBarcoder's preferences, you can define the image format for saving barcodes, as well as their resolution (JPEG and PNG). You can also configure the automatic opening of scanned URLs or the addition of scanned images to your photo gallery. Generated barcodes can be customized in terms of size, color, and font, saved as image files, or shared. iBarcoder is a high-quality barcode generation and scanning software that is simple, smart, and intuitive. You can purchase an auto-renewing subscription via an in-app purchase. • Auto-renewing subscription • Terms: 1 month ($0.99) or 12 months ($2.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (for the selected term) unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The current subscription cannot be canceled during its term. However, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings after purchase. • Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://cristallight.com/privacypolicy.aspx

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
iBarcoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode at 53% against iBarcoder's 0%. Barcode also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (59 vs 2). iBarcoder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iBarcoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode has 59 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Barcode's written reviews are positive against 0% of iBarcoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 8 months, iBarcoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcode versus iBarcoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeiBarcoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (59 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaklabu GmbHDmitry Kozlov

Customer experience

Barcode

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

iBarcoder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Barcode

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Adds Favorites and History and removes ads.$1.99
2 purchases

iBarcoder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • iBarcoder Annual$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBarcoder free?
iBarcoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode or iBarcoder?
Barcode is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while iBarcoder averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Barcode or iBarcoder have ads?
Barcode shows ads; iBarcoder does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or iBarcoder?
Barcode ships an update every 8 months, and iBarcoder fortnightly. Most recently, Barcode was updated on September 7, 2026 and iBarcoder on September 9, 2026.

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