Comparison

Barcode vs ladoo

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

ladoo

Digitize and store all your barcodes, from loyalty cards to IDs, securely on your phone. Access them offline and organize them easily with a user-friendly interface. Declutter your wallet and simplify your life.

Highlights
  • Universal barcode scanner
  • Secure offline storage
  • Smart organization
  • Crystal clear display
  • Quick copy feature
  • Multiple card support
Features
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Simplify your life with Ladoo - your digital wallet for all types of barcodes. Say goodbye to carrying multiple cards and hello to convenience at your fingertips. From loyalty cards to gym memberships, student IDs to library cards - Ladoo lets you digitize and store any barcode securely on your phone. Whether you're a minimalist looking to declutter your wallet or someone juggling multiple membership cards, Ladoo makes accessing your barcodes effortless. Key Features: • Universal Barcode Scanner Instantly capture any barcode type with our advanced scanning technology. No manual entry needed! • Crystal Clear Display Optimized barcode display ensures smooth scanning at any checkout counter or scanner. • Smart Organization Categorize and manage all your barcodes in one place. Find what you need in seconds. • Secure Storage Your barcode data is encrypted and stored securely on your device. Your privacy is our priority. • Offline Access Access all your digital barcodes anytime, anywhere - no internet connection required. • User-Friendly Interface Clean, intuitive design makes managing your digital cards simple and straightforward. • Quick Copy Feature Need to share a barcode number? Copy it with just one tap. • Multiple Card Support Store unlimited barcodes - perfect for managing personal and family cards. • Apple & Google Sign-In Get started quickly with your existing accounts. No new passwords to remember. Perfect for: • Shopping loyalty cards • Gym memberships • Library cards • Student IDs • Club memberships • Reward programs • Gift cards • Employee badges • And any other barcoded cards! Download Ladoo today and experience the convenience of having all your barcodes in one secure place. Declutter your wallet and never forget a card again!

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
ladoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ladoo at none against Barcode's 2. ladoo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Barcode's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, rating 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. ladoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Barcode against 5.0 for ladoo. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 8 months, ladoo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcode versus ladoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeladoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (59 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaklabu GmbHsachin ambalkar

Customer experience

Barcode

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

ladoo

All ratings2 ratings
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

ladoo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ladoo free?
ladoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode or ladoo?
ladoo is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ladoo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Barcode or ladoo have ads?
Barcode shows ads; ladoo does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or ladoo?
Barcode ships an update every 8 months, and ladoo every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode was updated on October 1, 2026 and ladoo on September 20, 2026.

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