Comparison

Barcode vs BAR

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

BAR

Features
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BAR-QR-AZTEC-PDF417 is the all-in-one app for scanning, creating, and managing barcodes and 2D codes. Whether you're at work, traveling, studying, or simply organizing everyday information, this app provides everything you need to handle codes quickly and efficiently. Scan Codes Scan barcodes and 2D codes instantly using your device's camera. You can also recognize codes directly from images stored in your photo library. The app automatically detects the code type and decodes its contents accurately. Create Codes Generate codes for text, websites, URLs, and many other types of content. In addition to QR Codes, the app also supports Aztec and PDF417 code generation. Save and Share Save generated codes directly to your photo library or share them with other apps. Easily copy decoded content for further use. Features - Scan codes with your device's camera - Read codes from photos - Create QR Codes - Create Aztec Codes - Create PDF417 Codes - Automatic code type detection - Copy and share decoded content - Organize your saved codes - Fast and intuitive user interface - Perfect for business, school, travel, and everyday use BAR-QR-AZTEC-PDF417 combines powerful scanning and code generation tools in one easy-to-use application.

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
BAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BAR at none against Barcode's 2. BAR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. BAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 8 months, BAR every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode versus BAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeBAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaklabu GmbHGerhard Lentschik

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Barcode

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

BAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BAR free?
BAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode or BAR have ads?
Barcode shows ads; BAR does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or BAR?
Barcode ships an update every 8 months, and BAR every 7 months. Most recently, Barcode was updated on September 7, 2026 and BAR on September 13, 2026.

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