AR vs MB

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

AR

4.8·68reviews

Buy GTINs / barcodes for your products so they are more likely to get approved in marketplaces.

ShopifyFree to install

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	MB	AR
Tagline	“Pack products w/ barcode scanner, print labels. Barcode generator, retail barcode. SKU generator”96 chars	“Buy GTINs / barcodes for your products so they are more likely to get approved in marketplaces.”95 chars
Description	495 / 500 chars99% used	484 / 500 chars97% used
Screenshots	4 images	4 images
Languages	English	English
Platforms	Shopify	Shopify
Developer	Magic Bits	Apps Robots
Listed	November 27, 2024	August 25, 2022
Last updated	—	—

At a glance

9 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between MB: Barcode Labels & Generator and AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes
Metric	MB: Barcode Labels & Generator	AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes
Rating	★ 5.0 ★	4.8 ★
Total reviews	7	★ 68
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Pricing	Free trial available	Free to install
Built for Shopify	—	—
Pricing tiers	★ 3 tiers	1 tier
Listed features	5	5
Languages	1 supported	1 supported
Listed since	Nov 2024	Aug 2022

AppRanks verdict

Generated from live data on this page

MB: Barcode Labels & Generator edges out AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: MB: Barcode Labels & Generator at Free trial available, AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to MB: Barcode Labels & Generator; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes's 68-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than MB: Barcode Labels & Generator's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Read each app's audit: MB: Barcode Labels & Generator audit • AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes audit

3. Features

As listed by each developer

Label printing. SKU generator.
Automatically generate barcodes and SKUs for your products. Pick orders
Print barcode labels for selected products or collections in a few seconds
Design label templates easily — no coding skills required. Label printer
Pick list. SKU generator. Print labels with barcode printer. Fulfill orders

With valid GTIN / UPC barcodes your products are more likely to get approved.
Skip manual work and auto add new GTIN barcodes to products.
You will receive 10 barcodes for testing.
Non-brand registered GTINs, require no annual renewal.
These are GTIN13 numbers (13 digits). Add a zero in front to make GTIN14.

5. Category features

Marketplace-curated features per category

SKU and barcodes3 shared · 18 total

Auto-generation
Bulk generation
UPC
Custom templates
QR codes
Scanning
Auto-generation
Barcode integration
Bulk generation
Variants
Auto-printing
Bulk printing
Custom layouts
Custom size
Custom templates
Multi-language
Packing slips
—GTIN

Auto-generation
Bulk generation
UPC
—Custom templates
—QR codes
—Scanning
—Auto-generation
—Barcode integration
—Bulk generation
—Variants
—Auto-printing
—Bulk printing
—

Inventory optimization0 shared · 9 total

Barcodes
Inventory tracking
Scanners
SKUs
Workflow automation
Auto-processing
Purchase orders

Keyword	MB	AR
google shopping	Not ranked	#21
shop	Not ranked	#125

9. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Streamline your fulfillment process with a barcode scanning. Drastically reduce packing errors and say goodbye to tedious manual checks. Our app takes it a step further by automatically assigning barcodes and SKUs, ensuring every product in your store is perfectly organized and ready to ship. Effortlessly print professional barcode labels with our easy-to-use design editor and instant live preview. Full support for Dymo, Avery, Zebra, and many paper models ensures perfect prints every time.

Top keywords

barcode2×2.70%

Buy unique barcodes from a bulk supplier. GTINs are barcodes (also called EAN, UPC, ISBN) which are used by Google Shopping to identify products. Our barcodes are 13 digits long. In most cases these codes are required and will get your products approved. In other cases it will improve performance on Google Shopping. NOTE: These GTINs are not brand registered. If a market place (Amazon & Bol) requires that, then these GTINs will not work. Please test with a included GTINs first.

Top keywords

gtins4×4.94%
barcodes3×3.70%
cases2×2.47%
google2×2.47%
google shopping2×2.47%
products2×2.47%
shopping2×2.47%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is MB: Barcode Labels & Generator or AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes cheaper?

Both MB: Barcode Labels & Generator and AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes offer paid plans only. MB: Barcode Labels & Generator starts at Free trial available; AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, MB: Barcode Labels & Generator or AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes?

MB: Barcode Labels & Generator has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 7 reviews) compared to AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes (4.8★ from 68 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose MB: Barcode Labels & Generator or AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes?

It depends on what you're optimizing for. MB: Barcode Labels & Generator fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, MB: Barcode Labels & Generator or AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes has more onboarding documentation maturity (68 reviews vs 7), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store stores?

MB: Barcode Labels & Generator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (7 reviews). AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (68 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between MB: Barcode Labels & Generator and AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes?

Migration support varies by app and category. MB: Barcode Labels & Generator and AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from MB: Barcode Labels & Generator" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.