MB: Barcode Labels & Generator vs Label Forge
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 18, 2026 for MB, Oct 13, 2026 for Label Forge.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $9/month for MB and $9.99/month for Label Forge.
- MB lists 5 features Label Forge’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-generation, Auto-printing, Multi-language.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Lite
- · 2,500 labels / month
- · PRO design editor
- · Unlimited label templates
Pro
- · 10,000 labels / month
- · PRO design editor
- · Unlimited label templates
Ultimate
- · 30,000 labels / month
- · PRO design editor
- · Unlimited label templates
Label Forge Pro
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureStreamline 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.
Design labels in a drag-and-drop editor at true physical size, or start from built-in presets for Avery sheets and Dymo or Zebra rolls. Print the needed quantity based on your on-hand inventory, export a print-ready PDF, and use the calibration setting to align labels precisely on the page. A built-in duplicate finder flags any barcode assigned to more than one variant.
- Pick & pack Shopify orders with a barcode scanner. Print packing slips.
- Automatically generate barcodes and SKUs for your products
- Print barcode labels for selected products or collections in a few seconds
- Design label templates quickly and easily — no coding skills required
- New barcodes never overwrite existing ones, checked across your whole catalog
- Built-in duplicate finder flags barcodes used on more than one variant
- Vector labels print at true size — 66.675 mm prints as 66.675 mm
- Presets for Avery sheets, Dymo and Zebra rolls, or any custom size
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  MB |  Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | MB | Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | MB | Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | MB | Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #55 | #54(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 27, 2024 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Magic Bits | Wolox Technology Inc. |
FAQ
MB and Label Forge: common questions
- Is MB or Label Forge cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $9/month for MB and $9.99/month for Label Forge. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- MB lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, Auto-printing, Multi-language, Packing slips. Label Forge lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom elements, Custom templates, Duplicate check. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 18, 2026 for MB, Oct 13, 2026 for Label Forge; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 18, 2026 for MB, Oct 13, 2026 for Label Forge. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.