Barcode Finder vs GS1: Buy UPC, GTIN & EAN Codes
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Barcode Finder, Jul 6, 2026 for GS1.
The short answer
- Barcode Finder lists 2 features GS1’s listing doesn’t mention, including GTIN, Scanning.
Head to head
Momentum
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Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBarcode Finder uses AI to locate UPC and EAN barcodes associated with products and variants in your Shopify store. The app analyzes product titles, variants, and attributes to identify likely barcode matches, helping merchants reduce manual research and improve barcode completeness for marketplaces, retail partners, and internal product data.
GS1: Buy UPC, GTIN & EAN Codes app simplifies inventory and catalog management by allowing merchants to quickly generate and assign UPC, GTIN and EAN codes to their products. GS1 ensures that product variants are properly matched with unique barcodes, making it easier to sync store data with external retail hardware and online marketplaces.
- Locate UPC and EAN codes associated with your products
- Use AI to analyze product and variant data for barcode discovery
- Improve barcode completeness across your product catalog
- Reduce manual barcode lookup and data entry
- Buy legitimate UPC and EAN barcode packs directly inside your Shopify admin.
- Receive your purchased barcodes instantly via email and within the app dashboard
- Assign purchased barcodes to your product variants in a few clicks.
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 |  Barcode Finder |  GS1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Barcode Finder | GS1 |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.7 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 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 | Barcode Finder | GS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Barcode Finder | GS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #41 | #40(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 3, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Left Foot Software | Final Apps |
FAQ
Barcode Finder and GS1: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Barcode Finder lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as GTIN, Scanning. 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 13, 2026 for Barcode Finder, Jul 6, 2026 for GS1; 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 13, 2026 for Barcode Finder, Jul 6, 2026 for GS1. 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.