MS Barcode Labels & Generator vs Retail Labels and Validation
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 3, 2026 for MS Barcode Labels & Generator, Oct 31, 2026 for Retail Labels and Validation.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: MS Barcode Labels & Generator 4.9 from 426 reviews and Retail Labels and Validation 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for MS Barcode Labels & Generator and $2.99/month for Retail Labels and Validation.
- Retail Labels and Validation lists 1 features MS Barcode Labels & Generator’s listing doesn’t mention, including QR codes.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
- · 500 gift labels
- · Advanced/Pro label design
- · Email & chat support
- · GTIN support
- · Generate unlimited barcodes & SKUs
- · Print 200 labels per month
STANDARD
- · 500 gift labels
- · All app features
- · Generate unlimited barcodes & SKUs
- · Print 2000 labels per month
- · Priority Live-chat & Email support
Pay as you Go
- · $11.99 for 2,000 extra labels
- · $22.99 for 5,000 extra labels
- · $44.99 for 15,000 extra labels
- · All app features
- · Email & chat support
PRO
- · All app features
- · Generate unlimited barcodes & SKUs
- · Print unlimited labels per month
- · Priority Live-chat & Email support
Starter
- · Drag-and-drop label editor
- · POS printing by USB or network printer
- · Print labels for purchase orders
- · Print labels for transfer orders
- · See 25 outdated labels per store
- · Unlimited label printing
Advanced
- · Everything from Starter Plan
- · See 150 outdated labels per store
Pro
- · Daily email for missing product data
- · Everything in Advanced
- · Priority support
- · Product data health report
- · See every outdated label
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureWe provide all the tools you need to create perfect barcode labels for your retail business effortlessly. You can generate barcodes with multiple formats (including GTINs, EANs, UPCs, etc...) and create SKUs with custom patterns that fit your needs; print on any label type; and design your own labels (add QR code if needed) with ease. Our app also integrates with Stocky, making label printing fast and convenient.
Design retail labels with a visual editor that supports barcodes, QR codes, product images, and metafield data. Print labels for products and transfer orders in their native sizes. The data health dashboard identifies missing barcodes, SKUs, descriptions, and duplicate entries across your catalog. Click any issue to open bulk edit with affected products pre-selected.
- Support all common printer and paper models (Or request yours for free)
- Support multiple barcode formats (GTIN, EAN-13, UPC/UCC-12, etc)
- Create your own templates in any sizes and with any product information you want
- Add details like SKUs, price, tags, status, and product and variant metafields
- Drag-and-drop label editor with barcodes, QR codes, and metafields.
- Print labels for products and transfer orders from POS
- Dashboard shows missing and duplicate product data at a glance
- Click any issue to open Shopify bulk edit with affected products only
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 |  MS Barcode Labels & Generator |  Retail Labels and Validation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MS Barcode Labels & Generator | Retail Labels and Validation |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 426(ahead) | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 26 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 5% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | MS Barcode Labels & Generator | Retail Labels and Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $7.99/month | $2.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | MS Barcode Labels & Generator | Retail Labels and Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #3 | #47 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 on Review surge in SKU and barcodes | #4 on Pricing moves in Retail |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | May 8, 2023 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Languages | Not published | 1 |
| Developer | Magestore | TinyToolsCloud |
FAQ
MS Barcode Labels & Generator and Retail Labels and Validation: common questions
- Is MS Barcode Labels & Generator or Retail Labels and Validation cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for MS Barcode Labels & Generator and $2.99/month for Retail Labels and Validation. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, MS Barcode Labels & Generator or Retail Labels and Validation?
- On the Shopify App Store: MS Barcode Labels & Generator 4.9 from 426 reviews and Retail Labels and Validation 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Retail Labels and Validation lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as QR codes. 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 Nov 3, 2026 for MS Barcode Labels & Generator, Oct 31, 2026 for Retail Labels and Validation; 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 Nov 3, 2026 for MS Barcode Labels & Generator, Oct 31, 2026 for Retail Labels and Validation. 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.