…according to Mac App Store reviews…
This does exactly what I need it too and it paid for itself in one usage. Make a batch of UPC-A codes for a client. Quick response from the developer was a pleasant surprise as well.
stars from Catguy , UK
…according to Mac App Store reviews…
Great little app, that is affordable, simple and quick to use. The developer is really responsive, he added support for Code 128 barcodes a few days after requesting it!
stars from ChrisRichards, UK
…according to reviews on the Mac App Store!
Affordable and does what I need. Excellent value for money. Pretty much faultless.
stars from AJKS, UK
…according to reviews on the Mac App Store!
At last a stand alone barcode application which can be used without paying a fortune. It is quick and easy, very user friendly and is (I believe) industry standard, just right for the packaging trade. Good app, good price and versatile!
stars from freespeakiain, UK
…according to reviews on the Mac App Store!
Great little app, that is affordable, simple and quick to use. The developer is really responsive, he added support for Code 128 barcodes a few days after requesting it!
stars from ChrisRichards, UK
Well, it is according to reviews on the Mac App Store!
update if you need to change over from barcode pro this is the best option without having to break the bank. package designer working with this every day. nice layout and it works crating a vector file.
from mac-user-101, USA
As a small development company, app reviews from our customers mean an awful lot to us. We’d like to thank those of you who left them, and share the best of them with the rest of you.
Here are some of our favourite Mac App Store for our flagship macOS barcode generator, Barcode Basics:
update if you need to change over from barcode pro this is the best option without having to break the bank. package designer working with this every day. nice layout and it works crating a vector file.
from mac-user-101, USA
After trying “less expensive” alternatives I found that this app is worth they price. You get what you pay for. Some paid apps are as much as $300. The free apps either lure you into spending much more to get what you need, give you incorrect codes or produce unscalable bitmaps. Bit maps may develop blured lines that dont scan properly for your customers. This program creates clean eps files that are scalable.
from live to learn, learn to live, USA
Affordable and does what I need. Excellent value for money. Pretty much faultless.
stars from AJKS, UK
At last a stand alone barcode application which can be used without paying a fortune. It is quick and easy, very user friendly and is (I believe) industry standard, just right for the packaging trade. Good app, good price and versatile!
stars from freespeakiain, UK
Great little app, that is affordable, simple and quick to use. The developer is really responsive, he added support for Code 128 barcodes a few days after requesting it!
stars from ChrisRichards, UK
If you’re looking for a macOS barcode generator which won’t break the bank then why not give Barcode Basics a try! Click the Mac App Store link below for more information and to get your copy.
Users of our popular macOS barcode creator, Barcode Basics, can now choose to take advantage of dark mode support in macOS Mojave (10.14) or higher.
Dark mode is a dramatic new look in macOS that’s easy on your eyes and helps you focus on your work. Barcode Basics supports it fully, and we think it looks pretty smart.
As always, the update from the Mac app store is completed free. If you don’t already own a copy then click here for more info.
Let us know what you think!
Recently, we’ve had a few questions about 64-bit apps and also code signing. It seemed sensible to talk about them here, rather than keep repeating the same message!
A number of users have asked whether our macOS barcode app, Barcode Basics is a 64-bit app. The short answer, is “yes”. But why does is matter? Well, all modern Macs have 64-bit processors. This means that apps designed to run on 64-bit processors will generally run faster and better than apps designed to run on the old legacy 32bit processors. So, why are people suddenly asking?
macOS displays this message if you try to run 32bit apps
Apple has been supporting both types of apps for quite some time, but has now announced that its current macOS (Mojave) will be the last to support 32-bit technology.
So it’s a good time to check that the apps you rely on are 64-bit, otherwise you may find yourself without them on the next major macOS release. To check whether an app is 64-bit or not, you could either contact the developer or follow these steps:
More about 64-bit here: Apple info on 32-bit/64-bit app compatibility
We also sometimes get asked about code signing. Code signing assures you that an app is from a known source and hasn’t been tampered with since it was signed. Logically, if an app isn’t code signed then you can’t be certain where it came from or that something malicious hasn’t been done to is since it was created – a popular way of introducing malware.
All apps purchased direct from the Mac App Store are code-signed (Apple simply rejects them if they’re not). However, apps from other sources (e.g. downloaded from websites) may or may not be code signed.
Apps which are not code signed can still run on macOS, although you may get a warning when you try to run them, depending on your security settings. If this happens, you should think carefully about whether you trust the source of the app and whether you’re comfortable with the risks of running unsigned code.
More about code signing here: Apple info about code signing
Barcode Basics is 64-bit compatible and fully code signed so you can be sure it will continue to work in the next macOS, and that it hasn’t been maliciously changed since it was signed by us. Here’s a comparison between Barcode Basics and it’s competitors:
| App Name | 64-bit | Code Signed | Price Per User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode Basics | Yes | Yes | $19.99 |
| MBC4 | No | Yes | $395 |
| Agamick Barcoder | Yes | No | $97 - $195 (depending on functionality) |
| Barcode X | No | Yes | $386 |
| Barcode Producer | No | Yes | $299 |
| iBarcoder | Yes | Yes | $49.99 |
While we have your attention… why not check out our macOS apps?
Barcode Basics – macOS barcode generator (including Automator support)
Ai Actions – Automator action pack for Adobe Illustrator
Pages Automator Actions – Automator action pack for Pages
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new version of Barcode Basics which includes support for Apple’s Automator app. This means that you can create barcodes in your own Automator workflows, services and even simple apps – without knowing anything about programming.
Imagine creating batches of barcodes from numbers supplied in a spread sheet. Or creating a barcode directly from text selected in an email. Anything you can do in Barcode Basics, you can now do in an Automator workflow.
Barcode Basics’ Automator workflow is included in every version of Barcode Basics, as standard. There are no hidden extra charges. And Barcode Basics is the cheapest way of automating barcode production by a long shot.
For more information about Barcode Basics, or to pick up your copy head over to the Mac App Store by clicking the link below.
