# Barcode Alarm Clock Pro — Instantly Out of Bed - Wake Up > Barcode scanning alarm clock to ensure you wake up and get out of bed. (iPhone/iPad app by Jarig Duval.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 150 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 49 MB - Languages: Russian, Hindi, American English, Arabic, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese, Turkish and 3 more - Released: 2013-10-31 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084/reviews.md ## What is Barcode Alarm Clock Pro? Are you a heavy sleeper who just can’t manage to get out of bed on time? Do you need a LOUD alarm clock that WAKES you up? Are you late to meetings and calls? We have created an alarm clock that will get you out of bed. How? It requires you to scan a barcode. It’s impossible to miss. In fact, this alarm clock is so annoying, it will make you want it to stop immediately. You will HAVE to get up to turn it off. *** Blaringly Loud Ringtones *** Our alarm ringtones are procedurally generated and unpredictable to prevent auditory adaption. Every time one of them goes off, no matter how deep asleep you are, your brain is going to wake your body up instantly. *** Toothpaste Barcode Scan *** To turn off this alarm clock, you will need to scan the barcode of your toothpaste or any other predetermined barcode. That way, you will be forced to get out of bed to stop the alarm. Yes, you will have to look yourself in the mirror to make it stop. *** Multiple and Repeating Alarms with LOCK Feature *** We’ve made it impossible to cancel your alarm. There is no way to stop it from ringing once it’s set. How annoying is that? You can’t mute it either! *** Alarm Features *** - Interactive wake-up technology that works - Barcode scan required to stop annoying sound - Choose different objects with barcodes to stop alarm - Impossible to mute - Use it anywhere - Crazy loud ringtones for heavy sleepers and night owls - Procedural Ringtones¹ to never sleep through any alarm again - Multiple, repeating alarms - Lockable alarms to prevent yourself from cheating - Randomizable ringtone playlists - Mix in ringtones with your own music *** Motivational Features *** - Bedtime Reminder - Bedtime Enforcer - Morning Routine *** Bonus Don’t Wake My Spouse Button *** Do you want to allow your spouse to keep sleeping while your phone alert wakes YOU up? We’ve included a ‘don’t wake my spouse button,’ which comes with a super short time snooze. Trust us, your spouse will thank you later. *** Totally Customizable *** - Dark mode to help you power down at night - Bright alarms - Customizable color themes and alternative app icon colors - Bedside Clock with changeable clock face - Highly customizable with full-screen clock, analog clocks, digital clocks, hourglass clock, landscape and portrait, clock wallpaper, and more. *** Say Goodbye to Bad Sleeping Habits *** You deserve good sleep. But, you also deserve good habits. Our phone alarm clock will help you create a schedule that is productive and healthy for you. Whether you need our Bedtime Reminder or Bedtime Enforcer option, our app will ensure you are awake, alert, and enthusiastic whenever you need to be. *** Track Your Morning Routine *** Our heavy sleep alarm clock will help you create and track a morning routine that is right for you. Download our app today! --- This is the Ad Free version of the "Barcode Alarm Clock". ## Key features - Barcode scan to dismiss alarm - Blaringly loud, procedural ringtones - Impossible to mute or cancel alarms - Multiple and repeating alarms - Bedtime reminder and enforcer - Don't wake spouse button - Customizable clock faces and themes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $14.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | STOP THE ALARM | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Barcode Alarm Clock Pro? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Effective for waking deep sleepers - 👍 Great concept and motivation - 🚀 Works as intended for some - 👍 Helps with ADHD and focus - 👍 Forces users out of bed - 👍 Reliable barcode scanning (for some) - 👍 Alarm lock feature is useful - 👍 "Don't wake spouse" feature (with caveats) - 👍 Can be used for daily routines - 👍 Prevents snoozing effectively **Cons** - 🐛 Constantly crashing - 🐛 Alarms failing to go off - 🐛 Background mode crashing - 🐛 Unreliable and unstable - 🐛 Expensive for poor execution - 🐛 Battery drain is high - 🐛 Inconsistent alarm triggering - 🐛 App freezes - 🐛 UI needs improvement - 🐛 Doesn't work on silent/DND - 🐛 Silent notifications instead of alarms - 🐛 Alarm can be turned off by switching to silent - 🐛 'Don't wake spouse' button too small/sensitive - 🐛 No repeat alarms daily - 🐛 Limited alarm sounds - 🐛 Can't use music from library - 🐛 Incompatible with older iOS versions - 🐛 Ads in free version - 🐛 Paid version issues (billing, functionality) **Commonly reported bugs** - App continually crashing - Background mode crashing - Alarm failing to go off - Alarm not ringing on silent/DND - App freezes during barcode scan - Crash notifications received frequently - Alarm only rings when app is opened - Billing issues (unauthorized charges) - Pro version not working - App crashes in the middle of the night - Alarm not going off 7/10 times - Delay in barcode scanning - App crashes too often, missing alarms - Battery use is absurdly high - Alarm doesn't scan sometimes - App crashes whole day - App doesn't work when phone is silenced - Sends silent notifications - Alarm suspending when phone is on night mode or home button pressed - App crashes randomly during the day - Alarm doesn't work on silent mode - Alarm ringtones don't work consistently - App incompatible with iOS 10 - Paid version has ads or doesn't work - App crashes and doesn't wake user up - App crashes and causes alarm to fail **Most requested features** - Playlist option for alarms - Ability to rotate songs or use music playlist - Check off lists for each alarm - Timer feature - Alarm auto-on or reminder to set alarm - Include sleep sounds - Option to disable Plan B (turning off alarm) - Ability to set alarms for specific days of the week - Allow use on iPad - Option to use own alarm sounds/music from library - Confirm AM vs PM for alarm setting - Better alarm selection - Improve UI/redesign - Allow alarm to override Do Not Disturb/silent mode - Add option to use own ringtones ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Works, but buggy *2026-07-26* Good concept but the app was continually crashing the whole time I had it downloaded. ### 2/5 — Please Fix the Constant Crashing *2025-10-22, version 7.2.3* I can’t love this app because it keeps crashing which causes the alarm to mess with my ringer, putting it at constant . Also, I completely agree with another review mentioning a playlist option — that would make such a big difference. Having the ability to rotate songs or use a music playlist instead of just one song per alarm would be a great upgrade and actually justify the $14.99 price tag. If the crashes were fixed and a playlist feature added, I’d happily update my review. But for now, it’s been too unreliable to depend on. ### 1/5 — Constantly crashing *2025-08-12* I really want an alarm like this, and when it works it does what I need- but I’m getting near constant messages that background mode is crashing and it’s causing the alarm to fail. I also wish you could set up a playlist of music, and not just one per alarm. In order to have something different every day you need to set up unique alarms, which requires you to scan the barcodes again. If the crashes can be addressed, my review will change, but until then I’m looking for an alternative. ### 2/5 — Great because I need it but *2025-08-07* Love setting my own barcodes to scan to check that I make sure I’m remembering everything I have to do in a day. Hate that I get multiple crash notifications a day. Got another one just now. I cleared the last one 5 minutes ago. Instability reduces useful function to near zero. Please also add check off lists to each alarm, not just for the “Today” tab. ### 2/5 — Great Concept Poor Execution *2025-01-14, version 7.2.3* For 20$ it’s extremely expensive for an app that crashes constantly. I’ve had it crash in the middle of the night three times now and therefore not go off in the morning. I wish it was more reliable but it instead was a waste of money. They definitely need to invest in bug fixes ASAP ### 3/5 — Genuinely Mediocre *2024-04-24, version 7.2.1* The app is fine to use but the real perk of this alarm is my complete dread of it ever going off. The fear of having to use the barcode scanning function is enough to wake me from my slumber, leave my bedroom and switch it off before it starts to alarm. Once I’m out of bed it is all fine. Just to reiterate the app works well but using the functions it has… ### 2/5 — 돈 주고 샀는데 알람이 제 때 안 울림 *2024-01-24, version 7.2.1* 5시에 매일 맞춰놓으면 5시에 안울리고 폰을 켜고 어플을 들어가야지만 알람이 갑지기 울려요 그래서 바코드 없는 다른곳에서 알람이 울리고 안 꺼져서 곤란한적이 많습니다 ### 1/5 — 勝手にお金を請求 *2024-01-15, version 7.2.1* 何も、知らせもなく、勝手にお金を請求＆引き落とされました。されました。とりあえず、Appleに知らせて対処してもらうように頼みました。 ### 1/5 — Pro version does not work *2024-01-06, version 7.2.1* Constantly notifies me that background mode has crashed and that the backup alarm won’t come through on silent mode. Alarm does not go off. Free version works but has horrible ads. payed to remove the adds and the app doesn’t work. Lovely. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2023-09-22* I really struggle with getting out of bed in the morning and really wanted this app to work. It’s great when it’s working- but it barley works. 7 time out of 10 it’s crashed or something and just does not go off. PLEASE FIX THIS! I paid good money to not have a working app and I really want this to work! ## Frequently asked questions about Barcode Alarm Clock Pro ### How does this alarm clock work? This alarm clock requires you to scan a specific barcode, such as your toothpaste, to turn off the alarm. This action forces you to get out of bed and interact with your surroundings, making it impossible to sleep through. ### What makes the alarm ringtones unique? The ringtones are procedurally generated and unpredictable, designed to prevent auditory adaptation. This ensures that even deep sleepers will be jolted awake by the loud and varied sounds. ### Can I customize the alarm settings? Yes, the app is highly customizable. You can choose different objects with barcodes to scan, set multiple and repeating alarms, and even mix ringtones with your own music. It also offers dark mode, customizable color themes, and various clock face styles. ### Is there a way to prevent myself from turning off the alarm early? The app features a lockable alarm system that makes it impossible to cancel or mute the alarm once it's set. This 'annoying' feature is designed to ensure you are forced to get out of bed to stop the sound. ### What are the motivational features? Beyond the core alarm function, the app includes a Bedtime Reminder and Bedtime Enforcer to help establish a consistent sleep schedule. It also allows you to track your morning routine, promoting healthier sleeping habits and increased alertness. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.2.3 — 2024-10-07 Enhanced Data Privacy: We've updated some internal components to ensure your experience with our app is not only enjoyable but also aligns with the highest standards of data privacy and security. ### 7.2.1 — 2022-03-23 - Bugfixes ### 7.1.4 — 2021-08-17 Innovating the wake-up experience since 2013. Providing you with the tools to get your morning under control. - Instant wake-up ringtones - Wake-up missions - Lockable alarms - 10s snooze - Bedtime reminder - Bedtime enforcer - Morning routine - Bright alarms - Text to speech alarms - Self composing ringtones *** New in this version: - Bugfixes ### 7.0.2 — 2021-03-31 Innovating the wake-up experience since 2013. Providing you with the tools to get your morning under control. - Instant wake-up ringtones - Wake-up missions - Lockable alarms - 10s snooze - Bedtime reminder - Bedtime enforcer - Morning routine - Bright alarms - Text to speech alarms - Self composing ringtones *** New in this version: - Bugfixes ### 7.0.1 — 2020-11-28 - Procedural Ringtones¹ (Infinite realtime compositions to counter auditory adaptation) - Updated all translations - Bugfixes *** Let us know how you're enjoying Barcode Alarm Clock, or give us your suggestions: support.barcode-alarm@tooltaps.com If the Barcode Alarm Clock is helping you, we would appreciate an App Store review. 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