BarLock: Barcode Alarm

BarLock: Barcode Alarm

Anti-Snooze QR Alarm Clock

8 ratings
3 reviews
Free
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Released
June 9, 2026
Updated
October 30, 2026

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About

This alarm clock requires users to scan a unique barcode or QR code located away from their bed to turn it off. It's designed to prevent snoozing and ensure users get out of bed. Features include backup alerts and a lock window to prevent early cancellation.

✓Scan barcode/QR code to stop alarm
✓No snooze functionality
✓Wake-Up Check feature
✓Backup alerts
✓Lock Window to prevent early cancellation
✓Tiptoe Mode for quiet disarming
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What's New in BarLock

4.1.0

October 30, 2026

Change one part of an alarm without going through the whole setup again. Move the time, switch the barcode, or adjust a single rule, and the rest stays as you left it. Make a weekend version of an alarm without scanning your barcode again. Duplicate it, change the days, and turn it on. BarLock now fits iPhone Duo.

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$9.99

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Lifetime unlock. No subscription.

Events

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User reviews

Simple and works well

Simple and works well. Improved in recent update.

Response from developer

EDIT: Hello Neb Syam, thank you for your patience and for the chance to turn that 2* rating into a 5*! Happy Mornings! // Hello Neb Syam, thank you for the honest review, and I'm sorry about both problems. Tiptoe Mode stops at 15 seconds today. I'll raise that limit in the next update so you can get out of the room quietly. The evening ring worries me more. With one alarm at 5:45am, nothing should ring in the evening, and I want to find out why it did. Could you email me at support@barlock.app and tell me whether the alarm repeats, and whether you opened BarLock around that time? I'll fix it.

Ok but buggy and lacking in options

Why can’t I set the tiptoe mode longer. I have a baby and the stupid thing starts going off again before I’m out of the room.

It also goes off at random times in the evening with no alarm set. I have 1 alarm set for 5:45am, and it went off at 7:13 this evening. Why…

Response from developer

Hello Neb Syam, thank you for the honest review, and I'm sorry about both problems. Tiptoe Mode stops at 15 seconds today. I'll raise that limit in the next update so you can get out of the room quietly. The evening ring worries me more. With one alarm at 5:45am, nothing should ring in the evening, and I want to find out why it did. Could you email me at support@barlock.app and tell me whether the alarm repeats, and whether you opened BarLock around that time? I'll fix it.

Decent, but in need of more features

I’ve been pretty desperate for a simple, functional, barcode/QR alarm that is not a subscription service. This is about the closest I was able to find. I’m betting this was vibe coded, but It works well. However it could definitely use more features, such as:

- Ability to quickly duplicate alarms.
- Infinite backup alerts, why is it capped at 7?
- everything that’s adjustable should be more robust, do away with the interval options.
- More sounds, louder sounds, and ability to upload your own sounds.
- Add a separate dialogue window to edit existing alarms instead of going through the full setup every time.
- scrolling problems on the “alarms” tab, it gets stuck pretty easy.

clean this thing up a bit and it’d be a really stellar app at a reasonable price.
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Response from developer

Hello JimmyXmas911, thank you for your feedback! Ability to quickly duplicate alarms? Will add. Backup Alerts capped at 7? It's because every backup alert takes one of the system alarm slots iOS gives the app, so a higher cap would start crowding out your other alarms. I know it's frustrating, but 7 is as high as I can go without risking them. More sounds, louder sounds? Working on it. Ability to upload your own sounds? Will look into it. Editing existing alarms instead of going through the full setup? Agreed 100%, will add. I want to fix the rest too: the scrolling bug on the Alarms tab, and I'd like to hear more about what you mean by making adjustments more robust and dropping the interval options. Email me at support@barlock.app. Happy mornings!

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FAQ

Does BarLock have ads?

No, BarLock is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no ads, no tracking' and emphasizes that all features remain on your phone.

How much does BarLock cost?

BarLock is free to download and use with basic features. An optional one-time purchase, BarLock Pro, unlocks unlimited alarms, Tiptoe Mode, and advanced settings.

What is BarLock Pro?

BarLock Pro is a one-time purchase that offers unlimited alarms, Tiptoe Mode, customizable Lock Window and Backup Alerts, and access to all alarm sounds and sticker collections.

What is the 'Wake-Up Check' feature in BarLock?

The Wake-Up Check feature in BarLock rings again a little later after the initial alarm to ensure you have stayed up and out of bed.

Can I edit or delete the alarm in BarLock before it rings?

No, BarLock features a 'Lock Window' where the alarm cannot be edited, paused, or deleted without scanning the designated barcode in the minutes before it rings.

What kind of items can I use for scanning in BarLock?

You can use any item with a scannable barcode or QR code that is located away from your bed, such as toothpaste, coffee, medication, or a notebook.

Is BarLock available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, BarLock is currently only supported on iPhone devices.

How often is BarLock updated?

BarLock was last updated on October 30, 2026, indicating a recent update. The version is 4.1.0.