Bar vs Vibration Detect II
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bar
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. Open links, save your scan history, and share results quickly. This utility works offline and features a simple, user-friendly design for quick access to information.
- Fast QR and barcode scanning
- Scan QR codes from photos
- Save scan history
- Share and open links
- Offline scanning capability
- Lightweight and easy to use
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Bar-code Scanner – Quick QR and Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your iPhone’s camera! Open links, save scans, and share results in seconds. Features: * Fast QR and Barcode Scanning – Quick scans for websites, coupons, and more * Scan from Photos – Decode QR codes from your gallery * Save Scan History – Keep track of past scans * Share and Open Links – Easily share results or open web pages * Works Offline – No internet needed for scanning * Lightweight and Easy to Use – Simple, no-fuss design Perfect for: Opening URLs, checking promo codes, sharing contact info, and more! Get Bar-code Scanner – Scan QR codes in a flash
Vibration Detect II
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The Vibration Detect program use the motion sensor to detect vibrations. Place your IPHONE / IPAD on the equipment you like to measure vibrations. Hit the RUN button to start. There will be a two sec. delay to prevent from vibrations at startup. The default measure time is 10 seconds and the sensitivity is default set to medium.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bar at Free against Vibration Detect II's $9.99. Vibration Detect II's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Bar is free to download; Vibration Detect II costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bar ships an update every 20 months, Vibration Detect II every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bar | Vibration Detect II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | Anders Falck |
In-app purchases
Bar
No in-app purchases
Vibration Detect II
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bar free?
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Do Bar or Vibration Detect II have ads?
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