Comparison

Bar vs CTRL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

CTRL

Features
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Frustrated you don't know how your construction project is going? CTRL helps you get back on track with a simple software to give you the confidence your on track with your budget. Enter your estimated hours and expenses into the easy to use iOS app and then review your budget through the browser based login. Managers also get a preloaded dashboard to track the overall budgets and projects at a glance. CTRL gives you the info you need so you can focus on growing your business. Take back control of your projects.

Screenshots

Bar4 screens
CTRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CTRL at none against Bar's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Bar versus CTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarCTRL
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamImperial Metal Industries Inc

In-app purchases

None

Bar

No in-app purchases

None

CTRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bar free?
Bar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CTRL free?
CTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bar or CTRL have ads?
Bar shows ads; CTRL does not.

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