Comparison

Bar vs Tap Count

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

Tap Count

Features
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Count anything with ease. Tap Count is a simple, one-screen app designed for speed, clarity, and reliability. Whether you’re keeping track of reps, inventory, guests, or just curious tallies, this app makes it effortless. Big, easy-to-use buttons Increase, decrease, or reset with one tap Count never gets lost — it’s saved automatically Works in Light & Dark Mode Zero clutter, zero ads, zero permissions Perfect for the gym, classroom, events, or everyday life — Tap Counter is the fastest way to keep track of numbers.

Screenshots

Bar4 screens
Tap Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tap Count at none against Bar's shown. Bar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Bar versus Tap Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarTap Count
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamMichael Aulik

In-app purchases

None

Bar

No in-app purchases

None

Tap Count

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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