Bar vs Tap Count
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
Tap Count
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bar | Tap Count |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | Michael Aulik |
In-app purchases
Bar
No in-app purchases
Tap Count
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bar free?
Is Tap Count free?
Do Bar or Tap Count have ads?
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