My Talking Calculator vs BarcodeVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Talking Calculator
This talking calculator aids children in learning numbers and basic math operations. It also serves as a speech support tool for students with special needs, featuring clear speech and large keys for easy recognition.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Advanced functions (square root, percentage)
- Mute function
- Selectable graphical appearance
- Speech support in English and Italian
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This talking calculator is aimed at children to support learning of numbers and basic operations. The app is also designed as a compensatory-speech tool for the inclusion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Thanks to the clarity of speech, ease of use and size of the keys this application is ideal for anyone who has difficulty in recognizing numbers or figures. The calculator includes: - The four fundamental operations (sum, product, multiplication and division); - Additional functions such as square root, percentage, exponentiation and so on; - The mute function that disables the sounds; - Graphical appearance selectable between various shades. The speech is also available in both English and Italian.
BarcodeVault
Instantly scan and identify various QR codes and barcodes to access useful information, from product details to book summaries. Design custom codes with logos and export them in multiple formats. Organize your scans into collections and sync them via iCloud.
- Scan 20+ barcode formats in real-time
- Get product nutrition facts and book details
- Create custom QR codes with logos
- Offline scanning and code generation
- Organize scans into collections
- Optional iCloud sync
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BarcodeVault is the all-in-one scanner and code studio for iPhone and iPad. Point your camera and instantly recognize any QR code or barcode, then get real, useful information back, not just raw numbers. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Recognize 20+ formats in real time, including QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix. Scanning runs entirely on your device, so it is fast and works offline. KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING Scan a grocery product to reveal its brand, Nutri-Score, full nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens, for smarter shopping in seconds. LOOK UP BOOKS Scan an ISBN and BarcodeVault fetches the title, author, cover and description automatically, perfect for cataloguing your shelf. SMART ACTIONS Codes turn into something you can use: join a Wi-Fi network, save a contact, open a link, read a boarding pass or view payment details, all detected automatically. DESIGN YOUR OWN CODES Create QR codes and barcodes in Code Studio with custom colors, gradients, pixel shapes and your own logo. Preview live, then export crisp PNG, SVG or PDF files ready to print or share. STAY ORGANIZED Every scan is saved to your history and can be sorted into collections such as pantry, wishlist, books and work. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. Scanning and code generation happen on-device, and your data stays with you, with optional iCloud sync across your devices. Free to scan and create. Upgrade to Pro for every barcode format, advanced styling and unlimited code generation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BarcodeVault at 5.0 against My Talking Calculator's 3.7. BarcodeVault also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). My Talking Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price 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. BarcodeVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. My Talking Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
BarcodeVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
My Talking Calculator ships an update every 9 months, BarcodeVault every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | My Talking Calculator | BarcodeVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 437 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raffaele Amuso | Life Utility Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
My Talking Calculator
BarcodeVault
In-app purchases
My Talking Calculator
No in-app purchases
BarcodeVault
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$14.99
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