# Barcode Scanner vs Hard Truth

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Barcode Scanner at 1.9K against Hard Truth's 1. Barcode Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Hard Truth's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Hard Truth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hard Truth's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Scanner | Hard Truth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-orca-scan/id1161117971/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-truth-screen-time/id6818556254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ORCA SCAN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083450789) | [Greez Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818556256) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-orca-scan/id1161117971)

Streamline inventory and asset tracking with a powerful barcode scanning solution. Build custom tracking systems without coding, reduce counting time significantly, and export data easily. Works offline and syncs automatically.

**Highlights:** Scan any barcode type, Export data to Excel/Google Sheets, Offline functionality with cloud sync, Capture photos, signatures, GPS, Log asset history with location tracking, Design and print barcode labels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Customizable fields and options
- 📤 Easy data export and sharing
- 💡 Helpful for inventory management
- 🚀 Quick and accurate barcode scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezing or crashes
- 🔒 Requires account creation to use
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔋 Camera issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted local barcodes after update
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
- Inconsistent barcode recognition

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually input barcodes
- More advanced reporting and analytics
- Improved sorting and filtering of scanned items
- Support for more barcode types


### Hard Truth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-truth-screen-time/id6818556254)

This app helps you visualize the real-world cost of your daily screen time. It calculates how much time you spend on your phone and shows what you could achieve with that time instead, offering tools to set goals and track progress.

**Highlights:** Input daily screen time via typing or screenshot, Projects future time spent and potential achievements, Over 300 'truths' comparing time to skills, education, and more, Visualizes life in weeks with phone time highlighted, Set daily limits and assign time to specific goals, Track streaks and progress towards goals, Home and Lock Screen widgets for quick access

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Scanner free?

Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hard Truth free?

Hard Truth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner or Hard Truth?

Hard Truth is rated higher. Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Hard Truth averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Barcode Scanner or Hard Truth have ads?

Neither Barcode Scanner nor Hard Truth shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*