# BirthdaySMS vs BarLock

The clearest difference is rating: BarLock at 4.3 against BirthdaySMS's 2.0. BarLock also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). BirthdaySMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BarLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BirthdaySMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

BarLock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarLock has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BirthdaySMS | BarLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdaysms/id1288946291/reviews) | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barlock-barcode-alarm/id6772532044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECONORMA SAS DI MATTIUZZI ALESSANDRO E C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/632097333) | [CODE IN MOTION SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896060625) |

## What reviewers say

### BirthdaySMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdaysms/id1288946291)

Schedule and send birthday text messages automatically at a precise time. Never forget a special occasion again with this simple utility.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS messages, Set exact sending times, Automatic birthday reminders, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BarLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barlock-barcode-alarm/id6772532044)

This alarm clock requires users to scan a unique barcode or QR code located away from their bed to turn it off. It's designed to prevent snoozing and ensure users get out of bed. Features include backup alerts and a lock window to prevent early cancellation.

**Highlights:** Scan barcode/QR code to stop alarm, No snooze functionality, Wake-Up Check feature, Backup alerts, Lock Window to prevent early cancellation, Tiptoe Mode for quiet disarming

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarLock PRO Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BirthdaySMS free?

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

### Is BarLock free?

BarLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BirthdaySMS or BarLock?

BarLock is rated higher. BirthdaySMS averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BarLock averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do BirthdaySMS or BarLock have ads?

Neither BirthdaySMS nor BarLock shows ads.

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