# Japan Barcode Translator vs Site Checker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Site Checker at 50% against Japan Barcode Translator's 0%. Site Checker also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Japan Barcode Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Japan Barcode Translator costs $2.99 and Site Checker $1.90 up front. Japan Barcode Translator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Site Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Site Checker holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Site Checker has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Japan Barcode Translator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Site Checker's.

Japan Barcode Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Site Checker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Japan Barcode Translator | Site Checker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.90** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-barcode-translator/id1451580044/reviews) | **[3.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/site-checker-down-detector/id1630945886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TERA](https://appshunter.io/developer/415456240) | [Tamara Dudarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602845370) |

## What reviewers say

### Japan Barcode Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-barcode-translator/id1451580044)

Easily understand Japanese products while shopping. Simply scan a product's barcode to instantly translate its information into your smartphone's native language.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, Automatic translation, Supports smartphone language, Shopping assistant, Product information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Banner | $1.99 | one-time |


### Site Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/site-checker-down-detector/id1630945886)

This app provides web tool utilities to monitor network connection stability and website availability. It includes HTTP tests for API checks and a downtime detector to verify site access globally. Useful for system administrators and web developers to troubleshoot DNS and ISP connection issues.

**Highlights:** WiFi and mobile data connection monitoring, HTTP test for REST API checks, Downtime detector for site access, Works on 3G/4G/5G/LTE and WiFi, Supports VPN and proxy servers, Troubleshoots DNS and ISP connection issues

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Japan Barcode Translator free?

Japan Barcode Translator costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Site Checker free?

Site Checker costs $1.90, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Japan Barcode Translator or Site Checker?

Site Checker is rated higher. Japan Barcode Translator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Site Checker averages 3.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Japan Barcode Translator or Site Checker have ads?

Neither Japan Barcode Translator nor Site Checker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Japan Barcode Translator or Site Checker?

Japan Barcode Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Site Checker fortnightly. Most recently, Japan Barcode Translator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Site Checker on November 3, 2026.

---

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