Countdown vs Barcode Barry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown
Track important dates with a countdown calendar. Visualize your upcoming events with custom backgrounds and manage them through categorized lists. Secure your data with password protection.
- Date counting (days left/passed)
- Customizable background images
- Event classification and management
- Calendar view for daily events
- Lunar calendar date support
- Password protection for privacy
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CountDown is a small tool to help you record important days in your life. How many days are countdown and positive days away from now? = Main functions= Date counting: how many days are left before the target date and how many days have passed Animation effect: the interface uses animation theme effect to increase vivid breath Picture selection: Pictures can be selected as background to record important events. Classification Management: Custom Classification, Easy to Manage and Query Events Calendar query: you can query the events of the day through the calendar interface Lunar calendar date: support the choice of lunar calendar date Password Protection: Password can be set to protect privacy We are eager to hear your feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, you are welcome to let us know "Settings - Email Feedback" in the application. Any other ideas, also welcome to contact us, every message, we will read carefully. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel the automatic renewal at the account settings. Cancellation of the automatic renewal must be at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start the subscription. To open the subscription, you need to agree to the following terms Terms of Service: http://shipi.kindofpure.cn/xiaoya/zh_terms.html Privacy Terms: http://shipi.kindofpure.cn/xiaoya/zh_doc.html
Barcode Barry
Effortlessly manage your membership cards and barcodes for a faster checkout experience. The app intelligently displays the correct card based on your location, ensuring you never have to search through multiple apps again. It supports automatic switching between stores and prioritizes receipt carriers for ultimate convenience.
- Instant barcode display
- Smart location-based card selection
- Automatic store switching
- Receipt carrier prioritization
- Request new store support
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- Checkout stress-free—your card is ready in a snap! Still digging through apps for your membership card while feeling the pressure of the line behind you? With "Barcode Barry," just open your phone, and your barcode is right there! - Smart location, instant barcode Set it up once, and the right membership card pops up automatically every time you visit a store—no more searching! - 7-11, FamilyMart? Auto-switch! No need to manually set locations—just pick the store, and your barcode is always ready, wherever you go.(Only supported in Taiwan) - Carriers? Always on top! Never forget your receipt carrier again—your barcode appears first at checkout, saving you time and hassle. - Want more stores? Let us know! If there's a chain you'd like to see supported, send us a message or leave a review—we're always improving! - Download "Barcode Barry" now and breeze through checkout!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Barry at none against Countdown's 3. Barcode Barry also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Barcode Barry asks for nothing beyond the download.
Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Barcode Barry every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown | Barcode Barry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 朝霞 彭 | Gronext |
Customer experience
Countdown
Barcode Barry
In-app purchases
Countdown
- Plus Version3 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Quarterly Plus Version3 Days trial$4.493 Months
- Advanced Version$5.99
Barcode Barry
No in-app purchases









