Comparison

Countdown vs Barcode Barry

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode display
  • Smart location-based card selection
  • Automatic store switching
  • Receipt carrier prioritization
  • Request new store support
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Barcode Barry4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Countdown versus Barcode Barry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownBarcode Barry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer朝霞 彭Gronext

Customer experience

Countdown

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barcode Barry

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Quarterly Plus Version3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Advanced Version$5.99
None

Barcode Barry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Barry free?
Barcode Barry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or Barcode Barry have ads?
Both Countdown and Barcode Barry show ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Barcode Barry?
Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Barcode Barry every 8 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 20, 2026 and Barcode Barry on June 24, 2026.

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