Comparison

PaperCode vs Life Timer

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

Head to head
About

PaperCode

Organize your books and papers by assigning them to custom places and associating them with barcodes or QR codes. Quickly update an item's location by scanning its code. Automatically gather book information from databases by scanning ISBN barcodes.

Highlights
  • Manage items and places
  • Scan barcodes/QR codes
  • OCR for printed text
  • Automatic book information retrieval
  • Customizable place names
  • Quick item location updates
Features
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What you can do with this app: [The app remembers where your books/papers are.] *Manage ITEMS with PLACES where they belong to. -You can manage ITEMS and PLACES related to Barcodes/QR-codes by scanning codes or printed texts(OCR) using your phone's camera. -Only you need is minimum effort to add, update and search PLACES and ITEMS. -You can add and name any PLACES, such as "Bookshelf:A", "Box:B" and "Bed room closet". It is not necessary that PLACES are real physical places. They can be "Borrowed by John Doe", "Papers to copy", "Things to survey" and so on. -Though this app is designed for management of academic books and treatises(papers), you can also add and name any ITEMS. They can be "Golf shoes", "Water bottles for emergency", "Tax payment documents of 2019", "Buy salt", "Reserve restaurant" and so on. [Easier is better.] *Add, move, search, sometimes manage. With this app, you will: -Add(register) PLACES. Add(register) ITEMS and relate them to barcodes/QR-codes. -When you move an ITEM, scan a barcode/QR-code to update its PLACE to belong to. -Search an ITEM's name to find out its PLACE. -You can rename ITEMS and PLACES, update relationship between them and new codes, update their order in the lists at any time. [No automation, no life.] *ITEMS and PLACES cooperate with barcodes/QR-codes. -You can relate ITEMS and PLACES to any barcodes/QR-codes. -Once you created relationships between ITEMS/PLACES and codes, when you move an ITEM from current PLACE to another PLACE, all you have to do is: 1.Scan the code of the new PLACE using the camera, 2.Scan the code of the ITEM. That's it. It won't take more than 3 seconds. -The code will be scanned automatically when your camera focuses it. You don't even need to press the shutter button. -If the books or papers don't have barcodes/QR-codes, add codes to them. (for example, codes printed directly on the papers using handy printers or codes printed on sticker labels.) Any unique digits or characters will work. *Automatically collect information. -Information of books and papers (author, title, publisher, published date) will be collected automatically by searching with keyword(s). -This app accesses CiNii/CiNiiBooks database OpenSearch service on the web to get the information. -If you scan a barcode and the code is an ISBN, this app will collect and fill all necessary information automatically. All you need is to tap "OK" button. -You can search and find books or papers by using keyword(s). Use space for AND search and use slash for OR search. If multiple results hit, you can choose one to add as a new ITEM. -A particular chapter of a book can be added in the same way as a paper. *Relate ITEMS and PLACES to barcodes/QR-codes -Both ITEMS and PLACES can be related to barcode/QR-code. -You can delete or update(relate again) relationships between codes and ITEMS/PLACES. *Script(handwriting) recognition -If you can't use barcodes/QR-codes in some reason, you can try script(handwriting) recognition. It works, but it takes a lot of time and it won't recognize 100% correctly. So I strongly recommend you to use barcodes/QR-codes. [Nothing is more important than safety.] *Backup and export your data. -You can backup your data(ITEMS/PLACES) to a text file (as SQL expressions). -You can export backup file(s) to external storages/apps/services, such as iPhone's documents folder(which syncs with iCloud), Dropbox app, GoogleDrive app and so on. [Search and find at once.] *See all items in the place or search with keyword(s) -You can see all the ITEMS belonging to particular PLACE. -You can search an ITEM by keyword(s). AND/OR search is available. -You can search a PLACE as well. (but only AND search is available.)

About

Life Timer

This app helps you visualize and manage your remaining lifespan. It provides daily and hourly reminders to encourage mindful living and goal setting, with a unique visual representation of your life's journey.

Highlights
  • Personalized lifespan countdown
  • Visual 'Life Tree' progress
  • Daily and hourly reminders
  • Encourages goal setting
  • Mindful living prompts
Features
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Live Life to the Fullest with Life Timer. Do you know the average lifespan of a human? It's around 80 years. Have you ever calculated how much of your life you've already lived and how much time you have left? Have you ever wondered if you're living a fulfilling life? Do you find yourself wasting time, feeling unmotivated, or unsure about your life goals? If you've had these thoughts, you need a companion to help you face life head-on. Introducing Life Timer, the app that records the time you've lived every moment and counts down the days you have left. Life Timer helps you make the most of your time and encourages you to live proactively and with purpose. - Why Choose Life Timer? - Daily Reminders: Life Timer will remind you every day to check your life record. By constantly facing the time of your life, you'll start thinking about life's big questions: What is the purpose of my life? What are my dreams? Where is my passion? What are my lifelong goals? Without Life Timer, it’s easy to let these thoughts slip away, wasting precious time. Life Timer ensures you stay mindful of your life’s journey and live each day to the fullest. - Features That Make a Difference - Personalized Timer: Based on your birthdate and estimated lifespan, Life Timer updates the time you've lived and the time you have left every second, providing a constant reminder of life's preciousness. Life Tree: See your life visually represented as a "Life Tree." The Life Tree has six stages, reflecting the different phases of your life. Watch it grow as you progress through your journey. Timely Reminders: Life Timer sends reminders every hour from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, encouraging you to stay aware of your time and make the most of each moment. - Take Control of Your Life Today - Life Timer is not just an app; it's your companion on the journey to living a more fulfilling life. By using Life Timer, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your time and learn to appreciate every second. Don't let life slip away unnoticed – start living proactively and with purpose. Download Life Timer now and begin your journey towards a more meaningful life. Take control of your time, set your life goals, and make every moment count. - Ready to Transform Your Life? - Don't wait any longer. Embrace the power of Life Timer and start living a life of purpose and fulfillment. Download Life Timer today and make every second of your life truly count. Terms & Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/lifetimerios/terms Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/lifetimerios/privacy

Screenshots

PaperCode4 screens
Life Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PaperCode at 5.0 against Life Timer's 1.0. PaperCode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Life Timer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PaperCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaperCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaperCode ships an update every 3 weeks, Life Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PaperCode versus Life Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperCodeLife Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuichiro MomosakiZipoApps

Customer experience

PaperCode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Life Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PaperCode

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Life Timer

Subscriptions16
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium features3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium features3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PaperCode free?
PaperCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life Timer free?
Life Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PaperCode or Life Timer?
PaperCode is rated higher. PaperCode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Life Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PaperCode or Life Timer have ads?
Life Timer shows ads; PaperCode does not.
Which is updated more often, PaperCode or Life Timer?
PaperCode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Life Timer monthly. Most recently, PaperCode was updated on September 21, 2026 and Life Timer on September 20, 2026.

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