# Barcode Monsters vs World History Map

The clearest difference is rating: World History Map at 5.0 against Barcode Monsters's 4.4. Barcode Monsters's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World History Map sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Monsters asks for nothing beyond the download.

World History Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Monsters has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Barcode Monsters ships an update every 8 months, World History Map every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Monsters | World History Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-monsters/id1571582155/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-history-map/id6470648221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 711 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Otoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225815953) | [跃伟 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040159252) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Monsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-monsters/id1571582155)

Discover and collect unique monsters hidden within barcodes. Scan any barcode to reveal a creature and add it to your journal and collection. Explore over 40 different monsters and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to discover monsters, Collect over 40 unique monsters, Monster journal to track scans, View monster profiles and achievements, Supports 10+ barcode types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### World History Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-history-map/id6470648221)

Explore ancient civilizations and modern historical developments with detailed maps. This atlas covers regions from ancient Egypt and Babylon to the Roman Empire and the 15th-century global landscape. It's a practical tool for visualizing world history.

**Highlights:** Ancient civilization maps, Modern history maps (15th-1912), Focus on West Asia and North Africa, Mediterranean and Roman Empire maps, Global historical development visualization, Clear display of historical events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 X 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 X 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 X 30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 X 40 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 X 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 X 60 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 X 70 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Monsters free?

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

### Is World History Map free?

World History Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Monsters or World History Map?

World History Map is rated higher. Barcode Monsters averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while World History Map averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Barcode Monsters or World History Map have ads?

Neither Barcode Monsters nor World History Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barcode Monsters or World History Map?

Barcode Monsters ships an update every 8 months, and World History Map every 9 months. Most recently, Barcode Monsters was updated on November 3, 2026 and World History Map on November 3, 2026.

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