CheckMyList vs Barcode Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CheckMyList
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CheckMyList can be used for a shopping list, to do list, and notes. Categories can be added and deleted. Up to 40 categories can added. “ALL CATEGORIES”, "FAVORITES", “TO DO”, and “NOTES” categories cannot be deleted or edited. To add or delete categories, select "Edit Categories". Items can be added, edited, and deleted. Up to 200 items can be added. To edit or view an item’s information, swipe the item left. All data is saved when app is closed and is encrypted in case sensitive information has been entered. Suggest selecting "Load Default Data" from settings menu to get stated.
Barcode Checker
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Test barcode color inversion etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CheckMyList at none against Barcode Checker's shown. CheckMyList also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.7.2). Barcode Checker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CheckMyList ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Checker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CheckMyList | Barcode Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 17.7.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jerry Watson | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
CheckMyList
No in-app purchases
Barcode Checker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CheckMyList free?
Is Barcode Checker free?
Do CheckMyList or Barcode Checker have ads?
Which is updated more often, CheckMyList or Barcode Checker?
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