Comparison

Better Barcodes vs Equinoxx

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

Head to head
About

Better Barcodes

This utility app allows users to scan and create barcodes in batches, with options to save and export data. It supports various barcode formats and integrates with other apps for seamless data transfer.

Highlights
  • Batch scanning of multiple barcodes
  • Quick scan with automatic clipboard copy
  • Scan barcodes from images
  • Batch creation of barcodes in popular formats
  • Export scanned/created data to text or spreadsheets
  • QR code templates for VCard, SMS, and Email
  • Save high-resolution barcode images
Features
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Better Barcodes is a powerful, modern barcode scanning and creation tool for iPhone. * Batch Scan - Scan multiple barcodes at once and store them in convenient sets. * Quick Scan - The last barcode scanned is automatically on the clipboard, ready for use. * Scan from images - Scan any image on your phone via the share menu * Batch Create - Create new barcodes in 10 of the most popular barcode formats. * Batch Export -Share lists of scanned or created barcode data as text lists or to your favorite spreadsheet App. * QR Code Templates - Read & Create QR Code formats like VCard, SMS and Email, including convenient integration with Contacts, Messages and Mail. * Save Barcode Images - Save high-resolution barcode images individually or in batches for use in your projects. Pro features are available via a one-time in-app purchase Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://poplar.farm/better-barcodes-privacy

About

Equinoxx

Features
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See the sun and moon like never before. Exact sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for any location β€” plus a forecast that tells you whether tonight's sunset (or tomorrow's sunrise) is worth heading out for. SUNRISE & SUNSET FORECAST β€’ A 0–100 sky-color score for every sunrise and sunset, up to 9 days ahead β€’ Reads high, mid, and low cloud overhead β€” and checks the horizon toward the sun, where low cloud can block the light β€’ Get an alert before sunrises and sunsets forecast as Great or better SUN & DAYLIGHT β€’ Sunrise and sunset with civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight β€’ Golden hour and blue hour for photography, with a Live Activity countdown β€’ Solar noon, UV index, and daylight duration β€’ Year-round daylight chart to compare seasons AURORA β€’ Tonight's aurora outlook for your location, based on the NOAA Kp forecast β€’ Optional heads-up on evenings when the northern lights may be visible SOLAR DOPPELGΓ„NGER β€’ Discover cities around the world that share your daylight on a future date β€’ Create a share card to send to friends MOON β€’ Real-time moon phase with moonrise and moonset times β€’ Lunar distance, supermoon alerts, and zodiac position β€’ Eclipse predictions through 2035 AR SUN PATH β€’ Point your camera at the sky to see the sun's exact arc β€’ Great for planning photography, architecture, or garden light ALMANAC β€’ Daily streak to build your sky-watching habit β€’ Collectible badges for solstices, full moons, and eclipses β€’ Share your streak card with friends WIDGETS & ALERTS β€’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: sun times and moon phase β€’ Notifications for sunrise, sunset, and seasonal turning points APPLE WATCH β€’ Today's sunrise, sunset, daylight and golden hours on your wrist β€’ Complications for the next sunrise or sunset and the moon phase β€’ With Pro, the sky-quality score for the next sunrise or sunset β€” right on your watch face EQUINOX PRO A one-time purchase β€” no subscription β€” unlocks the sunrise & sunset forecast on iPhone and Apple Watch, the aurora outlook, the AR sun path, golden hour, sky-quality and aurora alerts, the golden hour Live Activity, globe time travel, and unlimited locations. Track multiple locations worldwide. Sun and moon calculations work fully offline; forecasts use MET Norway and NOAA data.

Screenshots

Better Barcodes3 screens
Equinoxx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Equinoxx at weekly against Better Barcodes's every 3 weeks. Equinoxx also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Better Barcodes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Equinoxx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Better Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, Equinoxx weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Better Barcodes versus Equinoxx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetter BarcodesEquinoxx
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoplar Farm Software LtdStefan Crafoord-Wiklund

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Better Barcodes

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
1 purchases

Equinoxx

One-time1
  • Equinox Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Better Barcodes free?
Better Barcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equinoxx free?
Equinoxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Better Barcodes or Equinoxx have ads?
Neither Better Barcodes nor Equinoxx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Better Barcodes or Equinoxx?
Better Barcodes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Equinoxx weekly. Most recently, Better Barcodes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Equinoxx on November 5, 2026.

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