# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Barcode Alarm Clock Pro

The clearest difference is price: Alarm Clock ◎ at Free against Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's $14.99. Alarm Clock ◎ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 150). Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Alarm Clock ◎ is free to download; Barcode Alarm Clock Pro costs $14.99 up front. Alarm Clock ◎ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Barcode Alarm Clock Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alarm Clock ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Alarm Clock ◎'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Barcode Alarm Clock Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Barcode Alarm Clock Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews)** | [4.3 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079)

This app provides a robust alarm clock experience with customizable wake-up challenges, multiple alarm types, and smart features to ensure you get out of bed. It offers a variety of sounds, weather integration, and task-based reminders to help even heavy sleepers start their day.

**Highlights:** Multiple alarm creation, Wake-up challenges (math, shake, text), Customizable snooze settings, Weather and temperature display, Adjustable volume increase/decrease, Quick alarm for short tasks, Customizable themes and backgrounds

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Alarm Clock - Advanced Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Alarm Clock - Advanced Gold | $7.99 | per month |
| Advanced Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Diamond Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Diamond Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Alarm Clock - Platinum | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Alarm Clock - Ultimate Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Diamond Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Diamond Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Alarm wakes up instantly
- 👍 Unique features like tasks and power naps
- 👍 Customizable sounds and backgrounds
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helps deep sleepers wake up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not always going off as set
- 🔋 Drains battery when left on
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full features
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔍 Difficult to find settings and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm changing on its own
- Alarm not working when phone is locked or on silent
- Inconsistent behavior with alarm sounds and settings

**Requested features**

- Ability to import own photos as backgrounds
- More color options for display
- Ability to adjust brightness and font size
- Snooze button placement improvement
- Weather information updates


### Barcode Alarm Clock Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084)

This alarm clock forces you out of bed by requiring you to scan a barcode to turn off its loud, unpredictable ringtones. It offers customizable features, multiple alarms, and motivational tools to improve sleep habits and morning routines.

**Highlights:** Barcode scan to dismiss alarm, Blaringly loud, procedural ringtones, Impossible to mute or cancel alarms, Multiple and repeating alarms, Bedtime reminder and enforcer, Don't wake spouse button, Customizable clock faces and themes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STOP THE ALARM | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Effective for waking deep sleepers
- 👍 Great concept and motivation
- 🚀 Works as intended for some
- 👍 Helps with ADHD and focus
- 👍 Forces users out of bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Alarms failing to go off
- 🐛 Background mode crashing
- 🐛 Unreliable and unstable
- 🐛 Expensive for poor execution

**Reported bugs**

- App continually crashing
- Background mode crashing
- Alarm failing to go off
- Alarm not ringing on silent/DND
- App freezes during barcode scan

**Requested features**

- Playlist option for alarms
- Ability to rotate songs or use music playlist
- Check off lists for each alarm
- Timer feature
- Alarm auto-on or reminder to set alarm


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

Alarm Clock ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barcode Alarm Clock Pro free?

Barcode Alarm Clock Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock ◎ or Barcode Alarm Clock Pro?

Alarm Clock ◎ is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Barcode Alarm Clock Pro averages 4.3 from 150 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock ◎ or Barcode Alarm Clock Pro have ads?

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; Barcode Alarm Clock Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock ◎ or Barcode Alarm Clock Pro?

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and Barcode Alarm Clock Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Barcode Alarm Clock Pro on September 26, 2026.

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