# Alarm Clock HD vs Barcode Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Alarm Clock at none against Alarm Clock HD's 11. Barcode Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Alarm Clock HD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (104K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock HD sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Barcode Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Alarm Clock HD against 4.4 for Barcode Alarm Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock HD has 104K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Alarm Clock HD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Barcode Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, Barcode Alarm Clock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | Barcode Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock/id699437630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **49.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713)

Wake up gently with your favorite music or sounds using this advanced alarm clock. It offers customizable nightstand displays, sleep tracking, and a sleep timer to help you unwind. Enjoy features like local weather and an instant flashlight, with an option to go ad-free via subscription.

**Highlights:** Unlimited alarms with Apple Music or custom sounds, Sleep tracking, Customizable nightstand display, Sleep timer, Local weather information, Instant flashlight, Screen saver for OLED displays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium member - 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Features - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features - Monthly | $2.59 | per month |
| Upgrade to Premium Features | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Your Alarm Clock | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable alarm clock
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 🔊 Ability to use music as alarm
- 💤 Gradual volume increase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small buttons/text
- 💸 Subscription model for ad-free version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Alarm muting phone volume

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm randomly snoozing itself
- Alarm not working when phone is muted
- Alarm sound not playing
- Alarm screen freezing/crashing

**Requested features**

- 24-hour clock option
- More alarm sounds/tones
- Ability to use own music files
- Do not disturb mode


### Barcode Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock/id699437630)

This app is a loud alarm clock designed for heavy sleepers. It requires scanning a barcode to turn off, forcing you out of bed. Features include customizable loud ringtones, lockable alarms, and a 'don't wake my spouse' option.

**Highlights:** Barcode scan to stop alarm, Blaringly loud ringtones, Impossible to mute alarms, Lockable alarms to prevent cheating, Bedtime reminder and enforcer, Don't wake my spouse button, Customizable themes and clock faces

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at waking up
- 👍 Innovative concept
- 🚀 Forces you to get out of bed
- 👍 Helps with sleep disorder

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Easy to bypass alarm
- 🔒 Alarm doesn't work on silent

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't go off sometimes
- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Constant background crash notifications

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable 'Plan B' feature
- Allow importing custom ringtones
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Ensure alarm works even on silent mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

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

### Is Barcode Alarm Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock HD or Barcode Alarm Clock?

Alarm Clock HD is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Barcode Alarm Clock averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock HD or Barcode Alarm Clock have ads?

Both Alarm Clock HD and Barcode Alarm Clock show ads.

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

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and Barcode Alarm Clock every 4 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on October 30, 2026 and Barcode Alarm Clock on October 29, 2026.

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