# Pushover Notifications vs Barcode Alarm Clock Pro

The clearest difference is price: Pushover Notifications at Free against Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's $14.99. Pushover Notifications also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 51%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pushover Notifications is free to download; Barcode Alarm Clock Pro costs $14.99 up front. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Barcode Alarm Clock Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Pushover Notifications's written reviews are positive against 51% of Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Barcode Alarm Clock Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Barcode Alarm Clock Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [4.3 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) |

## What reviewers say

### Pushover Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175)

This service sends custom push notifications from various web apps, scripts, and devices directly to your iPhone, iPad, or desktop. It offers a free trial with a one-time purchase for unlimited usage, and includes an Apple Watch app for on-the-go alerts.

**Highlights:** Custom push notifications, Web app integration, Script and IoT device support, Apple Watch app and complications, API for custom app development, Free 30-day trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pushover License | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic service
- 👍 Couldn't be easier
- 👍 Best App on my phone for awareness of energy efficient house
- 👍 Really good app
- 👍 Truly excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working after I paid for it
- 🐛 Hasn't worked yet
- 🐛 Charged twice for liscense
- 🐛 Needs volume for other things besides critical
- 🐛 Encrypted message

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working after update
- Syncing issues causing crashes
- Notifications re-appearing after being deleted

**Requested features**

- Add a delete all notifications option
- Add support for custom notification sounds
- Add 24-hour time format option
- Improve Apple Watch notifications
- Add custom actions to notifications


### 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 Pushover Notifications free?

Pushover Notifications 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, Pushover Notifications or Barcode Alarm Clock Pro?

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Barcode Alarm Clock Pro averages 4.3 from 150 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Barcode Alarm Clock Pro have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor Barcode Alarm Clock Pro shows ads.

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

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Barcode Alarm Clock Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on September 24, 2026 and Barcode Alarm Clock Pro on September 22, 2026.

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