Comparison

2D vs Appliance Timer

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

Head to head
About

2D

Scan and verify 2D-Doc barcodes on documents to extract and compare information. This tool is designed for checking authenticity and data integrity on official documents.

Highlights
  • Scan 2D-Doc barcodes
  • Extract barcode information
  • Compare with written data
  • Verify document authenticity
Features
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2D-Doc Reader is the first smartphone application enabling people to scan and check 2D-Doc barcodes. It simply reads any 2D-Doc barcode stamped on a document to extract the information it contains and compare it with the written information on the document. This application allows you to process 2D-Doc issued by AriadNEXT. For the others, you will need to subscribe to our service.

About

Appliance Timer

Features
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ReadyBy helps you make appliances finish when you actually want them to. Choose an appliance, pick its program length, and set the time you want it ready. ReadyBy calculates the delay setting for your dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, pressure cooker, rice cooker, EV charger, or other timed appliance. No more counting hours backward. No more wondering whether to set Delay Start, Delay End, Start At, or Finish At. ReadyBy gives you a clear instruction you can use on the appliance in front of you. Use ReadyBy to: - Plan dishwasher, laundry, dryer, cooking, and charging cycles - Calculate delay timers from your desired finish time - Save appliance programs you use often - Get reminders before a cycle starts or finishes - Avoid noisy overnight finishes with quiet hours - Keep timer history for repeated routines ReadyBy is local-first and simple by design. There is no account required, no smart-home setup, and no complicated automation. It is built for the everyday appliance timers already in your home. Supported across brands and formats, including Bosch, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag, Electrolux, Miele, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Frigidaire, Haier, Fisher & Paykel, Smeg, Tefal, Cuisinart, Ninja, Breville, Thermador, Anova, Instant Pot, and V-ZUG-compatible workflows. ReadyBy Plus unlocks unlimited saved devices, unlimited active timers, saved routines, full history, and estimated cheaper-time planning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

2D3 screens
Appliance Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2D at none against Appliance Timer's 3. Appliance Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Appliance Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 2D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2D ships an update every 3 months, Appliance Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
2D versus Appliance Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2DAppliance Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAriadNEXTBhagya Silva

In-app purchases

None

2D

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Appliance Timer

Subscriptions3
  • ReadyBy Plus Weekly$0.997 Days
  • ReadyBy Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReadyBy Plus Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is 2D free?
2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Appliance Timer free?
Appliance Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2D or Appliance Timer have ads?
Neither 2D nor Appliance Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2D or Appliance Timer?
2D ships an update every 3 months, and Appliance Timer every 4 days. Most recently, 2D was updated on August 19, 2026 and Appliance Timer on September 8, 2026.

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