Barcode Scanner vs Stroved
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Scanner
This free scanner app quickly reads barcodes and QR codes directly from your camera or photo albums. It offers a history of your scans and includes a flashlight feature for low-light conditions. Ensure camera access is granted for optimal performance.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from photo albums
- Scan history
- Flashlight for dark
- Quick launch camera
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Barcode/QR Code Reader is a free, useful scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts as soon as you launch the app - Scan images from your photo albums - Quickly access a history of scans you have made - Comes with a light button to help you out in the dark [Notes] Be sure to allow the BarCode/QRCode Reader app to access your camera when you launch the app. If the screen goes dark when you launch the app, go to [Settings], tap [Privacy & Security], select [Camera], and turn on this app.
Stroved
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Stroved is a premium focus timer for deep work. Minimal. Monochromatic. Distraction-free. Start a session, block the apps that pull you away, and let the rhythm of focused work carry your day. Stroved quietly tracks every session, draws your whole day on a single beautiful timeline, and shows you the patterns behind your best work. No gamification. No account. No tracking. Just you and the work. FLOW Your calendar and your focus sessions on one vertical line. See your entire day at a glance — meetings on the left, deep work on the right. No tabs, no switching. FOCUS TIMER Clean 25, 50, or 90-minute sessions with a calm, distraction-free ring. Built for Pomodoro and for long, uninterrupted deep work alike. APP BLOCKER Lock the apps that break your focus. They stay closed until your session ends — no willpower required. STATISTICS A streak heatmap plus weekly and monthly insights that show exactly where your time goes — and reward you for showing up. FOCUS SOUNDS Optional ambient sound to settle into deep work. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Stroved runs entirely on your iPhone. No account, no servers, no analytics, no telemetry. Your focus data stays with you, synced privately across your devices via iCloud. Designed for iPhone and iPad. Built for people who take their attention seriously. FREE FEATURES • Focus timer with configurable durations • Flow view with calendar integration • iCloud sync • Up to 3 focus sessions per day STROVED PRO (Subscription) Unlock all Pro features with Stroved Pro: • Unlimited daily focus sessions • Detailed statistics & reports (weekly charts, monthly heatmap, category breakdown) • Ambient focus sounds (Rain, Forest, Ocean, River, Night) • App Blocker — block distracting apps during focus sessions • Data export (CSV and PDF) SUBSCRIPTION PRICING • Monthly: €4.99 per month • Yearly: €39.99 per year (save 33%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stroved.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://stroved.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Scanner at none against Stroved's 2. Barcode Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Stroved's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Stroved sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 9 months, Stroved fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanner | Stroved |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (130 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Komorebi Inc. | Noel Strebelow |
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Stroved
- Stroved Pro$4.991 Month
- Stroved Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
Is Barcode Scanner free?
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