Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler vs Barcode Alarm Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
This app calculates optimal bedtime and wake-up times by factoring in sleep cycles, which are estimated to be 90 minutes long. It helps users plan their sleep schedule for better rest.
- Sleep cycle estimation
- Optimal bedtime calculation
- Wake-up time calculation
- Sleep schedule planning
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Sleepytime helps you figure out when to go to sleep and when to wake up, by estimating sleep cycles based on 90 minutes each.
Barcode Alarm Clock
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.
- 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
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Are you a heavy sleeper who just can’t manage to get out of bed on time? Do you need a LOUD alarm clock that WAKES you up? Are you late to meetings and calls? We have created an alarm clock that will get you out of bed. How? It requires you to scan a barcode. It’s impossible to miss. In fact, this alarm clock is so annoying, it will make you want it to stop immediately. You will HAVE to get up to turn it off. *** Blaringly Loud Ringtones *** Our alarm ringtones are procedurally generated and unpredictable to prevent auditory adaption. Every time one of them goes off, no matter how deep asleep you are, your brain is going to wake your body up instantly. *** Toothpaste Barcode Scan *** To turn off this alarm clock, you will need to scan the barcode of your toothpaste or any other predetermined barcode. That way, you will be forced to get out of bed to stop the alarm. Yes, you will have to look yourself in the mirror to make it stop. *** Multiple and Repeating Alarms with LOCK Feature *** We’ve made it impossible to cancel your alarm. There is no way to stop it from ringing once it’s set. How annoying is that? You can’t mute it either! *** Alarm Features *** - Interactive wake-up technology that works - Barcode scan required to stop annoying sound - Choose different objects with barcodes to stop alarm - Impossible to mute - Use it anywhere - Crazy loud ringtones for heavy sleepers and night owls - Procedural Ringtones¹ to never sleep through any alarm again - Multiple, repeating alarms - Lockable alarms to prevent yourself from cheating - Randomizable ringtone playlists - Mix in ringtones with your own music *** Motivational Features *** - Bedtime Reminder - Bedtime Enforcer - Morning Routine *** Bonus Don’t Wake My Spouse Button *** Do you want to allow your spouse to keep sleeping while your phone alert wakes YOU up? We’ve included a ‘don’t wake my spouse button,’ which comes with a super short time snooze. Trust us, your spouse will thank you later. *** Totally Customizable *** - Dark mode to help you power down at night - Bright alarms - Customizable color themes and alternative app icon colors - Bedside Clock with changeable clock face - Highly customizable with full-screen clock, analog clocks, digital clocks, hourglass clock, landscape and portrait, clock wallpaper, and more. *** Say Goodbye to Bad Sleeping Habits *** You deserve good sleep. But, you also deserve good habits. Our phone alarm clock will help you create a schedule that is productive and healthy for you. Whether you need our Bedtime Reminder or Bedtime Enforcer option, our app will ensure you are awake, alert, and enthusiastic whenever you need to be. *** Track Your Morning Routine *** Our heavy sleep alarm clock will help you create and track a morning routine that is right for you. Download our app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler at none against Barcode Alarm Clock's shown. Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Barcode Alarm Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 164). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 50% of Barcode Alarm Clock's.
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler ships an update every 10 months, Barcode Alarm Clock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler | Barcode Alarm Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (164 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews — better | 49.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 164 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neophytos Palettas | Jarig Duval |
Customer experience
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
Barcode Alarm Clock
User reviews
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
From 164 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😴 Effective sleep cycle calculation improves wake-up quality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🆓 Completely free with no ads or paywalls
- 🎨 Beautiful, minimalist design and aesthetics
- ⚡ Lightweight and fast performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 'Pick a time' feature frequently broken or non-functional
- 📱 UI not optimized for newer/taller iPhone screens
- ⏰ No built-in alarm functionality
- 🔧 App appears outdated and hasn't been updated recently
- ⚙️ Fixed 14-minute sleep onset time not customizable
Barcode Alarm Clock
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Effective at waking up
- 👍 Innovative concept
- 🚀 Forces you to get out of bed
- 👍 Helps with sleep disorder
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Easy to bypass alarm
- 🔒 Alarm doesn't work on silent
Bugs and requests
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
Reported bugs
5 issues- Pick a time calculator returns 12:00 AM for all cycles
- Pick a time feature shows 'null' values
- App not responsive to wake time input selection
- Inconsistent calculation results after updates
- UI scaling issues on newer iPhone models
Requested features
9 requests- Widget functionality for quick access
- Built-in alarm that can be set from suggested times
- Customizable sleep onset time (currently fixed at 14 minutes)
- Direct integration with Clock app
- Donation/support option for continued development
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- Updated UI for modern iPhone screen sizes
- Snooze feature that respects sleep cycles
- Reminder notifications for bedtime
- Option to set alarms directly from recommended times
Barcode Alarm Clock
Reported bugs
3 issues- Alarm doesn't go off sometimes
- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Constant background crash notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to disable 'Plan B' feature
- Allow importing custom ringtones
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Ensure alarm works even on silent mode
In-app purchases
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
No in-app purchases
Barcode Alarm Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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