Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Sleep cycle estimation
  • Optimal bedtime calculation
  • Wake-up time calculation
  • Sleep schedule planning
Features
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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.

About

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.

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
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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!

Screenshots

Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler3 screens
Barcode Alarm Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler versus Barcode Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepytime Sleep SchedulerBarcode Alarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (164 ratings) — better4.4 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better49.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1641.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeophytos PalettasJarig Duval

Customer experience

Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler

All ratings156 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative13.2%

Barcode Alarm Clock

All ratings1,287 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral12.9%
Negative37.3%

User reviews

Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler

From 164 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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
Show 4 more
  • 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

None

Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Alarm Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler free?
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Alarm Clock free?
Barcode Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler or Barcode Alarm Clock?
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler is rated higher. Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler averages 4.7 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Barcode Alarm Clock averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler or Barcode Alarm Clock have ads?
Barcode Alarm Clock shows ads; Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler does not.
Which is updated more often, Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler or Barcode Alarm Clock?
Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler ships an update every 10 months, and Barcode Alarm Clock every 4 months. Most recently, Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler was updated on November 1, 2026 and Barcode Alarm Clock on November 11, 2026.

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