Comparison

Barcode Master vs Relay Shortcut Trigger

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Master

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for scanning, creating, and organizing various barcode types. It offers multiple scanning modes, customizable barcode generation, and efficient data management features. Organize, export, and utilize your barcode information with ease.

Highlights
  • Multiple scanning modes (single, continuous, image)
  • Customizable barcode generation
  • Organize barcodes in folders with notes
  • Export data in CSV or JSON
  • Supports numerous barcode formats
  • Personalization options (themes, haptic feedback)
Features
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The Ultimate All-in-One Barcode Solution "Barcode Master: Scan&Create" is a powerful tool for scanning, creating, and managing all types of barcodes. Featuring professional-grade functionality with an intuitive, user-friendly interface. 【Key Features】 1)Multiple Scanning Modes  ・Single Scan: Review details one by one  ・Continuous Scan: Rapidly read multiple barcodes  ・Image Scan: Detect barcodes from saved photos 2) Barcode Generation  ・Customizable barcode creation  ・Adjust colors and error correction levels  ・Save and share generated barcodes as images 3) Organization & Management  ・Organize barcodes in custom folders  ・Add notes to any barcode  ・Quickly find barcodes with search function 4) Data Utilization  ・Export data in CSV or JSON format  ・Copy or share scan results with one tap  ・Detailed analysis of barcode content 5) Personalization  ・Choose from 8 theme colors  ・Automatic theme switching with system settings  ・Adjustable haptic feedback 【Supported Barcode Formats】 QR Code EAN-13/JAN (Japanese/European Article Number) EAN-8 (Shortened EAN code) UPC-A, UPC-E (Universal Product Code) CODE-39, CODE-93, CODE-128 PDF417 (2D barcode) Data Matrix Aztec Code ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5 ISBN, ISSN (Book and Serial Publication codes) 【Perfect For】 Checking product information while shopping Streamlining inventory management and stocktaking Verifying QR tickets at events Managing loyalty cards and memberships Organizing books and publications Creating custom databases of information Complete all your barcode-related tasks with this single app. A comprehensive barcode solution for both professionals and casual users. Download now and experience a new way to manage barcodes!

About

Relay Shortcut Trigger

Features
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Relay turns a spare iPhone or iPad into a hands-free Shortcuts trigger. Run any Shortcut on a repeating interval or at specific times of day, or fire it from another device on your Wi-Fi with a simple, token-protected local web request. No subscription. No account. No cloud. Everything runs on your device and your local network. WHY RELAY Some automations only work when a device actively opens an app or runs a Shortcut — showing a camera dashboard every few minutes, rotating a status display, kicking off a sync, opening a kiosk app on a timer. iOS only allows an app to launch Shortcuts while it is in the foreground, so Relay is built to be exactly that: a reliable foreground scheduler you leave running on a dedicated device. SCHEDULER • Unlimited rules, each with its own Shortcut, interval (from 1 minute) or list of exact times • Optional active window per rule (e.g. only 8:00–17:00), overnight windows supported • Wall-clock scheduling: if a fire time passes while the schedule was paused, Relay catches up the moment it becomes active again • Live countdown to the next trigger, per rule and overall LOCAL NETWORK TRIGGER • Built-in HTTP endpoint on your Wi-Fi: GET /run?shortcut=Name — from a laptop, home server, Raspberry Pi, or any browser • Token-protected (query token or Bearer header), with one-tap token generation • Bonjour advertising (_relay._tcp) so other devices find the phone even when its IP changes • /health and /next endpoints for monitoring and scripting, plus a built-in status web page • Foreground-only and LAN-only by design — nothing is ever exposed to the internet KIOSK ESSENTIALS • Keep-awake (never lets the screen sleep) while active • Stall detection: if another app kept focus and the loop stopped, Relay shows a one-tap resume banner and can notify you • Battery level and charging state on screen, with Guided Access guidance for true kiosk setups • Live event log of every trigger, request, and state change EXTRAS • Home-screen widget with the next trigger and last run • Live Activity countdown in the Dynamic Island while the schedule runs • Diagnostics page: foreground state, listener state, address, recent triggers • Step-by-step onboarding that builds your first automation loop with you Relay is 100% free — every feature, forever. It runs the Shortcuts you created, and it never collects any data.

Screenshots

Barcode Master2 screens
Relay Shortcut Trigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Relay Shortcut Trigger at none against Barcode Master's shown. Relay Shortcut Trigger also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Master ships an update every 9 months, Relay Shortcut Trigger every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Master versus Relay Shortcut Trigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode MasterRelay Shortcut Trigger
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMizuki HoshidaAll Things AI, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Master

No in-app purchases

None

Relay Shortcut Trigger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Master free?
Barcode Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relay Shortcut Trigger free?
Relay Shortcut Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Master or Relay Shortcut Trigger have ads?
Barcode Master shows ads; Relay Shortcut Trigger does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Master or Relay Shortcut Trigger?
Barcode Master ships an update every 9 months, and Relay Shortcut Trigger every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and Relay Shortcut Trigger on October 24, 2026.

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