Comparison

NoBark vs VikingQR

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

Head to head
About

NoBark

This app allows you to remotely play sounds from your phone to train your dog. Simulate real-world scenarios like a doorbell ringing to help your pet learn.

Highlights
  • Remote sound playback
  • Smartwatch control
  • Simulate real-world sounds
  • Customizable sound timing
  • Phone and watch app
Features
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NoBark helps you train your dog in a controlled environment. Download the NoBark app on your phone and smartwatch. Place your phone where you want the sound to originate, then start training. Example use case: - Choose the doorbell sound in the app. - Position your phone near the front door. - Move your dog to a safe area away from the door. - Use your smartwatch to select when the sound plays and tap 'Play.' NoBark lets you simulate real-world scenarios, like a doorbell ringing, while giving you control over the timing, location, and type of sound. This ensures you're prepared to train your furry friend effectively. By downloading NoBark, you agree to: • NoBark Privacy Policy: https://colintmurphy.github.io/privacy-policy-nobark • Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VikingQR

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VikingQR is a minimalist, ultra-fast QR code reader with a unique Nordic aesthetic. Open the app, point and go. No unnecessary steps, no ads, no sign-up. INSTANT SCANNING • Camera activates on launch, ready to scan • Detects QR codes in milliseconds • Confirmation sound and haptic vibration on detection • Return to scanning with a simple gesture or tap SMART DETECTION VikingQR automatically recognizes 25+ content types: • Web links and App Store • Contacts (vCard and MeCard) • WiFi networks • Email, phone and SMS • Social media: WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Telegram • Locations: Google Maps and Apple Maps • Calendar events • Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin and Ethereum • Video calls: Zoom and FaceTime • Plain text FULL CAMERA CONTROL • Pinch to zoom • Built-in flashlight for scanning in the dark • Lens switching (ultra wide, wide angle, telephoto) • Tap to focus: touch any point on screen • Exposure lock • Double tap to toggle between 1x and 2x SHARE & SAVE • Open content directly (URLs, apps, contacts...) • Copy to clipboard with one tap • Share text via native iOS share menu • Generates a QR image of the scanned content • Save QR image to your photo library • Share QR image through any app NORDIC DESIGN Elegant interface inspired by Viking aesthetics. Deep blue tones, golden details, decorative runes and refined typography. A visual experience unlike any other scanner. BILINGUAL Available in Spanish and English. Automatically detects your iPhone language or switch manually with one tap. PRIVACY VikingQR does not collect personal data. No sign-up or internet connection required. Your privacy is sacred. 100% FREE • NO ADS • NO IN-APP PURCHASES

Screenshots

NoBark3 screens
VikingQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VikingQR at none against NoBark's 2. VikingQR also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. NoBark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VikingQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NoBark versus VikingQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoBarkVikingQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin MurphyAdrian Fernandez Lopez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoBark

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

VikingQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoBark free?
NoBark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VikingQR free?
VikingQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoBark or VikingQR have ads?
NoBark shows ads; VikingQR does not.

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