# Barcode Tools vs OpticsOS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Tools at none against OpticsOS's 1. Barcode Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). OpticsOS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpticsOS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Barcode Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Tools | OpticsOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [启铮 石](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501125161) | [NICHOLAS ERWIN HEITKAMP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867627286) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-tools/id6758043591)

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpticsOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opticsos/id6759535367)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Optics Pro Override | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Tools free?

Barcode Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpticsOS free?

OpticsOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Barcode Tools or OpticsOS have ads?

Barcode Tools shows ads; OpticsOS does not.

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