Comparison

The Last 5% vs Barcly

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

Head to head
About

The Last 5%

Features
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A small act of thoughtfulness before your phone goes dark. "The Last 5%" is a communication support tool that automatically sends your location and a message to someone you care about — right before your iPhone battery dies. [Perfect for situations like these] ・Coming home from work or a night out: Automatically lets someone know "I'm on my way home" or "My battery's about to die, so I'll be out of reach" — before it's too late. ・Your child's phone: When your kid's phone is about to die after school or hanging out with friends, their last-known location is quietly sent to you before the connection is lost. ・Meeting up with friends: If your battery might not make it to the meetup, share your current location in advance for a smoother rendezvous. [Key Features] ・Detects low battery (5% or below) and automatically sends a message. ・Includes a map link with your current location so the recipient knows exactly where you are. [Simple to Set Up] This app works in tandem with iOS Shortcuts. Just follow the in-app guide to set up your own personal communication protocol — no tech skills required. ※ This app is a supplemental tool that leverages iOS system features. It may not function in all network conditions, so please use it as one of your everyday communication options rather than as a primary lifeline.

About

Barcly

Instantly access comprehensive product details by scanning barcodes. Compare items side-by-side, track your shopping cart, and receive personalized allergen alerts. All data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes for instant info
  • Compare products side-by-side
  • Track shopping cart and prices
  • Personalized allergen alerts
  • View nutrition, ingredients, and scores
  • Smart history of scanned items
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Barcly scans any barcode and instantly searches 7 databases at once to give you the most complete product information available: nutrition, scores, ingredients, allergens, alcohol content, and more. Barcly Cart Scan items as you shop. Track prices, get estimates by category, and export your full list. Check your cart again in the History tab. Barcly Compare Scan two products side by side. Get a nutritional verdict based on real data: Nutri-Score, NOVA group, sugar, protein, salt, and more. Barcly Warnings Set your allergens once. Barcly alerts you every time a product contains them, in 10 languages. Alcohol Awareness Scan any wine, beer, or spirit and Barcly shows a dedicated card with the beverage type, ABV, and health guidance. Smart History Browse everything you've scanned. Filter by time, Nutri-Score, source, allergens, or alcoholic content. Tap any item to see the full product details again. 7 databases searched in parallel Food, cosmetics, books, music, electronics: Open Food Facts, Google Books, MusicBrainz and more. No ads. No account. No tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. Nothing leaves your phone.

Screenshots

The Last 5%4 screens
Barcly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Last 5% and Barcly are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Last 5% versus Barcly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Last 5%Barcly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerhiroki moriBruno Fantuzzi

In-app purchases

None

The Last 5%

No in-app purchases

None

Barcly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Last 5% free?
The Last 5% is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcly free?
Barcly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Last 5% or Barcly have ads?
Neither The Last 5% nor Barcly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Last 5% or Barcly?
The Last 5% ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barcly every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Last 5% was updated on September 9, 2026 and Barcly on August 6, 2026.

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