Comparison

Screen Meld vs BarcodeVault

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

Head to head
About

Screen Meld

This app automatically blocks unwanted calls and labels suspicious numbers using a community-driven database. It helps you identify potential scams and decide whether to answer unknown callers, with AI assistance for call analysis.

Highlights
  • Automatic spam call blocking
  • Suspicious caller labeling
  • Number lookup before calling back
  • Community scam database
  • AI Call Coach
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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ScreenMeld blocks spam and scam calls before your phone rings, and labels the ones worth a second look — using a community database that grows every time someone reports a number. BLOCK SPAM AUTOMATICALLY - High-confidence spam numbers are blocked by iOS on the native call screen - Your personal blocklist goes to iOS as well - Blocking keeps working whether or not the app is open LABEL SUSPICIOUS CALLERS - Reported numbers show a "Spam" label on the incoming-call screen - Labels name the pattern: robocall, fake tech support, tax-office impersonation, loan offer - Updated as the community reports new numbers LOOK UP A NUMBER - Check any unknown number before you call back - See how many people reported it, and what for - Report a number in two taps and help everyone else COMMUNITY SCAM DATABASE - Built from reports by the people using the app - AI flags new scam patterns as they appear: gift-card demands, tax-office impersonation, family-emergency scams - Refreshes in the background so your call screen stays current AI CALL COACH - Ask whether a number is worth calling back - Learn how a scam script works before it reaches you - Straight answers, no jargon WHAT iOS ALLOWS Apple does not let any app answer or listen to a call, so ScreenMeld does not claim to. On iPhone it does what iOS does allow, and does it properly: blocking, labelling and lookup through the system call directory. PRIVACY & SECURITY - Email + 6-digit code, Google Sign-In, or Apple Sign-In - Your contact list is never uploaded - Reported numbers are stored hashed - We never sell your data SUBSCRIPTION Free: - Core spam blocking - Up to 5 blocked numbers Premium (monthly US$7.99 or yearly US$39.99 — local price shown at purchase): - Unlimited blocked numbers - The full community scam database on your call screen - Unlimited number lookups - AI Call Coach - 7-day free trial Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://screenmeld.infoinlet.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://screenmeld.infoinlet.com/terms

About

BarcodeVault

Instantly scan and identify various QR codes and barcodes to access useful information, from product details to book summaries. Design custom codes with logos and export them in multiple formats. Organize your scans into collections and sync them via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Scan 20+ barcode formats in real-time
  • Get product nutrition facts and book details
  • Create custom QR codes with logos
  • Offline scanning and code generation
  • Organize scans into collections
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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BarcodeVault is the all-in-one scanner and code studio for iPhone and iPad. Point your camera and instantly recognize any QR code or barcode, then get real, useful information back, not just raw numbers. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Recognize 20+ formats in real time, including QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix. Scanning runs entirely on your device, so it is fast and works offline. KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING Scan a grocery product to reveal its brand, Nutri-Score, full nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens, for smarter shopping in seconds. LOOK UP BOOKS Scan an ISBN and BarcodeVault fetches the title, author, cover and description automatically, perfect for cataloguing your shelf. SMART ACTIONS Codes turn into something you can use: join a Wi-Fi network, save a contact, open a link, read a boarding pass or view payment details, all detected automatically. DESIGN YOUR OWN CODES Create QR codes and barcodes in Code Studio with custom colors, gradients, pixel shapes and your own logo. Preview live, then export crisp PNG, SVG or PDF files ready to print or share. STAY ORGANIZED Every scan is saved to your history and can be sorted into collections such as pantry, wishlist, books and work. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. Scanning and code generation happen on-device, and your data stays with you, with optional iCloud sync across your devices. Free to scan and create. Upgrade to Pro for every barcode format, advanced styling and unlimited code generation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Meld4 screens
BarcodeVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BarcodeVault at every 3 days against Screen Meld's monthly. Screen Meld's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Screen Meld sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BarcodeVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Meld against 5.0 for BarcodeVault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Meld ships an update monthly, BarcodeVault every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Meld versus BarcodeVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen MeldBarcodeVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINFO INLET K.K.Life Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Screen Meld

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BarcodeVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Meld

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly Offer$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Offer$23.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

BarcodeVault

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Screen Meld free?
Screen Meld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarcodeVault free?
BarcodeVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Meld or BarcodeVault?
Screen Meld and BarcodeVault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Screen Meld or BarcodeVault have ads?
Neither Screen Meld nor BarcodeVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Meld or BarcodeVault?
Screen Meld ships an update monthly, and BarcodeVault every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Meld was updated on November 7, 2026 and BarcodeVault on October 31, 2026.

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