Comparison

DriveMeter vs Barcode Bridge

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

Head to head
About

DriveMeter

Features
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Say hello to DriveMeter. It is, quite simply, the most elegant mileage tracker ever designed for iPhone and iPad. It just works. Tap Start Trip before you drive. DriveMeter records your distance until you tap Stop. Classify each trip as Business or Personal, add a note, and move on. We hate subscriptions. Software shouldn't be a rental. We are entirely rejecting the subscription model. With DriveMeter, you pay once, and it's yours. Forever. No recurring fees. We just think it's the right thing to do. Privacy isn't an option. It's the foundation. We believe your location data belongs to you. Not to us. Not to an advertising network. DriveMeter is built with a strictly offline, stateless architecture. There are no accounts to create, and your data never leaves your device. Free: 5 trips/month + 1 export/month. Unlock unlimited trips and exports with a single one-time purchase. It's the mileage tracker you've always wanted. And we can't wait for you to get your hands on it.

About

Barcode Bridge

Transform your phone into a wireless barcode scanner for your PC. Seamlessly send scanned data to your computer in real-time, with options to build custom workflows for data processing and integration with other applications. Supports various barcode types and scanning methods.

Highlights
  • Wireless scanning to desktop
  • Custom data workflows
  • Camera or hardware scanner support
  • Real-time data transfer
  • Multiple symbology support
  • Prompt-driven scanning
Features
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Barcode Bridge turns your phone into a wireless scanner for your desktop. Pair Barcode Bridge for iPhone with the Barcode Bridge Station on Windows or Mac, and every scan you make on your phone flows instantly to your computer. Use your camera or a connected hardware barcode scanner. Build custom workflows that send barcode data to running applications, transform scans into spreadsheet rows, database inserts, file appends, or HTTP requests. Run prompt-driven scanning when one barcode isn't enough. Highlights • Scan with the camera or any HID/Bluetooth barcode scanner • Send barcodes straight to your desktop Station in real time • Custom workflows that act on each scan: format, route, append, or call out to external services • Symbology support for QR, Code 128, EAN/UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417 and more • Touch, zone, and zoom scanning modes • Free tier to try, Pro tier for power users, Enterprise for teams • 14-day Pro trial included Download Barcode Bridge Station for Windows and Mac at tekcore.com/barcode-bridge/download Built by TekCore for warehouses, inventory teams, retail counters, lab benches, asset tracking, and anywhere a phone is easier to carry than a wedge scanner. Privacy Policy: https://www.tekcore.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DriveMeter3 screens
Barcode Bridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Bridge at every 10 days against DriveMeter's every 2 months. Barcode Bridge also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. DriveMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barcode Bridge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveMeter ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Bridge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DriveMeter versus Barcode Bridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveMeterBarcode Bridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyrantis AI Technologies Inc.TekCore, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DriveMeter

One-time1
  • DriveMeter$2.99
4 purchases

Barcode Bridge

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Plan$5.991 Month
  • Pro Plan$11.991 Month
  • Basic Plan$59.991 Year
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  • Pro Plan$119.991 Year

Questions

Is DriveMeter free?
DriveMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Bridge free?
Barcode Bridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DriveMeter or Barcode Bridge have ads?
Neither DriveMeter nor Barcode Bridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveMeter or Barcode Bridge?
DriveMeter ships an update every 2 months, and Barcode Bridge every 10 days. Most recently, DriveMeter was updated on October 6, 2026 and Barcode Bridge on October 13, 2026.

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