Comparison

Barcode+QRcode Scanner vs EarTimer

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

Head to head
About

Barcode+QRcode Scanner

Features
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Barcode+QRcode Scanner is a fast, powerful, and secure QR Code and Barcode reader designed natively for iOS. Built using modern SwiftUI, it provides lightning-fast scanning using your device's camera or photos library, combined with robust, offline-first privacy. REDESIGNED WITH PREMIUM FEATURES: * Live Viewfinder Scanner: Point, scan, and execute actions instantly with subtle haptic feedback, audio confirmation, and a clean viewfinder animation. * Scan from Photos: Decode barcodes and QR codes from pre-existing images in your library using Apple's Vision framework. * Context-Aware Smart Actions: - Wi-Fi Networks: Scan and securely connect to networks directly inside the app (no password copying or typing required). - Contacts: Parse and add vCard details directly to your device's contacts list. - Website Links: Launch websites instantly in Safari. - Phone/SMS/Email: Dial phone numbers, send text messages, or compose emails instantly. * Custom Code Generator: Create custom QR codes and Barcodes. Choose templates (URL, Wi-Fi, Text, Email, SMS, Contacts) and customize details by picking custom foreground and background colors. * Image Export & Share: Save generated codes directly to your Photo Library or share them instantly with friends via standard share sheets. * Advanced History Manager: Easily search, filter (All, Scanned, Created, Favorites), and group your scan history by date. Save favorites for quick retrieval. * Offline Security: Barcode+QRcode Scanner runs fully locally. Your camera stream, gallery photos, and scan history are private and never uploaded to any remote server. Simplify your daily tasks with the ultimate native Barcode & QR Code Scanner.

About

EarTimer

Features
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Timer alerts, just for your ears. EarTimer is a timer app for iPhone that plays timer sounds through connected Bluetooth earphones. It is designed for situations where you do not want sound to play through your iPhone’s built-in speaker. Made for moments like these • Early starts while your family sleeps • Quick naps beside a sleeping baby • Mornings in hotels and shared rooms • Naps on trains and planes • Quiet breaks in libraries and shared spaces Key Features • Set timers in hours, minutes, and seconds • Two timer sounds • Test external-audio playback before starting; when no external output is connected, the test uses vibration instead • Pause, resume, or cancel a running timer • On supported devices, control the timer from Live Activities on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island Free with optional ad removal EarTimer is free to download and includes a non-personalized banner ad on the Timer screen. A one-time “Remove Ads” in-app purchase removes the banner. Existing customers who purchased EarTimer before it became free continue to use the app without ads. Earphone-first playback EarTimer plays the selected timer sound only while an external audio output is connected. If your earphones disconnect, the app will not switch the timer sound to the iPhone’s built-in speaker. Important Information For reliable playback through your earphones, do not force-quit EarTimer. Audio may be interrupted by phone calls, Siri, other audio apps, Bluetooth reconnection, device restarts, or iOS system conditions. Requires an iPhone running iOS 26.0 or later.

Screenshots

Barcode+QRcode Scanner3 screens
EarTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barcode+QRcode Scanner at none against EarTimer's shown. Barcode+QRcode Scanner also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode+QRcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, EarTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Barcode+QRcode Scanner versus EarTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode+QRcode ScannerEarTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMD IKRAMUL HAQUETomokazu Shinozaki

In-app purchases

None

Barcode+QRcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

EarTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode+QRcode Scanner free?
Barcode+QRcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarTimer free?
EarTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode+QRcode Scanner or EarTimer have ads?
EarTimer shows ads; Barcode+QRcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode+QRcode Scanner or EarTimer?
Barcode+QRcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and EarTimer weekly. Most recently, Barcode+QRcode Scanner was updated on October 7, 2026 and EarTimer on October 8, 2026.

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