Comparison

RemoteTap vs BarcodeVault

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

Head to head
About

RemoteTap

Features
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Control your computer's media playback, volume, and windows directly from your iPhone - no cloud, no account required. Remote Tap connects to your computer over your local Wi-Fi network using Bonjour discovery and TLS encryption. Everything stays on your network. MEDIA CONTROLS - Play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume - Dedicated shortcut controls for YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, and YouTube Music TRACKPAD & KEYBOARD - Use your iPhone as a wireless trackpad - Type on your computer with your iPhone keyboard WINDOW MANAGEMENT - Minimize, close, or fullscreen the frontmost window - Quick access to common window actions PRIVACY FIRST - All communication stays on your local network - TLS encryption for every connection - No account, no cloud, no data leaves your network Requires the free Remote Tap companion app on your computer.

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

RemoteTap4 screens
BarcodeVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteTap at none against BarcodeVault's 2. RemoteTap also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). BarcodeVault's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. BarcodeVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RemoteTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteTap ships an update every 2 weeks, BarcodeVault every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RemoteTap versus BarcodeVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteTapBarcodeVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo SnizhkoLife Utility Apps, LLC

In-app purchases

None

RemoteTap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BarcodeVault

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

Questions

Is RemoteTap free?
RemoteTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarcodeVault free?
BarcodeVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemoteTap or BarcodeVault have ads?
Neither RemoteTap nor BarcodeVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteTap or BarcodeVault?
RemoteTap ships an update every 2 weeks, and BarcodeVault every 3 days. Most recently, RemoteTap was updated on October 10, 2026 and BarcodeVault on October 1, 2026.

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