# Barcode Alarm Clock vs Early Riser Wake Up Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Early Riser Wake Up Challenge at 100% against Barcode Alarm Clock's 50%. Early Riser Wake Up Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Barcode Alarm Clock's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 27). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Early Riser Wake Up Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Barcode Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Early Riser Wake Up Challenge's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Alarm Clock | Early Riser Wake Up Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock/id699437630/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-riser-wake-up-challenge/id1513783222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) | [洁 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401836378) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock/id699437630)

This app is a loud alarm clock designed for heavy sleepers. It requires scanning a barcode to turn off, forcing you out of bed. Features include customizable loud ringtones, lockable alarms, and a 'don't wake my spouse' option.

**Highlights:** Barcode scan to stop alarm, Blaringly loud ringtones, Impossible to mute alarms, Lockable alarms to prevent cheating, Bedtime reminder and enforcer, Don't wake my spouse button, Customizable themes and clock faces

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at waking up
- 👍 Innovative concept
- 🚀 Forces you to get out of bed
- 👍 Helps with sleep disorder

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Easy to bypass alarm
- 🔒 Alarm doesn't work on silent

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't go off sometimes
- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Constant background crash notifications

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable 'Plan B' feature
- Allow importing custom ringtones
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Ensure alarm works even on silent mode


### Early Riser Wake Up Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-riser-wake-up-challenge/id1513783222)

This application assists users in developing a consistent morning wake-up routine. By following its guidance for two weeks, users can cultivate healthier sleep habits. It features a tutorial, history tracking, and notifications within a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Onboarding tutorial, History records, Notifications, Clean UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Alarm Clock free?

Barcode Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Early Riser Wake Up Challenge free?

Early Riser Wake Up Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Alarm Clock or Early Riser Wake Up Challenge?

Early Riser Wake Up Challenge is rated higher. Barcode Alarm Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Early Riser Wake Up Challenge averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Barcode Alarm Clock or Early Riser Wake Up Challenge have ads?

Barcode Alarm Clock shows ads; Early Riser Wake Up Challenge does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*