# Barcode Alarm Clock vs Halo Light

The clearest difference is ads: Halo Light at none against Barcode Alarm Clock's shown. Halo Light also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Barcode Alarm Clock's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 6) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Barcode Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Barcode Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 78% of Halo Light's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Barcode Alarm Clock ships an update every 4 months, Halo Light every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Alarm Clock | Halo Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock/id699437630/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-light/id6475762393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) | [Ark Union Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746641093) |

## 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


### Halo Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-light/id6475762393)

This utility app allows users to connect and control various device functions. Manage interactions, sound, color, and set alarms. It also includes an FM channel feature.

**Highlights:** Device connection, Function control, Sound management, Color customization, Alarm clock, FM channel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Halo Light free?

Halo Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Alarm Clock or Halo Light?

Barcode Alarm Clock is rated higher. Barcode Alarm Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Halo Light averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Barcode Alarm Clock or Halo Light have ads?

Barcode Alarm Clock shows ads; Halo Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barcode Alarm Clock or Halo Light?

Barcode Alarm Clock ships an update every 4 months, and Halo Light every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode Alarm Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Halo Light on October 22, 2026.

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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.*