# Barcode Alarm Clock vs WakeBand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WakeBand at 100% against Barcode Alarm Clock's 50%. WakeBand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Barcode Alarm Clock's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 17). 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 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 17, 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 100% of WakeBand'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, WakeBand every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Alarm Clock | WakeBand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock/id699437630/reviews)** | [1.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeband/id6738828977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) | [HoMedics](https://appshunter.io/developer/592121421) |

## 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


### WakeBand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeband/id6738828977)

This wristband silently vibrates to wake you up without disturbing others. It offers customizable vibration patterns and intensity levels for a personalized experience. With a long battery life and a companion app, it's ideal for couples, night shift workers, or early risers.

**Highlights:** Silent vibration alarm, Customizable vibration patterns, Adjustable intensity levels, 6-day battery life, Companion app control, Lightweight design

**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 WakeBand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Alarm Clock or WakeBand?

Barcode Alarm Clock is rated higher. Barcode Alarm Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while WakeBand averages 1.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Barcode Alarm Clock or WakeBand have ads?

Barcode Alarm Clock shows ads; WakeBand does not.

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

Barcode Alarm Clock ships an update every 4 months, and WakeBand every 8 months. Most recently, Barcode Alarm Clock was updated on October 23, 2026 and WakeBand on October 21, 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.*