Comparison

Barcode Alarm Clock vs Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Alarm Clock

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
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Are you a heavy sleeper who just can’t manage to get out of bed on time? Do you need a LOUD alarm clock that WAKES you up? Are you late to meetings and calls? We have created an alarm clock that will get you out of bed. How? It requires you to scan a barcode. It’s impossible to miss. In fact, this alarm clock is so annoying, it will make you want it to stop immediately. You will HAVE to get up to turn it off. *** Blaringly Loud Ringtones *** Our alarm ringtones are procedurally generated and unpredictable to prevent auditory adaption. Every time one of them goes off, no matter how deep asleep you are, your brain is going to wake your body up instantly. *** Toothpaste Barcode Scan *** To turn off this alarm clock, you will need to scan the barcode of your toothpaste or any other predetermined barcode. That way, you will be forced to get out of bed to stop the alarm. Yes, you will have to look yourself in the mirror to make it stop. *** Multiple and Repeating Alarms with LOCK Feature *** We’ve made it impossible to cancel your alarm. There is no way to stop it from ringing once it’s set. How annoying is that? You can’t mute it either! *** Alarm Features *** - Interactive wake-up technology that works - Barcode scan required to stop annoying sound - Choose different objects with barcodes to stop alarm - Impossible to mute - Use it anywhere - Crazy loud ringtones for heavy sleepers and night owls - Procedural Ringtones¹ to never sleep through any alarm again - Multiple, repeating alarms - Lockable alarms to prevent yourself from cheating - Randomizable ringtone playlists - Mix in ringtones with your own music *** Motivational Features *** - Bedtime Reminder - Bedtime Enforcer - Morning Routine *** Bonus Don’t Wake My Spouse Button *** Do you want to allow your spouse to keep sleeping while your phone alert wakes YOU up? We’ve included a ‘don’t wake my spouse button,’ which comes with a super short time snooze. Trust us, your spouse will thank you later. *** Totally Customizable *** - Dark mode to help you power down at night - Bright alarms - Customizable color themes and alternative app icon colors - Bedside Clock with changeable clock face - Highly customizable with full-screen clock, analog clocks, digital clocks, hourglass clock, landscape and portrait, clock wallpaper, and more. *** Say Goodbye to Bad Sleeping Habits *** You deserve good sleep. But, you also deserve good habits. Our phone alarm clock will help you create a schedule that is productive and healthy for you. Whether you need our Bedtime Reminder or Bedtime Enforcer option, our app will ensure you are awake, alert, and enthusiastic whenever you need to be. *** Track Your Morning Routine *** Our heavy sleep alarm clock will help you create and track a morning routine that is right for you. Download our app today!

About

Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer

Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? Drowning in a sea of notifications and distractions? In today's noisy world, Focus One is your personal sanctuary for deep work and digital wellbeing. We are more than just a focus timer; we are a philosophy. Built on the powerful principle of monotasking, our app helps you channel all your energy into your single most important task. It's time to stop juggling and start achieving. Designed from the ground up to be an ADHD friendly companion, our minimalist interface is your secret weapon against procrastination. We help you build tangible, lasting focus habits, one session at a time. ## Your Personal Focus Companion, Reimagined * One Task, Zero Distractions: The core of our focus to-do system. By concentrating on a single item, you eliminate mental clutter, reduce anxiety, and dramatically boost your productivity. It's the ultimate tool to stop procrastination. * A Living, Breathing Focus Ambiance: Don't just stare at a number. Set a beautiful, calming GIF as your session's visual anchor. This gentle, looping background helps soothe the mind and acts as a powerful visual timer, making your study time more serene and effective. * Embrace the Pomodoro Technique: Effortlessly break down your work or study sessions into manageable intervals. Focus One is the perfect Pomodoro app for students and professionals looking for a reliable study buddy to manage their time blocking and routines. * Your Efforts, Visualized (Coming Soon): We're building an innovative, motion-based focus tracker. It will create a beautiful, color-coded heat map of your daily efforts—a powerful and tangible motivator, especially for the ADHD mind. See your consistency grow! * Find Your Community (Coming Soon): Connect with fellow focus-seekers. See how many others are in a state of deep work with you, creating a sense of shared purpose and accountability. Your new focus mate is waiting. ## Who is Focus One For? * Students looking to ace their exams with a dedicated study timer. * Professionals, writers, and developers practicing deep work. * Anyone managing ADHD symptoms and seeking a simple, non-overwhelming ADHD app. * Individuals on a digital detox journey, aiming to reduce screen time and be more present. * Anyone tired of procrastination and ready to build a more productive morning routine.  Unlock Your Full Potential with Focus One Pro * In-App Purchases & Future Subscriptions: Currently, you can support our development through one-time purchases for specific feature packs. We plan to introduce a simple, fair subscription model in the future to grant access to all premium features, including advanced tracking, exclusive focus sounds, and community access. * Pricing: In-app purchases for feature packs will range from $2.99 to $5.99. Future subscription pricing will be clearly displayed within the app. All prices are subject to the real-time pricing displayed in the App Store in your region. * Payment: Once you confirm your purchase, the payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. * Subscription Management: When subscriptions become available, you will be able to manage them and turn off auto-renewal at any time through your Apple ID Account Settings, at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Renewal Rules: Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled. We will strictly follow Apple's App Store subscription and renewal policies. * Privacy Policy: https://z8o7hs56u3.feishu.cn/docx/Cn9Kd6YF0oPleZxZnV6cPVoRnBc * User & Member Subscription Agreement: https://z8o7hs56u3.feishu.cn/docx/VqfcdTB9PoEst4x1v9KcJXfYn0b Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at winkiwiki@QQ.com. Download Focus One and discover the profound power of doing one thing well. Your journey to less distraction and more achievement starts today.

Screenshots

Barcode Alarm Clock3 screens
Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Alarm Clock at none against Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer's 2. Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Alarm Clock versus Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Alarm ClockFocus One:ADHD Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJarig Duval龙威 周

Bugs and requests

Barcode Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Alarm Clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Support Us$5.99

Questions

Is Barcode Alarm Clock free?
Barcode Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer free?
Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Alarm Clock or Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer have ads?
Barcode Alarm Clock shows ads; Focus One:ADHD Focus Timer does not.

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