# Barcode Alarm Clock vs Beekeeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beekeeper at 100% against Barcode Alarm Clock's 50%. Beekeeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Barcode Alarm Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beekeeper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Barcode Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beekeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Alarm Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Beekeeper's.

Barcode Alarm Clock ships an update every 4 months, Beekeeper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Alarm Clock | Beekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock/id699437630/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beekeeper-scam-defense/id6802463386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) | [Fela Akinse](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802463388) |

## 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


### Beekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beekeeper-scam-defense/id6802463386)

This app screens phishing emails, fraudulent texts, and dangerous links to protect you from scams. It offers automatic email scanning and instant verdicts on suspicious messages or links, with a focus on privacy and user-friendly explanations.

**Highlights:** Automatic email screening, Instant text and link verdicts, Scam-link protection, Plain-language explanations, AI-powered scam detection, Privacy-focused analysis

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Couple (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Family (Monthly) | $44.99 | per month |
| Individual (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Couple (Yearly) | $199.00 | per year |
| Family (Yearly) | $359.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is Beekeeper free?

Beekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Beekeeper is rated higher. Barcode Alarm Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Beekeeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Barcode Alarm Clock shows ads; Beekeeper does not.

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

Barcode Alarm Clock ships an update every 4 months, and Beekeeper every 5 days. Most recently, Barcode Alarm Clock was updated on October 23, 2026 and Beekeeper on October 11, 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.*