# Barcode Alarm Clock Pro vs Sticky Widgets

The clearest difference is price: Sticky Widgets at Free against Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's $14.99. Sticky Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 150). Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Sticky Widgets is free to download; Barcode Alarm Clock Pro costs $14.99 up front. Barcode Alarm Clock Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sticky Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Widgets has 30K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Barcode Alarm Clock Pro's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sticky Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Barcode Alarm Clock Pro ships an update every 7 months, Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Alarm Clock Pro | Sticky Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084/reviews) | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jarig Duval](https://appshunter.io/developer/539738096) | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Alarm Clock Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-alarm-clock-pro/id731358084)

This alarm clock forces you out of bed by requiring you to scan a barcode to turn off its loud, unpredictable ringtones. It offers customizable features, multiple alarms, and motivational tools to improve sleep habits and morning routines.

**Highlights:** Barcode scan to dismiss alarm, Blaringly loud, procedural ringtones, Impossible to mute or cancel alarms, Multiple and repeating alarms, Bedtime reminder and enforcer, Don't wake spouse button, Customizable clock faces and themes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STOP THE ALARM | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Effective for waking deep sleepers
- 👍 Great concept and motivation
- 🚀 Works as intended for some
- 👍 Helps with ADHD and focus
- 👍 Forces users out of bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Alarms failing to go off
- 🐛 Background mode crashing
- 🐛 Unreliable and unstable
- 🐛 Expensive for poor execution

**Reported bugs**

- App continually crashing
- Background mode crashing
- Alarm failing to go off
- Alarm not ringing on silent/DND
- App freezes during barcode scan

**Requested features**

- Playlist option for alarms
- Ability to rotate songs or use music playlist
- Check off lists for each alarm
- Timer feature
- Alarm auto-on or reminder to set alarm


### Sticky Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320)

Easily add customizable sticky notes to your home screen and lock screen. Sync notes across devices with iCloud and integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for quick access and updates. Personalize your notes with various fonts, colors, and styles.

**Highlights:** Home screen sticky notes, Lock screen pinning (premium), iCloud sync, Customizable appearance (color, font, size), Siri and Shortcuts integration, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Upgrade - Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - One-Time Option | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📋 Convenient and handy widget
- 🔍 Helpful for reminders and lists
- 💻 Works well as a digital sticky note
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Disappearing notes
- 📝 Difficulty editing and saving notes
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🔍 Confusing note ID management

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Editing issues where changes don't save
- Widgets not updating properly
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist functionality
- Improve syncing across devices
- Allow rearranging of notes
- Provide better note organization options
- Add support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Alarm Clock Pro free?

Barcode Alarm Clock Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Alarm Clock Pro or Sticky Widgets?

Sticky Widgets is rated higher. Barcode Alarm Clock Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Barcode Alarm Clock Pro or Sticky Widgets have ads?

Neither Barcode Alarm Clock Pro nor Sticky Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barcode Alarm Clock Pro or Sticky Widgets?

Barcode Alarm Clock Pro ships an update every 7 months, and Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Alarm Clock Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sticky Widgets on September 28, 2026.

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