# BarMaker vs PanTa

The clearest difference is rating: BarMaker at 5.0 against PanTa's 3.8. BarMaker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). PanTa's advantage is ratings volume (806 vs 1) and review sentiment (25% vs 14%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BarMaker costs $0.99 and PanTa $0.99 up front. PanTa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BarMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

BarMaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PanTa has 806 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of BarMaker's written reviews are positive against 25% of PanTa's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BarMaker ships an update every 6 days, PanTa every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarMaker | PanTa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barmaker/id954229458/reviews)** | [3.8 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panta-open-party/id1453040300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **806** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) | [丽平 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453040299) |

## What reviewers say

### BarMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barmaker/id954229458)

Easily create and scan QR codes and barcodes. Share scanned results to your Mac or PC browser, or transfer data like contacts and clipboard content. Customize your codes with colors, embedded images, and text.

**Highlights:** Create QR codes and barcodes, Scan QR codes and barcodes, Transfer contacts, location, clipboard, Push scan results to Mac/PC browser, Customize code color and embed images, Drag and drop support on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PanTa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panta-open-party/id1453040300)

This app allows you to start fun and surprising games with friends, anytime and anywhere. Engage in various gameplay modes designed to create exciting and memorable party experiences.

**Highlights:** Variety of gameplay, Start games with friends, Play anytime, anywhere, Exciting and surprise games, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🤔 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't register input properly
- Purchased features not working

**Requested features**

- Better description of features
- Refund option
- Proper shock functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BarMaker free?

BarMaker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PanTa free?

PanTa costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BarMaker or PanTa?

BarMaker is rated higher. BarMaker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PanTa averages 3.8 from 806 ratings.

### Do BarMaker or PanTa have ads?

Neither BarMaker nor PanTa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BarMaker or PanTa?

BarMaker ships an update every 6 days, and PanTa every 2 weeks. Most recently, BarMaker was updated on October 25, 2026 and PanTa on October 24, 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.*