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BarLock: Barcode Alarm

C Tier
Situational · provisional
65
4.38 worldwide ratings
Verified maker
3dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Utilities
category
Lifestyle
category
4+age rating
8languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPhone Duo

What is BarLock?

An iPhone alarm that stops only when you get out of bed and scan a barcode on a real object.

BarLock is a Utilities alarm clock for iOS. You set an alarm time, then scan a barcode or QR code on an item away from your bed, and that code becomes the only way to stop the alarm. The alarm keeps ringing if the wrong item is scanned or no scan is made.

Good for

  • Heavy sleepers who turn off alarms without waking up
  • Breaking the snooze habit
  • Waking up without waking your partner

Details & links

BarLock is an iPhone alarm you stop by scanning a barcode or QR code on a real object, like the toothpaste by the sink. You have to get out of bed to reach it. Alarms run on AlarmKit, so they ring on the Lock Screen and through silent mode and Focus. Lock Window blocks edits before the alarm. Backup Alerts ring again if you tap Stop before the scan. Wake-Up Check asks you to confirm you are still up a few minutes later. Tiptoe Mode keeps the alarm quiet for a few seconds while you walk to the code. BarLock needs no account and keeps your alarms on your phone.

Pricing
One protected alarm is free with no time limit. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

Screenshots

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Why this app is in C tier

65/100The average of 5 parts, with no weights
Rating77
Worldwide ratings49
App Store search rank0
Update recency100
Verified ownership100

C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

BarLock scores 65 out of 100: rating 77, rating count 49, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100, verified ownership 100. The five parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

You don't have a waking-up problem. You have a turning-off-the-alarm problem. BarLock keeps ringing until you get up and scan a barcode across the room. No snooze. No negotiating.

Pick an alarm time, scan a barcode or QR code on something that lives away from your bed, and that exact code becomes the only way to stop the alarm. Toothpaste, coffee, medication, a notebook. Anything that forces you to stand up.

HOW IT WORKS

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  • Create an alarm.
  • Scan a barcode or QR code on an item away from bed.
  • Name the item.
  • When the alarm fires, walk to the item and scan it.
  • Wrong item, wrong code, or no scan? The alarm keeps ringing.

WHY IT WORKS

Most alarms die from one tap while you are still half asleep. BarLock moves the off switch across the room. By the time you have scanned, you are on your feet, and getting on your feet is the whole battle.

BUILT FOR

  • Heavy sleepers
  • Students with early classes
  • Shift workers
  • Serial snoozers
  • Anyone who turns off alarms without remembering it

WHAT YOU GET

  • An alarm only your chosen barcode or QR code can stop
  • A full-screen Scan to Stop screen the moment it rings
  • Wake-Up Check. BarLock rings again a little later to make sure you stayed up.
  • Backup Alerts. Opened the alarm but never finished the scan? It comes back.
  • Lock Window. In the minutes before it rings, the alarm can't be edited, paused, or deleted without a scan. 2 a.m. you can't sabotage 7 a.m. you.
  • Tiptoe Mode. A few quiet seconds after you press Stop, enough to reach your item without waking the house. Miss the scan and the volume comes back.
  • Stickers. Keep getting up and you'll earn them, in holographic foil.
  • Alarm sounds built to cut through deep sleep
  • Everything stays on your phone. No account, no ads, no tracking.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One barcode alarm, one sound, and the standard wake-up rules. Enough to fix tomorrow morning.

BARLOCK PRO

Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription.

  • Unlimited alarms for weekdays, naps, travel, and backups
  • Tiptoe Mode
  • Your own settings for Lock Window, Backup Alerts, and Wake-Up Check
  • Your sticker collection, revealed in full holographic color
  • Every alarm sound in the app

PRIVACY

Your alarms and scanned codes never leave your device. No account, no advertising, no tracking.

Stop snoozing. Scan to stop.

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Questions about BarLock

Does BarLock need an account or send my data anywhere?

The listing says alarms and scanned codes never leave your device. It states there is no account, no advertising, and no tracking.

What stops the alarm?

Only the barcode or QR code you scanned and named during setup stops it. A wrong item, a wrong code, or no scan keeps the alarm ringing.

Is the app free?

It is free to download and offers in-app purchases. The listing says BarLock Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription, and its price is Not stated on the App Store.

Is BarLock free?

BarLock is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is BarLock right for me?

BarLock is built for heavy sleepers who turn off alarms without waking up, breaking the snooze habit, waking up without waking your partner. It sits in the snooze prevention list on AppTierList.

Is BarLock worth it?

BarLock is C tier, ranked #9 of 14 snooze prevention apps with a score of 65 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 8 worldwide ratings. 8 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does BarLock compare to SuperAlarm?

BarLock is C tier at 65; SuperAlarm is C tier at 67. SuperAlarm ranks higher. BarLock is free to download, with in-app purchases, SuperAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is BarLock updated?

BarLock was updated 3 days ago, which counts in its favour.

Alternatives

Top rated in Snooze Prevention

  1. SnoozeOffA tier★ 4.8
  2. ErlyA tier★ 4.8

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All the facts

Ranking

Lists
Snooze Prevention (C tier, #9) · Alarm Clock (#45, beyond the tiered top)
Tier
C (Situational)
Score
65 / 100
Rank in list
#9 of 14
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far

Ratings

App Store rating
4.3 out of 5, every App Store country
Worldwide ratings
8

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Utilities
Current version
(3 days ago)
Size
37 MB
Requires
iOS 26.1 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
8
Runs on
iPhone
iPhone Duo
Made for iPhone Duo, with screenshots for both screens on the App Store

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
verified
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