WatchBar – Barcode Generator

Travis Peebles · Utilities

$0.99

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Barcode Power, Wherever You Are WatchBar is your complete barcode solution — generate, scan, save, and display barcodes on iPhone and Apple Watch. Whether you're at checkout, redeeming rewards, or managing product codes, WatchBar keeps your essentials ready at a glance. All for a one-time $0.99 purchase. No ads. No subscriptions. No sign-in required. CORE FEATURES Generate Barcodes Instantly Create barcodes from any number with support for 70+ formats including: • UPC Family (UPC-A, UPC-E) • EAN Family (EAN-13, EAN-8) • QR Codes & Micro QR • Code 128, Code 39, Code 25, Codabar • Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec • GS1 DataBar (PLU barcodes) • ITF-14, Han Xin, MaxiCode • Postal codes (USPS, Royal Mail, Australia Post) …and many more specialized formats! Advanced Barcode Scanning Professional-grade camera scanning with precision controls: • Real-time detection of 70+ barcode formats • Torch/flashlight toggle for low-light scanning • Pinch-to-zoom (1.5x–3x) for distant barcodes • Double-tap auto-focus for perfect clarity • Haptic feedback & audio confirmation • Selective format scanning — choose which types to detect • Instant barcode details and data display PLU Database — 235 Produce Codes Never search for produce codes again: • Comprehensive database of fruits, vegetables, and organic items • Search by name or code • Filter by category (Fruits, Vegetables, Organic) • One-tap barcode generation from any PLU • Integrated into widgets for instant access Save & Organize Your Barcodes • Save unlimited barcodes with custom labels • Automatic generation and scanning history • Searchable history with full details • All data stored securely on your device — not the cloud Share & Export • Share barcodes via Messages, Email, AirDrop, and more • Export data in JSON, XML, or plain text formats • Selective data export (saved barcodes, history, scans) • Full backup capabilities for data portability APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION Full watchOS App • Native Apple Watch app with complete barcode functionality • Seamless sync of saved barcodes and history • Generate and display barcodes on your wrist • Access PLU database from your Watch • Scan hands-free at stores, events, or memberships Watch Complications • Four complication types: circular, corner, rectangular, inline • Quick-launch shortcuts to Saved Barcodes, Library, or History • Display directly on your watch face for instant access WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES iOS Widgets • Home screen widgets for PLU codes and favorites • Lock screen widgets (iOS 16.2+) for instant barcode access • Configurable widget content and sizes Live Activities & Dynamic Island • Display active barcodes on Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro+) • Persistent lock screen Live Activities for scanning • Multiple barcode activities with easy management BUILT FOR EVERYONE — FULL ACCESSIBILITY WatchBar is designed to be accessible to all users: • VoiceOver Support — Complete screen reader accessibility with custom actions • Dynamic Type — Responsive text sizing up to extra large sizes • High Contrast Mode — Enhanced contrast with thicker borders and bold fonts • Reduce Motion — Respects motion sensitivity settings • Color-Blind Friendly — Non-color status indicators (patterns and icons) • Minimum Touch Targets — 44×44pt tap areas for easy interaction • All controls accessible via assistive technologies PRIVACY & DATA OWNERSHIP Your data, your control: • All barcodes stored locally on your device • No cloud sync, no account required • Export your complete data library anytime • No tracking, no analytics, no third parties • Full privacy policy transparency WHY WATCHBAR? Because you deserve simplicity — no clutter, no logins, no recurring fees. Just clean, fast, and reliable barcode access wherever you go. Download WatchBar today and carry your codes with confidence — all for $0.99.

What's new · 1.09

WatchBar 1.09 — our biggest release yet. NEW • Apple Watch Handoff — start viewing a barcode on iPhone, finish on your Watch (and vice versa). • Focus Filters — show different barcodes when Work, Personal, or any other Focus is active. • Map View — saved barcodes, scan history, and generation history now plot on a map. Locations are saved automatically (opt-in). • Nearby section — quickly find barcodes saved within 500 m of where you are. • Recently Deleted — soft-delete protection with 30-day recovery and bulk restore. • Nested Folders — organize barcodes in unlimited subfolders. • Notes — add freeform notes to any saved barcode. • Favorites & Locked smart folders. • Duplicate detection — get warned before saving the same barcode twice. GENERATE FASTER • QR Templates — fillable forms for WiFi, Contacts (vCard), Calendar Events, and Email. • Barcode Templates — guided forms for PDF417, MaxiCode, Composite, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked, and more. • PLU Dictionary — seasonal highlights, inline Organic/Regular toggle, and PLU Quiz training mode for cashiers. • Auto-suggest names for QR codes (uses Apple Intelligence on iOS 26). • Most Used and Recent format suggestions in the type picker. WIDGETS & EXTENSIONS • Generate Barcode — new Action Extension lets you create a barcode from any selected text via the Share Sheet. • Generate from Clipboard — new iOS 18 Control Center widget. • QR Code Time — StandBy widget showing the current time as a QR code. • Saved Barcode Swiper — new StandBy widget that cycles through your library. AUTOMATION • 22 new App Intents and 20 new URL scheme endpoints for Shortcuts, Siri, and external automation. • Every barcode-generation Shortcut now returns the image — chain it into Save to Files, Messages, and more. • CSV export, alongside JSON, XML, and Text. SHARE • QR Share Card — branded image with your barcode and an App Store QR for easy sharing. PLUS • Sharper map markers, full-bleed layouts, contextual TipKit hints, faster Watch sync, and dozens of fixes across scanning, syncing, and the saved-barcode editor. Thanks for using WatchBar! Questions or ideas? Tap Settings → Send Feedback.

Details

ReleasedOct 2025
UpdatedMay 2026
Version1.09
Size81.7 MB
RequiresiOS 17.6 or later
Age rating4+
LanguagesChinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
Price$0.99
Categories UtilitiesProductivity
Bundle IDfamily.peebles.WatchBar