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To help us reproduce the issue quickly, include:

  • Your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone model and its OS version
  • Your Apple Watch or Wear OS watch model and OS version, if it's relevant
  • The WatchBar version from Settings › About
  • What you did, what happened, and the steps to reproduce it

System requirements

The phone apps run entirely on their own — a watch is optional on both platforms.

  • iPhone on iOS 17.6 or later, or iPad on iPadOS 17.6 or later
  • Apple Watch on watchOS 11.0 or later (optional)
  • Android phone or tablet on Android 8.0 or later (API 26)
  • Wear OS 3 or later watch — coming soon, not part of the first Android release
  • A camera for scanning barcodes and QR codes
  • iCloud for optional sync across Apple devices; Android keeps data on the device
FAQ

Frequently asked

The questions we hear most often. If yours isn't here, email us — we're happy to help.

Is there a subscription?

No. On the App Store WatchBar is a one-time $0.99 purchase; on Google Play it is free. No subscriptions, no ads, no in-app purchases on either.

Is there an Android version?

Yes. WatchBar for Android is free on Google Play for Android 8.0 and later, with the same generator, scanner, PLU database, widgets, and export tools as the iPhone app. The Wear OS companion is coming soon — it is built, but not part of the first release.

Does my data sync between devices?

On iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, yes — through your own private iCloud (CloudKit). It's on by default, and you can turn it off in Settings. On Android there is no cloud sync: your data stays on your phone (and, once the Wear OS companion ships, syncs to your watch over Bluetooth). To move a library between devices, use Export and then Import. There's no separate WatchBar account on either platform.

What do you collect about me?

No account, no ads, no cross-app tracking. To fix crashes, the phone apps send anonymous diagnostics through Firebase Crashlytics — device model, OS version, and crash logs. Scanning happens entirely on your device. The full details are in the privacy policy.

How many barcode formats are supported?

60+ formats for both generating and scanning — the full list lives on the Features page.

Does it work on iPad or Android tablets?

Yes — WatchBar is a universal app for iPhone and iPad, and the Android app runs on phones and tablets.

Can I protect a barcode?

Yes. Lock any saved code behind Face ID or Touch ID on Apple devices, or fingerprint, face unlock, or your PIN on Android.

How do I export my data?

Export as JSON, XML, plain text, or CSV from the app, with selective export of saved codes, history, folders, and tags.

What languages are supported?

Seven: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.

How do the watch apps work?

The Apple Watch app is a full native app — generate and display saved codes right on your wrist, browse the PLU database, drive the iPhone camera as a remote scanner, and Handoff a code to your iPhone. The Wear OS companion does the same and is coming soon, after the first Android release.

Can I automate WatchBar?

Yes — on iOS, dozens of App Intents & Shortcuts (which return the barcode image); on Android, app shortcuts and Quick Settings tiles. Both platforms support the watchbar:// URL scheme and a system-wide "Generate Barcode" share action.

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