# Barcode to PC: Wi-Fi scanner — Instantly send barcodes

> Smartphone barcode scanner sending data to PC via Wi-Fi. (iPhone/iPad app by Filippo Tortomasi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-to-pc-wi-fi-scanner/id1180168368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Filippo Tortomasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/889609708)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 391 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-to-pc-wi-fi-scanner/id1180168368/reviews.md

## What is Barcode to PC?

DOWNLOAD SERVER: https://barcodetopc.com/

Barcode to PC turns your smartphone into a real barcode scanner

• Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

• Keyboard emulation
Your smartphone sends real-time keystrokes directly to your computer, no copy-paste required!

• Wi-Fi ready
Connect to the same network of your PC and the app will pair automatically

• CSV support
You can append your scannings to a file in real-time. You can also export the scans all at once in a CSV file

• QR Codes
Barcode to PC works also with QR codes and many other barcode formats

FAQ: https://barcodetopc.com/faq.html

## Key features

- Smartphone barcode scanner
- Real-time keyboard emulation
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- CSV export
- QR code support
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)

## What do users think of Barcode to PC?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Replaces expensive hardware
- 🆓 Free to use
- 💻 Seamless PC integration
- ⚡ Real-time data input
- ✅ Works as advertised
- 🌟 Excellent developer support
- 🆓 No ads
- 🚀 Efficient for inventory
- 💻 Works with Linux
- 📱 Mobile as barcode scanner
- 💯 Perfect for private use
- 🚀 Great performance
- 👍 Easy setup
- 💡 Useful for cataloging
- 🚀 Fast data transmission
- 💯 Indispensable tool
- 🚀 Quick feedback
- 💯 Great job
- 🚀 Saves time
- 💻 Direct input to PC
- 👍 Very useful
- 🚀 Accurate and fast
- 💯 Great product
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 💯 The best

**Cons**

- 🐛 Camera not loading/opening
- 🐛 Scan mode not accessible
- 🐛 Connection lost when phone screen is black
- 🐛 Slow scanning speed
- 🐛 Difficult to delete wrong codes
- 🐛 Inconsistent barcode reading
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Blank screen on launch
- 🐛 Server/app version mismatch
- 🐛 Limited scans in free version
- 🐛 Expensive paid version
- 🐛 Hidden purchases
- 🐛 Server program not executable on Mac
- 🐛 macOS client not installing
- 🐛 Cannot select scan type on some phones
- 🐛 Difficult to touch buttons on iPhone X
- 🐛 Minor bug with banners
- 🐛 OCR not working
- 🐛 Stops working and asks for money
- 🐛 Cannot delete sessions from PC
- 🐛 No zoom or camera settings
- 🐛 Requires 1m distance for scanning
- 🐛 Free version nags to purchase

**Commonly reported bugs**

- PC app won't accept login code
- Server/app version mismatch
- Mac server program not executable
- Cannot select single or continuous scan on some phones
- Bug in version 4.8.3 causing scan mode to break
- Camera not loading/opening after update
- App defunct after update
- QR code scan times out, cannot rescan
- App in execution, cannot delete
- macOS client cannot install on latest OS
- Blank screen on launch
- No zoom or camera settings, requires 1m distance
- Loses connection with PC when iPhone screen goes black
- Scanning could be faster, requires alignment
- Camera ends up not being accessible after first time
- Free version only allows 300 scans
- App stops working after a while and asks for money
- Sessions deleted from phone still exist on PC
- Hard to delete wrong scanned codes
- Two banners saying impossible to connect and error
- OCR does not work
- Barcode 83870000005-2 is read as 83870000005
- Stürzt ab bei aktivierten Wlan bei einen iPhone Xs mit iOS 12.3
- PC app doesn't get past load screen
- Some barcodes are not read

**Most requested features**

- Option to turn off automatic scanning
- On-screen button to trigger scan
- Tap on barcode to trigger reading
- Add quantity option
- Work through Bluetooth
- Improve GUI to reflect latest iOS standards
- Add 10-key number keyboard for manual typing
- Flashlight always on option
- Option to choose saving format
- Share barcode lists
- Improve speed of transmitting data
- Remove popup display in continuous scan mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 90)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-to-pc-wi-fi-scanner/id1180168368/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Disappointing Onboarding

*2026-03-04, version v4.8.4*

Seems to have promise, but I’ve already wasted enough time and was only able to scan one barcode.  I installed the app on my iPhone 15 Pro, and downloaded the Windows version for my Win11 Pro PC.  I used my Microsoft Account to sign up.  Work or school accounts appear to be unsupported, so I used my personal MS account.  I got to the login success page with the code, but pc app won’t accept it.  It also tells me there is a server/app version mismatch, when using the latest currently available on their website.  I scanned one barcode and it told me I hit my limit.

### 3/5 — 我的Mac不能執行.

*2025-12-27, version v4.8.4*

Mac端還要去app store外下載server程式，而我的Mac不能執行該server程式.

### 4/5 — 好用，但有的手機不能選掃描

*2025-12-17, version v4.8.4*

SONY手機型號：XQ-DE72, 安卓15, 掃描時選擇單一或連續時，會不給選擇，無法進入掃描畫面。

### 5/5 — Çok başarılı

*2025-11-07, version v4.8.4*

Mükemmel

### 1/5 — Too many steps to setup

*2025-10-28*

Way too many steps to setup. Why do I need to download and use the server when I’m only using it for my computer? Why not just pair the data using Bluetooth?

### 5/5 — Yardım !

*2025-08-02, version v4.8.4*

Uygulama güzeldi, fakat son zamanlarda uygulamaya bağlı başka kullanan telefon olmamasına rağmen iki kullanıcı var diye uyarı veriyor. Sistemden atamıyorum a nedenle de kullanmaya devam edemiyorum. Sildim yeniden yükledim vs ama çalışmadı :)

### 3/5 — Bug in Version 4.8.3

*2025-05-03, version v4.8.4*

Bisher bin ich begeisterter Nutzer. Mit der Version 4.8.3 scheint sich aber ein Bug eingeschlichen zu haben. Seitdem komme ich (auf iPhone 8 Plus wie auf iPhone 14) nicht mehr in den Scan-Modus, d.h. Klicke ich auf das Kamera-Symbol (egal ob Einzel- oder Multi-Scan), dann bricht der Scanvorgang ab. Bitte schnell beheben. (Daher eigentlich gerade gar keine Bewertung möglich, sobald er behoben ist gerne wieder 5 Sterne.)

Schnell reagiert! Lob ans Entwickler-Team. Mit dem jüngsten Update son Ende April 2025 ist der Bug Vergangenheit.

### 1/5 — Camera is not loading

*2025-03-21, version v4.8.3*

Whatever the developers did in the recent update has now completely disabled the camera. I select the single or multiple scan option and now the camera won't open. The app is now defunct! Please fix ASAP as this app is a 5 Star app when it actually works!

### 2/5 — Não funciona

*2025-03-18, version v4.8.3*

Tentei ler o QR-Code e como se esgotou o tempo, não pude fazer mais nada. Ficou instalado no Mac mas não abria pra escanear o QR-Code novamente. Eu nem conseguia apagar o app porque dizia que estava em execução. Tive que reiniciar o Mac pra poder remover o app.

### 1/5 — macOS not supported

*2024-10-21, version v4.7.5*

When you download the macOS client, it cannot install on the latest OS

## Frequently asked questions about Barcode to PC

### What does Barcode to PC do?

Barcode to PC transforms your smartphone into a barcode scanner. It sends scanned barcode data directly to your computer as real-time keystrokes, eliminating the need for manual copy-pasting. It supports various barcode formats, including QR codes.

### How does the app connect to my computer?

The app uses Wi-Fi to connect to your computer. Ensure both your smartphone and PC are on the same network, and the app will automatically pair. This allows for seamless, real-time data transfer without cables.

### What are the supported platforms for the computer?

The application is designed to work with major desktop operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. This broad compatibility ensures you can use it with most computer setups.

### Can I export my scanned data?

Yes, the app offers CSV support. You can append your scans to a file in real-time as you collect them. Additionally, you have the option to export all your scanned data at once in a CSV file for further analysis or record-keeping.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it is ad-supported. You may see advertisements within the app. There are no in-app purchases mentioned for additional features or to remove ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2026-08-22

• Redesigned scanner: hold to scan, or lock the button for hands-free continuous scanning
• Clearer feedback — you can see and feel exactly when a barcode is captured, and when a row is sent
• Multi-barcode output templates now acquire every code with the camera instead of asking you to type
• Rebuilt connection handling: reconnects on its own after Wi-Fi drops, sleep or app switching, and never silently loses a scan
• Scans taken offline are queued and sent when your computer comes back
• Dark mode
• Faster, more reliable barcode decoding

### v4.8.4 — 2025-04-19

Changed:
- Improve JAVASCRIPT_FUNCTION UI
- Many other UI/UX improvements

### v4.8.3 — 2025-03-16

Changed:
- Minor UI/UX improvements

Fixed:
- Issues with Keyboard Emulation

### v4.8.1 — 2025-02-17

Changed:
- Minor fixes
- Improved pairing
- IMAGE component user interface
- Reduce executable size (remove bonjour service)
- Revamped server settings UI

### v4.7.5 — 2024-09-19

Fix:
- Connection issues

Changed:
- Minor UI Improvements in the Select Server Page

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