IPCSupport vs Cognex Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPCSupport
Configure settings and load firmware for Infinite Peripherals devices. View device status, test barcode scanning, and card swiping functionalities.
- Device settings configuration
- Firmware loading
- Device status information
- Barcode scan testing
- Card swipe testing
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IPCSupport lets you set different settings, and load firmware on your Infinite Peripherals' device. It also shows you the current status information of the device you have. You can also test barcode scan, and card swipe.
Cognex Keyboard
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The Cognex Keyboard is a virtual keyboard for iOS devices that allows you scan barcode data into virtually any iOS application with no need for any integration. Cognex keyboard supports scanning with a compatible Cognex Bluetooth enabled barcode scanner. Note this app is deprecated and no further updates are forthcoming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IPCSupport at every 4 months against Cognex Keyboard's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPCSupport ships an update every 4 months, Cognex Keyboard every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPCSupport | Cognex Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinite Peripherals Inc. | Cognex Corporation |
In-app purchases
IPCSupport
No in-app purchases
Cognex Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IPCSupport free?
Is Cognex Keyboard free?
Do IPCSupport or Cognex Keyboard have ads?
Which is updated more often, IPCSupport or Cognex Keyboard?
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