Barcode vs Barcode Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode
This utility allows your mobile device to function as a wireless barcode scanner, sending scanned data directly to your PC or Mac. It emulates a keyboard wedge, making it seamless for data entry. Installation is straightforward, with an optional server utility for advanced customization.
- Wireless barcode scanning
- Keyboard wedge emulation
- PC/Mac data transfer
- Automatic autofocus
- Simple installation
- Customizable settings
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After the success of Barcode-x here is Barcode-x-wifi, the new keyboard wedge barcode scanner from ALTO laboratories. Barcode-x-wifi let you capture the most common typologies of barcodes and send them to your PC/Mac as you are typing on your keyboard (like usb scanner terminals do) Barcode-x-wifi is easy to install and it doesn't need any setup (advanced users can still customize it) Barcode-x-wifi is really simple : download the app and install our free Barcode-x-wifi-server utility, downloadable from Alto-Labs website at http://www.alto-labs.com/vh_app/barcode-x-wifi/. Your iphone will show your computer name, insert a password you prefer and begin scanning. Barcode-x-wifi embeds the new Barcode-x-Pro scanner with Altomatic autofocus to enhance the performances of your scan sessions. What else? Beeeeep! !!! IN ORDER TO USE THE APP YOU MUST INSTALL ON YOUR PC/MAC THE FREE BARCODE-X WI-FI SERVER SOFTWARE DOWNLOADABLE HERE http://www.alto-labs.com/vh_app/barcode-x-wifi/ !!!
Barcode Keyboard
Scan barcodes and QR codes directly from your keyboard within any app. Automate data entry into spreadsheets and other applications, streamlining your workflow without switching between apps.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes from keyboard
- Use in any app (Excel, Sheets, Messenger, etc.)
- Automated data entry into spreadsheets
- Batch scanning and counting
- Supports numerous code types
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The BarcodeKey Keyboard lets you scan Barcode and QR code directly from keyboard. It is magic because you can use it in any Apps on your iPhone/iPad, such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, WPS Office, Web Browser, Messenger, Email, ERP, Office Apps, Business Apps, etc. BarcodeKey can even batch scan and count barcodes. The barcodes can automatically jump to next cell in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and other table applications. You will never scan from another app and switch back to paste. BarcodeKey makes your life easier :-) With Team or Enterprise subscription, you can deploy this App with MDM or Apple Business Manager. [Supported code type] • QR code • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • Aztec • PDF 417 • ITF-14 • Data Matrix • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 93 • Code 39 • Codabar [Contact us] Numob Technologies Email: support@numob.com [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide Pro Edition to offer advanced features. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on the device. [Terms & Policy] Terms of use: https://www.numob.com/#/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.numob.com/#/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcode at 4.0 against Barcode Keyboard's 2.8. Barcode also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Barcode Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Barcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barcode Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Keyboard has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Barcode's written reviews are positive against 61% of Barcode Keyboard's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode | Barcode Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.8 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 61.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tommaso Ferrari | Irvinesoft Inc |
Customer experience
Barcode
Barcode Keyboard
In-app purchases
Barcode
- Barcode-x-wifi Pro Upgrade$3.99
Barcode Keyboard
- Pro Edition (1 Week)$4.997 Days
- Pro Edition (1 Month)$14.991 Month
- Individual (1 Year)$99.991 Year
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- Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
- Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
- Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year
Questions
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