Comparison

Barcode vs ScanToPC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless barcode scanning
  • Keyboard wedge emulation
  • PC/Mac data transfer
  • Automatic autofocus
  • Simple installation
  • Customizable settings
Features
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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/ !!!

About

ScanToPC

This app scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, transmitting the data to host systems via a Bluetooth dongle. It can also function independently for scanning and OCR tasks without the dongle. Supports various barcode formats and multiple languages for text recognition.

Highlights
  • Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes
  • Transmit data via Bluetooth dongle
  • OCR text recognition
  • USB keyboard emulation for host systems
  • Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Multiple barcode formats supported
  • Multi-language text recognition
Features
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Introducing our versatile app and FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle: The app seamlessly scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, sending the data to host systems through our innovative FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle. Obtain your FlooGoo FMA100 dongle at https://www.flairmesh.com/Dongle/FMA100.html. The input to host systems is in standard USB keyboard format, ensuring compatibility with POS machines, library book management systems, and various text or spreadsheet applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux. No additional drivers are required. Regardless of the host's operating system, if the scanned result contains only ASCII characters, no further configurations are necessary. For non-ASCII characters, refer to our user guide for proper input method configuration. Say goodbye to wired or wireless QR and barcode scanners; our app can also perform OCR and instantly transmit the text to your host using the FMA100 dongle. You can also use the app independently without the dongle for scanning text, QR codes, and barcodes. There are no ads in the app. Supported QR and barcode formats include linear formats such as Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, and UPC-E, as well as 2D formats like Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, and QR Code. Text recognition supports Latin characters by default, with the option to select one additional language from Chinese, Devanagari, Japanese, or Korean. Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes effortlessly with the app and transmit the data to your host using a FlooGoo Dongle.

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
ScanToPC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanToPC at 5.0 against Barcode's 4.0. ScanToPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScanToPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanToPC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 2 months, ScanToPC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode versus ScanToPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeScanToPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso FerrariRADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD

Customer experience

Barcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ScanToPC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode

One-time1
  • Barcode-x-wifi Pro Upgrade$3.99
None

ScanToPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanToPC free?
ScanToPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode or ScanToPC?
ScanToPC is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScanToPC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode or ScanToPC have ads?
Neither Barcode nor ScanToPC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or ScanToPC?
Barcode ships an update every 2 months, and ScanToPC monthly. Most recently, Barcode was updated on October 12, 2026 and ScanToPC on October 22, 2026.

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