Comparison

Barcode vs Scan Input Keyboard

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

Scan Input Keyboard

This keyboard app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes directly into any application on your iPhone. Eliminate the need for manual entry or external scanners by integrating scanning capabilities into your workflow.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Direct input into any app
  • No copy-paste needed
  • Replaces handheld scanners
  • Easy keyboard integration
Features
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Scan Input is an iPhone keyboard with a scan button, it is also a scanner app. Instead of copy and paste barcodes into your document, It can scan barcode and QR code into your Apps directly. It works with almost all Apps on your iPhone, such as Safari Browser, Chrome, your company's ERP, CRM, or OA system. Third party Apps, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheet, etc. No integration needed, no custom development needed, no paste needed. You can throw away your hand held scanner now. This mobile barcode scanner and qr code scanner keyboard will change the way you work. [How to use] 1. Install App on your iPhone 2. Open iPhone Settings - General - Keyboard - Keyboards - Add New Keyboard 3. Open one of your favorite App, Long press the 'Globe' Keyboard button and select 'Barcode Input' 4. Scan [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team collaboration. 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 your device. [Contact us] Email: support@softzoo.com Softzoo Inc California, U.S. Terms of use: http://softzoo.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://softzoo.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
Scan Input Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan Input Keyboard at 5.0 against Barcode's 4.0. Scan Input Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and Scan Input Keyboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan Input Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Barcode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan Input Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode versus Scan Input Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeScan Input Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso FerrariSoftzoo Inc

Customer experience

Barcode

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

Scan Input Keyboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode

One-time1
  • Barcode-x-wifi Pro Upgrade$3.99
5 purchases

Scan Input Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Individual (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Individual (1 Year)$39.991 Year
  • Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
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  • Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
  • Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Scan Input Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode or Scan Input Keyboard?
Scan Input Keyboard is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scan Input Keyboard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Barcode or Scan Input Keyboard have ads?
Neither Barcode nor Scan Input Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or Scan Input Keyboard?
Barcode ships an update every 2 months, and Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode was updated on October 12, 2026 and Scan Input Keyboard on September 18, 2026.

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