Comparison

BarcodeEasy 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

BarcodeEasy

Instantly scan and create various barcode and QR code formats. Features include batch scanning from images, an in-app browser for QR codes, and the ability to save generated barcodes as image files. Offers a free tier with ads and an optional subscription to remove them.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode and QR scanner
  • Batch barcode scanning from images
  • Barcode generator for multiple formats
  • In-app browser for QR codes
  • Share and copy scanned data
  • Save generated barcodes as PNG/JPG
Features
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BarcodeEasy – Barcode & QR Scanner + Generator =========================== Your all-in-one barcode app: ultra-fast scanner, batch mode, and barcode creator. Simple. Powerful. Free. ** Instant Barcode & QR Scanner ** --------- Scan instantly using your camera or a saved image. Decode barcodes and QR codes with a single tap In-app browser for website QR codes Copy, search, or share via email, Twitter, Weibo, etc. ** Batch Barcode Scanning ** --------- Need to scan many barcodes at once? Upload a photo with multiple barcodes The app will detect and decode them all in seconds ** Supported Formats (Scanner): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 Mod 43 - Code 93 - Data Matrix - EAN-13 (ISBN) - EAN-8 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF - ITF-14 - MaxiCode - PDF417 (Common on boarding passes) - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A - UPC-E - UPCA ** Barcode Generator ** --------- Create your own barcodes and save them as PNG or JPG files. Perfect for business, inventory, marketing, and more. ** Supported Formats (Generator): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 39 - Code 93 - Code 128 - Data Matrix - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - ITF - MaxiCode - PDF417 - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A Subscription ------------- BarcodeEasy - Barcode Reader is completely free to use with all features. You can subscribe to this application to remove ads. Device subscriptions are available in these plan and will renew automatically each month, six months or year, unless cancelled. (Per month) - $1.99 (Per six-months) - $9.99 (Per year) - $17.99 Pricing shown is for the United States store. Pricing in other stores will vary. Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase or by clicking the “Purchase / Manage Subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period More information: https://mapnitude.com/barcode Privacy policy: https://mapnitude.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://mapnitude.com/terms-of-service

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

BarcodeEasy4 screens
Scan Input Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan Input Keyboard at 100% against BarcodeEasy's 34%. Scan Input Keyboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). BarcodeEasy's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. BarcodeEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 191 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of BarcodeEasy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan Input Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BarcodeEasy versus Scan Input Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeEasyScan Input Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (191 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings191 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedSoftzoo Inc

Customer experience

BarcodeEasy

All ratings190 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative54.7%

Scan Input Keyboard

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BarcodeEasy

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
  • Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
  • Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
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 BarcodeEasy free?
BarcodeEasy 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, BarcodeEasy or Scan Input Keyboard?
Scan Input Keyboard is rated higher. BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Scan Input Keyboard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BarcodeEasy or Scan Input Keyboard have ads?
BarcodeEasy shows ads; Scan Input Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeEasy or Scan Input Keyboard?
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, BarcodeEasy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scan Input Keyboard on October 30, 2026.

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