# BarcodeEasy vs Scan Input Keyboard

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarcodeEasy | Scan Input Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodeeasy/id1095034404/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-input-keyboard/id1628040438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Softzoo Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554426759) |

## What reviewers say

### BarcodeEasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodeeasy/id1095034404)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |


### Scan Input Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-input-keyboard/id1628040438)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Individual (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Team (1 Year) | $299.99 | per year |
| Enterprise (1 Year) | $599.99 | per year |
| Large Enterprise (1 Year) | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*