Comparison

WiFi Barcode Scanner vs Barcode to PC

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Barcode Scanner

Transform your phone into a wireless barcode and QR code scanner. Seamlessly send scanned data directly to your PC, Mac, or Linux computer over WiFi. Can also be used independently without computer software.

Highlights
  • Wireless barcode scanning
  • QR code scanning
  • Send data to PC/Mac/Linux
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Standalone scanner mode
Features
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This application turns your phone into portable wireless barcode/QRCode scanner. With the counterpart software available for PC/Mac/Linux OS Computer, you can scan and directly send the decoded barcode/QRCode to your computer, wirelessly over WiFi. Download the counterpart software for computer at http://www.kurungkurawal.com/wbs-receiver/ Please note that the application is also can be used without the computer software.

About

Barcode to PC

Transform your smartphone into a powerful barcode and QR code scanner. Send scanned data directly to your computer via Wi-Fi using keyboard emulation. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with CSV export options for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Keyboard emulation for direct PC input
  • Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless pairing
  • CSV export and real-time file appending
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Features
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DOWNLOAD SERVER: https://barcodetopc.com/ Barcode to PC turns your smartphone into a real barcode scanner • Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux • Keyboard emulation Your smartphone sends real-time keystrokes directly to your computer, no copy-paste required! • Wi-Fi ready Connect to the same network of your PC and the app will pair automatically • CSV support You can append your scannings to a file in real-time. You can also export the scans all at once in a CSV file • QR Codes Barcode to PC works also with QR codes and many other barcode formats FAQ: https://barcodetopc.com/faq.html

Screenshots

WiFi Barcode Scanner3 screens
Barcode to PC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode to PC at 79% against WiFi Barcode Scanner's 0%. Barcode to PC also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (392 vs 3). WiFi Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode to PC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode to PC has 392 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WiFi Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 79% of Barcode to PC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Barcode to PC every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WiFi Barcode Scanner versus Barcode to PC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi Barcode ScannerBarcode to PC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (392 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3392 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli LimFilippo Tortomasi

Customer experience

WiFi Barcode Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Barcode to PC

All ratings392 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.6%

Bugs and requests

WiFi Barcode Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode to PC

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • PC app won't accept login code
  • Server/app version mismatch
  • Mac server program not executable
  • Cannot select single or continuous scan on some phones
  • Bug in version 4.8.3 causing scan mode to break
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  • Camera not loading/opening after update
  • App defunct after update
  • QR code scan times out, cannot rescan
  • App in execution, cannot delete
  • macOS client cannot install on latest OS
  • Blank screen on launch
  • No zoom or camera settings, requires 1m distance
  • Loses connection with PC when iPhone screen goes black
  • Scanning could be faster, requires alignment
  • Camera ends up not being accessible after first time
  • Free version only allows 300 scans
  • App stops working after a while and asks for money
  • Sessions deleted from phone still exist on PC
  • Hard to delete wrong scanned codes
  • Two banners saying impossible to connect and error
  • OCR does not work
  • Barcode 83870000005-2 is read as 83870000005
  • Stürzt ab bei aktivierten Wlan bei einen iPhone Xs mit iOS 12.3
  • PC app doesn't get past load screen
  • Some barcodes are not read

Requested features

12 requests
  • Option to turn off automatic scanning
  • On-screen button to trigger scan
  • Tap on barcode to trigger reading
  • Add quantity option
  • Work through Bluetooth
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  • Improve GUI to reflect latest iOS standards
  • Add 10-key number keyboard for manual typing
  • Flashlight always on option
  • Option to choose saving format
  • Share barcode lists
  • Improve speed of transmitting data
  • Remove popup display in continuous scan mode

In-app purchases

None

WiFi Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode to PC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi Barcode Scanner free?
WiFi Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode to PC free?
Barcode to PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WiFi Barcode Scanner or Barcode to PC?
Barcode to PC is rated higher. WiFi Barcode Scanner averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Barcode to PC averages 4.7 from 392 ratings.
Do WiFi Barcode Scanner or Barcode to PC have ads?
Neither WiFi Barcode Scanner nor Barcode to PC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Barcode Scanner or Barcode to PC?
WiFi Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barcode to PC every 6 weeks. Most recently, WiFi Barcode Scanner was updated on November 2, 2026 and Barcode to PC on November 2, 2026.

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