Comparison

Socket Mobile Companion vs Barcode to PC Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Socket Mobile Companion

Enhance your Socket Mobile reader's performance with optimized modes for high-speed scanning or broad app compatibility. Access troubleshooting guides and learn about extended protection plans to keep your device operational.

Highlights
  • Optimized scanning modes
  • High performance scanning
  • Basic keyboard compatibility
  • Troubleshooting support
  • SocketCare protection plans
Features
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Get the most out of your Socket Mobile reader PERFORMANCE --- Companion helps put your reader in the right mode. For apps that support high performance scanning, app mode is faster, more accurate, and easier to use. For all other apps, basic keyboard is compatible with most apps. SUPPORT --- Contact support to troubleshoot an issue or view solutions to common problems to resolve it yourself PROTECTION --- SocketCare protects more than just your reader, it protects your productivity. If your reader is damaged or broken, faster turnaround times mean you are back in business sooner. === As one of the earliest, certified iOS accessory manufacturers, we take pride in the products we make. We strive to offer the best in class customer service for the data capture industry. Visit https://www.socketmobile.com for more information about our products and SDK. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Barcode to PC Scanner

This utility app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes and send the data directly to your computer or save it to an Excel file on your device. It offers customizable input forms to tailor the data collection process.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Send data directly to computer
  • Save data to local Excel files
  • Customizable input forms
  • Share input forms between devices
  • Data collection terminal functionality
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Scan the barcode and QR code directly to your computer or a local Excel file (.csv). Use the application as a data collection terminal. The Barcode to PC Scanner program has two modes: 1. Scan (and also send other information) directly to the computer; 2. Scan (and also save other information) to an Excel file on the device with the share opportunity. To send a barcode and other information to a computer or save it to a smartphone "Barcode to PC Scanner" App uses "Input Forms". These forms help to determine what exactly will be senden and in what sequence. The Barcode to PC Scanner App has standard "Input Forms" and it is possible to create new ones. The created "Input Forms" can be shared between smartphones. If the phone should be used only as a wireless scanner and no require additional information (for example, quantity or something else), then only the Barcode field can be located on the "Input Form". If you need to turn a smartphone into a real data collection terminal with the introduction of all the necessary information, then you can first prepare the appropriate "Input Form" and then select it from the available list when "Scanning to a computer" or "Scanning to a file".

Screenshots

Socket Mobile Companion2 screens
Barcode to PC Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode to PC Scanner at none against Socket Mobile Companion's 1. Socket Mobile Companion's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Socket Mobile Companion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Barcode to PC Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Socket Mobile Companion against 3.6 for Barcode to PC Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Socket Mobile Companion has 96 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Socket Mobile Companion versus Barcode to PC Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocket Mobile CompanionBarcode to PC Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (96 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocket Mobile LimitedIlia Khokhlov

Customer experience

Socket Mobile Companion

All ratings96 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Barcode to PC Scanner

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Socket Mobile Companion

Subscriptions1
  • SocketCam C860$5.991 Month
None

Barcode to PC Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Socket Mobile Companion free?
Socket Mobile Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode to PC Scanner free?
Barcode to PC Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Socket Mobile Companion or Barcode to PC Scanner?
Socket Mobile Companion is rated higher. Socket Mobile Companion averages 3.8 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Barcode to PC Scanner averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Socket Mobile Companion or Barcode to PC Scanner have ads?
Neither Socket Mobile Companion nor Barcode to PC Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Socket Mobile Companion or Barcode to PC Scanner?
Socket Mobile Companion ships an update every 4 months, and Barcode to PC Scanner every 4 months. Most recently, Socket Mobile Companion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Barcode to PC Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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