# Barcode to PC vs Barcode Reader for iPhone+

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode to PC at 4.7 against Barcode Reader for iPhone+'s 2.0. Barcode to PC also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 40%) and ratings volume (391 vs 7). Barcode Reader for iPhone+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Barcode to PC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode to PC has 391 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Barcode to PC's written reviews are positive against 40% of Barcode Reader for iPhone+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode to PC | Barcode Reader for iPhone+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-to-pc-wi-fi-scanner/id1180168368/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-reader-for-iphone-plus/id1407160021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Tortomasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/889609708) | [TAN TAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148080718) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode to PC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-to-pc-wi-fi-scanner/id1180168368)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful barcode scanner that sends data directly to your computer via Wi-Fi. Supports keyboard emulation, CSV export, and various barcode formats including QR codes.

**Highlights:** Smartphone barcode scanner, Real-time keyboard emulation, Wi-Fi connectivity, CSV export, QR code support, Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Replaces expensive hardware
- 🆓 Free to use
- 💻 Seamless PC integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera not loading/opening
- 🐛 Scan mode not accessible
- 🐛 Connection lost when phone screen is black
- 🐛 Slow scanning speed
- 🐛 Difficult to delete wrong codes

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off automatic scanning
- On-screen button to trigger scan
- Tap on barcode to trigger reading
- Add quantity option
- Work through Bluetooth


### Barcode Reader for iPhone+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-reader-for-iphone-plus/id1407160021)

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes with this free utility. It can also scan URLs, emails, and phone numbers, with options to share scanned information and create your own QR codes.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, QR code scanning, URL scanning, Email scanning, Phone number scanning, QR code creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode to PC free?

Barcode to PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Barcode Reader for iPhone+ free?

Barcode Reader for iPhone+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode to PC or Barcode Reader for iPhone+?

Barcode to PC is rated higher. Barcode to PC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Barcode Reader for iPhone+ averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Barcode to PC or Barcode Reader for iPhone+ have ads?

Neither Barcode to PC nor Barcode Reader for iPhone+ shows ads.

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