Barcode to PC vs Zebra Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode to PC
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.
- Smartphone barcode scanner
- Real-time keyboard emulation
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- CSV export
- QR code support
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
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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
Zebra Reader
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Zebra Reader is a barcode and QR code scanner with a simple interface — just point it at the product and it will scan it. The app is integrated with OpenFoodFacts.org and OpenLibrary.org so whenever you scan something it automatically pulls the metadata.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode to PC at none against Zebra Reader's 1. Zebra Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Zebra Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode to PC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Barcode to PC | Zebra Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (392 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 392 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Tortomasi | Andrey Chukavin |
Bugs and 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
Zebra Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode to PC
No in-app purchases
Zebra Reader
- Remove ads$0.99
Questions
Is Barcode to PC free?
Is Zebra Reader free?
Do Barcode to PC or Zebra Reader have ads?
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