Barcode to PC vs Codex
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
Codex
Transform standard QR codes into unique AI-generated art pieces. This app offers scanning, generation, and history tracking with various save formats. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.
- AI-generated artistic QR codes
- QR code scanning
- QR code generation
- History of scanned codes
- Save codes as JPG, PNG, SVG
- Read QR codes from gallery
- Automatic link opening
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Meet Codex - Your Ultimate QR Companion. This app is more than just a QR Code Scanner and Generator, it's a tool that brings aesthetics, convenience, and functionality together in a seamless QR experience. No longer settle for standard QR codes. With Codex, transform your QR codes into engaging static AI-art pieces, while ensuring no expiration time. Share, save, and enjoy an unmatched QR experience with a design that is as simple as it is intuitive. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. Retrace your steps with ease using our comprehensive History feature, allowing you to review all of your scanned QR codes. Save your QR codes in a variety of formats including JPG, PNG, and SVG. Upgrade to our SUBSCRIPTION package and unlock a multitude of features: # Generate QR codes with custom color backgrounds, AI-Art and resolutions; # Effortlessly read QR codes directly from your gallery; # Automatically open links from decoded QR codes; # And enjoy a completely ad-free experience. For any suggestions, queries, or issues, feel free to reach out at info@codexqr.app. Experience the future of QR technology, with the help of Artificial Intelligence, Experience Codex.
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Verdict
Barcode to PC and Codex both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Barcode to PC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Codex's. Barcode to PC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (392 vs 3). Codex's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Codex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Barcode to PC asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Barcode to PC against 4.7 for Codex. 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 are what separate them: 79% of Barcode to PC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Codex's.
Barcode to PC ships an update every 2 months, Codex monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode to PC | Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (392 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 392 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Tortomasi | Ivan Ancona |
Customer experience
Barcode to PC
Codex
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
Codex
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode to PC
No in-app purchases
Codex
- Unlock PRO features and No ADS$0.997 Days
- Unlock PRO features and No ADS$3.991 Month
- Unlock PRO features and No ADS$22.991 Year
