Barcode to PC vs Scan Matrix
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
Scan Matrix
This utility app scans various barcode types and connects to GS1 resolvers for barcode information. It features history management, manual input, and an updated user interface for enhanced usability.
- Supports multiple barcode types (GS1-128, DataMatrix, QR Code, etc.)
- Connects to GS1 and my.code.de resolvers
- Scan history management
- Pin favorite barcodes
- Manual barcode input (GTIN/batch numbers)
- Updated user interface
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This version of the app contains 1.support to connect to https://id.gs1.org resolver and https://my.code.de resolver. Enhanced User Experience: • Updated user interface for smoother navigation and usability. GS1 Resolver Support: • Seamlessly connect to the GS1 Resolver for barcode resolution. Barcode Scanning Enhancements: Supported Barcode Types: • GS1-128 • GS1 DataMatrix • GS1 QR Code • Dot Matrix • Data Matrix • QR Code • EAN-13 • EAN-8 • ITF-14 Additional Features: 1. History Management: View barcode scan history and pin favourite barcodes for quick reference. 2. Manual Barcode Input: Enter GTIN and/or batch numbers manually using the keyboard. This update ensures a robust and feature-rich barcode scanning experience tailored to user needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcode to PC at 4.7 against Scan Matrix's 4.0. Barcode to PC also leads on ratings volume (392 vs 1). Scan Matrix's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode to PC has 392 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Barcode to PC ships an update every 2 months, Scan Matrix every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode to PC | Scan Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (392 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 392 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Tortomasi | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. |
Customer experience
Barcode to PC
Scan Matrix
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
Scan Matrix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode to PC
No in-app purchases
Scan Matrix
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode to PC free?
Is Scan Matrix free?
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