Comparison

Barcode to PC vs BMC Editor

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

BMC Editor

Features
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The BMC Editor App for iPad is the official companion editor for the Badass MIDI Controller (BMC) Library, built for creating fully customizable MIDI controllers using Teensy and ESP32 boards. It offers a complete, code-free editing experience—right from your iPad. Features: • Visual editor for buttons, LEDs, encoders, pots, displays, and more • Real-time parameter editing—no need to re-upload firmware • Full support for USB, Serial, and BLE MIDI connections • Integrated Knowledge Base with board info and FAQ Requirements: • USB connections on Lightning iPads require a Lightning to USB adapter • BLE MIDI requires the free app midimittr, available on the App Store Note: The Serial Monitor is not available in the iPad version. Start building your dream MIDI controller today at roxxxtar.com/bmc

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barcode to PC at Free against BMC Editor's $9.99. BMC Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Barcode to PC is free to download; BMC Editor costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode to PC ships an update every 6 weeks, BMC Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode to PC versus BMC Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode to PCBMC Editor
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (392 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings392 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo TortomasiHans Arroba

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

BMC Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode to PC

No in-app purchases

None

BMC Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode to PC free?
Barcode to PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BMC Editor free?
BMC Editor costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode to PC or BMC Editor have ads?
Neither Barcode to PC nor BMC Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode to PC or BMC Editor?
Barcode to PC ships an update every 6 weeks, and BMC Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode to PC was updated on November 1, 2026 and BMC Editor on October 25, 2026.

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