Barcode to PC vs ParkSonar
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 and QR code scanner. Send scanned data directly to your computer via Wi-Fi using keyboard emulation. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with CSV export options for efficient data management.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Keyboard emulation for direct PC input
- Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless pairing
- CSV export and real-time file appending
- Cross-platform support (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
ParkSonar
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ParkSonar is a free, ad-free app with no in-app purchases that provides indicative information about potential availability of public parking spaces using community signals (Smart Parking). If you opt in, ParkSonar sends a time-limited location ping when you start driving (detected via your car’s Bluetooth) to help improve parking availability estimates for others. The community view shows only the time and location where a spot was vacated. ParkSonar uses your email to sign you in and manage your account. Your email is not shared with the community and is not included in Smart Parking signals. Smart Parking sharing is optional, can be turned off anytime, and may use precise location even when the app is closed or not in use to enable the feature. We do not use location data for advertising.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ParkSonar at 14.0 against Barcode to PC's 16.4. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode to PC | ParkSonar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (392 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 392 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eagle Eye Systems S.r.l. | Michael Mathieu |
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
ParkSonar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode to PC
No in-app purchases
ParkSonar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode to PC free?
Is ParkSonar free?
Do Barcode to PC or ParkSonar have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode to PC or ParkSonar?
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