Comparison

Barcode to PC vs BoardView Reader

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

BoardView Reader

Features
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BoardView Reader answers the two questions every motherboard repair tech asks: where do I measure this power rail, and which part do I replace? Open the board's boardview and schematic, locate the rail in one tap, test it with your multimeter and find the reference and value of the component to change — on your phone, tablet and computer. LOCATE A POWER RAIL • Search a rail (PPBUS_G3H, PP3V3_S5, VCC_MAIN…) or a component in a single field • Every point on the same net lights up on the board, top and bottom • Spot the most accessible capacitor or test point to place your probe • Flip the board, rotate 90°, show one side or both, just like on the bench TEST FOR SHORTS • Measure the rail in diode mode and log the reading in one tap • Compared with a known-good board, it is judged at once: matches, slight difference, large difference, likely short, open line • Your reference values apply to every board with the same number; share them as CSV FIND THE PART TO REPLACE • Tap a component: its reference, value, voltage, tolerance and package, read from the schematic • Side, pin count and the net of each pin in the inspector THE SCHEMATIC IN THE RIGHT PLACE • Import the board and its PDF schematic with the same name: they are paired automatically • Tap a component: the schematic opens on the right page, the reference boxed • Tap a net or a reference in the schematic: "Show on board" takes you back AN ORGANISED SHOP • Sort boards into folders: in repair, donors, customers… • Each board keeps its schematic and its readings • On a computer: hover info with the mouse and customisable keyboard shortcuts FORMATS: BRD (Test_Link, including encoded), BRD2, BDV, BVR and BVR3, CST. A demo board and schematic are included so you can try everything right away. FREE TO READ — Opening and reading boards is free. The linked schematic, diode-mode readings and the unlimited library are part of Pro: a one-time purchase, no subscription, with a full 7-day free trial. No ads, no account, no ad tracking, works offline. Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Screenshots

Barcode to PC2 screens
BoardView Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode to PC at none against BoardView Reader's 1. BoardView Reader's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. BoardView Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode to PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode to PC ships an update every 2 months, BoardView Reader daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode to PC versus BoardView Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode to PCBoardView Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (392 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings392 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo Tortomasidjamal guellati

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

BoardView Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode to PC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BoardView Reader

One-time1
  • BoardView Reader Pro$22.90

Questions

Is Barcode to PC free?
Barcode to PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoardView Reader free?
BoardView Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode to PC or BoardView Reader have ads?
Neither Barcode to PC nor BoardView Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode to PC or BoardView Reader?
Barcode to PC ships an update every 2 months, and BoardView Reader daily. Most recently, Barcode to PC was updated on October 26, 2026 and BoardView Reader on October 29, 2026.

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