Comparison

MX Keyboard vs ScanToPC

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

Head to head
About

MX Keyboard

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MX Keyboard allows users to scan barcodes into any iOS or web application using MX Series Mobile Terminals or MX-100 Barcode Reader.

About

ScanToPC

This app scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, transmitting the data to host systems via a Bluetooth dongle. It can also function independently for scanning and OCR tasks without the dongle. Supports various barcode formats and multiple languages for text recognition.

Highlights
  • Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes
  • Transmit data via Bluetooth dongle
  • OCR text recognition
  • USB keyboard emulation for host systems
  • Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Multiple barcode formats supported
  • Multi-language text recognition
Features
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Introducing our versatile app and FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle: The app seamlessly scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, sending the data to host systems through our innovative FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle. Obtain your FlooGoo FMA100 dongle at https://www.flairmesh.com/Dongle/FMA100.html. The input to host systems is in standard USB keyboard format, ensuring compatibility with POS machines, library book management systems, and various text or spreadsheet applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux. No additional drivers are required. Regardless of the host's operating system, if the scanned result contains only ASCII characters, no further configurations are necessary. For non-ASCII characters, refer to our user guide for proper input method configuration. Say goodbye to wired or wireless QR and barcode scanners; our app can also perform OCR and instantly transmit the text to your host using the FMA100 dongle. You can also use the app independently without the dongle for scanning text, QR codes, and barcodes. There are no ads in the app. Supported QR and barcode formats include linear formats such as Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, and UPC-E, as well as 2D formats like Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, and QR Code. Text recognition supports Latin characters by default, with the option to select one additional language from Chinese, Devanagari, Japanese, or Korean. Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes effortlessly with the app and transmit the data to your host using a FlooGoo Dongle.

Screenshots

MX Keyboard4 screens
ScanToPC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanToPC at monthly against MX Keyboard's every 5 months. MX Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, ScanToPC monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MX Keyboard versus ScanToPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX KeyboardScanToPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCognex CorporationRADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

MX Keyboard

No in-app purchases

None

ScanToPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MX Keyboard free?
MX Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanToPC free?
ScanToPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MX Keyboard or ScanToPC have ads?
Neither MX Keyboard nor ScanToPC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX Keyboard or ScanToPC?
MX Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and ScanToPC monthly. Most recently, MX Keyboard was updated on September 12, 2026 and ScanToPC on September 18, 2026.

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