Comparison

MX Keyboard vs Scan Input Keyboard

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

Scan Input Keyboard

This keyboard app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes directly into any application on your iPhone. Eliminate the need for manual entry or external scanners by integrating scanning capabilities into your workflow.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Direct input into any app
  • No copy-paste needed
  • Replaces handheld scanners
  • Easy keyboard integration
Features
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Scan Input is an iPhone keyboard with a scan button, it is also a scanner app. Instead of copy and paste barcodes into your document, It can scan barcode and QR code into your Apps directly. It works with almost all Apps on your iPhone, such as Safari Browser, Chrome, your company's ERP, CRM, or OA system. Third party Apps, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheet, etc. No integration needed, no custom development needed, no paste needed. You can throw away your hand held scanner now. This mobile barcode scanner and qr code scanner keyboard will change the way you work. [How to use] 1. Install App on your iPhone 2. Open iPhone Settings - General - Keyboard - Keyboards - Add New Keyboard 3. Open one of your favorite App, Long press the 'Globe' Keyboard button and select 'Barcode Input' 4. Scan [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team collaboration. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on your device. [Contact us] Email: support@softzoo.com Softzoo Inc California, U.S. Terms of use: http://softzoo.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://softzoo.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MX Keyboard4 screens
Scan Input Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MX Keyboard at none against Scan Input Keyboard's 5. MX Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). Scan Input Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Scan Input Keyboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MX Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MX Keyboard versus Scan Input Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX KeyboardScan Input Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCognex CorporationSoftzoo Inc

In-app purchases

None

MX Keyboard

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Scan Input Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • Individual (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Individual (1 Year)$39.991 Year
  • Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
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  • Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
  • Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year

Questions

Is MX Keyboard free?
MX Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Scan Input Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MX Keyboard or Scan Input Keyboard have ads?
Neither MX Keyboard nor Scan Input Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX Keyboard or Scan Input Keyboard?
MX Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, MX Keyboard was updated on September 12, 2026 and Scan Input Keyboard on September 18, 2026.

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