Comparison

MX Keyboard vs Barkoder Keyboard

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

Head to head

MX Keyboard

Keyboard for Cognex MX Devices

★ 3.02 ratingsView app →

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

Barkoder Keyboard

This utility app provides a keyboard that integrates barcode scanning directly into any application. Streamline tasks like shopping or inventory management by quickly scanning product codes without leaving your current app.

Highlights

Integrated barcode scanning
Scan within any app
Quick product information access
Shopping assistance
Inventory management tool

Features

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barKoder Keyboard is a simple, efficient keyboard that lets you scan barcodes directly from your device. Use it for quick barcode scanning in any app without needing to switch between different tools. Perfect for shopping, inventory management, or instantly accessing product information.

Screenshots

MX Keyboard4 screens

Barkoder Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MX Keyboard at none against Barkoder Keyboard's 1. MX Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Barkoder Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MX Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

MX Keyboard versus Barkoder Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MX Keyboard	Barkoder Keyboard
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	9.3 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	12 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Cognex Corporation	Barkoder

In-app purchases

None

MX Keyboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1

Unlimited Scans$29.49

Questions

Is MX Keyboard free?

MX Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Barkoder Keyboard free?

Barkoder Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do MX Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard have ads?

Neither MX Keyboard nor Barkoder Keyboard shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MX Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard?

MX Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, MX Keyboard was updated on September 12, 2026 and Barkoder Keyboard on September 29, 2026.