Comparison

MX Keyboard vs SnapPDF

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

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

SnapPDF

Features

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SnapPDF:Smart Scanning & OCR Effortlessly convert images to PDFs, scan documents, recognize text using OCR, and scan QR codes — all in a single free app. With its intuitive interface, SnapPDF makes document management quick and easy. Image to PDF Conversion: Quickly turn your photos into high-quality PDFs. OCR Text Recognition: Extract text from images and documents with powerful OCR technology. QR Code Scanning: Easily scan and decode any QR code in seconds. Completely Free: Access all features without any hidden fees or subscriptions. User-Friendly Design: Enjoy a simple, streamlined interface for seamless navigation. SnapPDF makes scanning, converting, and managing documents easier than ever. Download now and simplify your workflow! Privacy Policy:https://snappdf-953d9.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Conditions: https://snappdf-953d9.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

MX Keyboard4 screens

SnapPDF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MX Keyboard at none against SnapPDF's shown. MX Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). SnapPDF's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, 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, SnapPDF weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

MX Keyboard versus SnapPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MX Keyboard	SnapPDF
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	9.3 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	23 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Cognex Corporation	HongKong Heavenly Limited

In-app purchases

None

MX Keyboard

No in-app purchases

None

SnapPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MX Keyboard free?

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

Is SnapPDF free?

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

Do MX Keyboard or SnapPDF have ads?

SnapPDF shows ads; MX Keyboard does not.

Which is updated more often, MX Keyboard or SnapPDF?

MX Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and SnapPDF weekly. Most recently, MX Keyboard was updated on October 3, 2026 and SnapPDF on October 9, 2026.