MX Keyboard vs BarTyper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
BarTyper
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BarTyper lets you scan barcodes directly into any app—anywhere you can type. Seamlessly transform barcode data into keyboard input with ease. Paired with a Marson scanner, BarTyper converts data from various encoding formats to your iOS device, ensuring fast and accurate input every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MX Keyboard at every 5 months against BarTyper's every 16 months. MX Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MX Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, BarTyper every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX Keyboard | BarTyper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | Marson Technology CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
MX Keyboard
No in-app purchases
BarTyper
No in-app purchases
