MX Keyboard vs Blip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
Blip
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Blip adds a barcode and QR scanner directly to your iPhone and iPad keyboard workflow. Tap Scan from the Blip keyboard and scan a barcode or QR code. Blip opens your selected browser target and can insert the scan automatically, or you can tap Insert Last Scan. Safari requires returning to your original tab manually. Features: - Custom iOS keyboard with a clean Scan button. - Barcode and QR scanning powered by the device camera. - Automatic return targets for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and custom URL schemes; manual Safari fallback. - Optional automatic insertion or an explicit Insert Last Scan tap. - English and German keyboard layouts. - Flexible keyboard configuration: letters, numbers and symbols, big-number pad, or scan-only. - Configurable scan suffix: none, tab, enter, or space. - Optional flashlight, zoom, centered scan area, and scan sound. - Local scan history with retention controls. - Company profiles for sharing consistent settings across a team. - Privacy-first design: local history, no analytics SDK, no ads, no cloud sync, and no tracking. Blip is built for teams that need fast code entry in browser-based tools, inventory systems, forms, and internal workflows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Blip at every 3 days against MX Keyboard's every 5 months. MX Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, Blip every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX Keyboard | Blip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | Antonio Beslic |
In-app purchases
MX Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Blip
No in-app purchases






