SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile vs Scanner Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile
This app allows you to scan various barcode types directly into any application on your device. Utilize your phone's camera or a dedicated Socket Mobile reader for seamless data capture wherever you can type.
- Scan barcodes into any app
- Use phone camera for scanning
- Support for Socket Mobile readers
- Reads various barcode types
- Data capture anywhere you can type
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Scan barcodes into any app. Anywhere you can type, SM Keyboard can scan. Using your phone's camera or a Socket Mobile reader, SM Keyboard reads a variety of different barcodes.
Scanner Keyboard
This keyboard app allows you to scan QR and barcodes directly from your keyboard. Once scanned, the information is automatically entered into any app you are using. It's designed for efficient data input in various business scenarios.
- Scan QR codes
- Scan barcodes
- Input scanned data automatically
- Launch reader from keyboard
- Integrates with any app
- Useful for business applications
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CameraBoard is a keyboard application that scans and inputs barcodes and QR codes. Simply launch the reader from the keyboard and return to the original app after reading it, and the value will be automatically entered. Since it can be launched from the keyboard, it can be linked with any app. Please refer to the following URL page for information on adding a keyboard https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iph73b71eb/ios It can be used for a wide range of business applications such as warehouse management, inventory control, and price research for shopping.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Keyboard at 4.1 against SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile's 3.0. SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
Scanner Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Scanner Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile | Scanner Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile Limited | Masaharu Tsukamoto |
Customer experience
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile
Scanner Keyboard
In-app purchases
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile
No in-app purchases
Scanner Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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