Confluence by Keri vs BarTyper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Confluence by Keri
Configure, update, and retrieve audit logs for compatible Bluetooth-enabled locksets. This utility app connects to Allegion locksets within Bluetooth range for temporary unlocking and database management. It links to a web portal for partner-level access.
- Initial lockset configuration
- Database updates
- Audit log retrieval
- Temporary lockset unlocking
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Web portal integration
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This is the iOS app for the Confluence by Keri product. This app communicates with the Allegion Control (be467, fe410), NDE, and LE locksets over Bluetooth. This app performs initial lockset configuration, database updates, audit retrieval, and temporary unlock of the lockset. Only locks that are in Bluetooth range will be shown as available for connection. This app is pointed at the web portal (https://allegion.aetheros.net). Username and password is any valid Allegion partner level login credential.
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: Confluence by Keri at every 2 months against BarTyper's every 16 months. BarTyper's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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.
Confluence by Keri ships an update every 2 months, BarTyper every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Confluence by Keri | BarTyper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keri Systems, Inc. | Marson Technology CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
Confluence by Keri
No in-app purchases
BarTyper
No in-app purchases
Questions
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