Comparison

Barcode Keyboard vs ScanToPC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barcode Keyboard

Scan barcodes and QR codes directly from your keyboard within any app. Automate data entry into spreadsheets and other applications, streamlining your workflow without switching between apps.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes from keyboard
  • Use in any app (Excel, Sheets, Messenger, etc.)
  • Automated data entry into spreadsheets
  • Batch scanning and counting
  • Supports numerous code types
Features
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The BarcodeKey Keyboard lets you scan Barcode and QR code directly from keyboard. It is magic because you can use it in any Apps on your iPhone/iPad, such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, WPS Office, Web Browser, Messenger, Email, ERP, Office Apps, Business Apps, etc. BarcodeKey can even batch scan and count barcodes. The barcodes can automatically jump to next cell in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and other table applications. You will never scan from another app and switch back to paste. BarcodeKey makes your life easier :-) With Team or Enterprise subscription, you can deploy this App with MDM or Apple Business Manager. [Supported code type] • QR code • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • Aztec • PDF 417 • ITF-14 • Data Matrix • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 93 • Code 39 • Codabar [Contact us] Numob Technologies Email: support@numob.com [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide Pro Edition to offer advanced features. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on the device. [Terms & Policy] Terms of use: https://www.numob.com/#/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.numob.com/#/privacy-policy/

About

ScanToPC

This app scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, transmitting the data to host systems via a Bluetooth dongle. It can also function independently for scanning and OCR tasks without the dongle. Supports various barcode formats and multiple languages for text recognition.

Highlights
  • Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes
  • Transmit data via Bluetooth dongle
  • OCR text recognition
  • USB keyboard emulation for host systems
  • Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Multiple barcode formats supported
  • Multi-language text recognition
Features
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Introducing our versatile app and FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle: The app seamlessly scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, sending the data to host systems through our innovative FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle. Obtain your FlooGoo FMA100 dongle at https://www.flairmesh.com/Dongle/FMA100.html. The input to host systems is in standard USB keyboard format, ensuring compatibility with POS machines, library book management systems, and various text or spreadsheet applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux. No additional drivers are required. Regardless of the host's operating system, if the scanned result contains only ASCII characters, no further configurations are necessary. For non-ASCII characters, refer to our user guide for proper input method configuration. Say goodbye to wired or wireless QR and barcode scanners; our app can also perform OCR and instantly transmit the text to your host using the FMA100 dongle. You can also use the app independently without the dongle for scanning text, QR codes, and barcodes. There are no ads in the app. Supported QR and barcode formats include linear formats such as Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, and UPC-E, as well as 2D formats like Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, and QR Code. Text recognition supports Latin characters by default, with the option to select one additional language from Chinese, Devanagari, Japanese, or Korean. Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes effortlessly with the app and transmit the data to your host using a FlooGoo Dongle.

Screenshots

Barcode Keyboard4 screens
ScanToPC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanToPC at 5.0 against Barcode Keyboard's 2.8. ScanToPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Barcode Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Barcode Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ScanToPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanToPC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Keyboard has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, ScanToPC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcode Keyboard versus ScanToPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode KeyboardScanToPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncRADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD

Customer experience

Barcode Keyboard

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative35.5%

ScanToPC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Barcode Keyboard

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Edition (1 Week)$4.997 Days
  • Pro Edition (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Individual (1 Year)$99.991 Year
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  • Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
  • Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
  • Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year
None

ScanToPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Keyboard free?
Barcode Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanToPC free?
ScanToPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Keyboard or ScanToPC?
ScanToPC is rated higher. Barcode Keyboard averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ScanToPC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode Keyboard or ScanToPC have ads?
Neither Barcode Keyboard nor ScanToPC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Keyboard or ScanToPC?
Barcode Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and ScanToPC monthly. Most recently, Barcode Keyboard was updated on October 1, 2026 and ScanToPC on September 18, 2026.

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