Barcode Keyboard vs Scan Input Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/
Scan Input Keyboard
This keyboard app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes directly into any application on your iPhone. Eliminate the need for manual entry or external scanners by integrating scanning capabilities into your workflow.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Direct input into any app
- No copy-paste needed
- Replaces handheld scanners
- Easy keyboard integration
Read full descriptionHide full description
Scan Input is an iPhone keyboard with a scan button, it is also a scanner app. Instead of copy and paste barcodes into your document, It can scan barcode and QR code into your Apps directly. It works with almost all Apps on your iPhone, such as Safari Browser, Chrome, your company's ERP, CRM, or OA system. Third party Apps, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheet, etc. No integration needed, no custom development needed, no paste needed. You can throw away your hand held scanner now. This mobile barcode scanner and qr code scanner keyboard will change the way you work. [How to use] 1. Install App on your iPhone 2. Open iPhone Settings - General - Keyboard - Keyboards - Add New Keyboard 3. Open one of your favorite App, Long press the 'Globe' Keyboard button and select 'Barcode Input' 4. Scan [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team collaboration. 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 your device. [Contact us] Email: support@softzoo.com Softzoo Inc California, U.S. Terms of use: http://softzoo.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://softzoo.com/privacy-policy
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scan Input Keyboard at 5.0 against Barcode Keyboard's 2.8. Scan Input Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%). Barcode Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Barcode Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scan Input Keyboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scan Input Keyboard 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Barcode Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan Input Keyboard's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Keyboard | Scan Input Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Irvinesoft Inc | Softzoo Inc |
Customer experience
Barcode Keyboard
Scan Input Keyboard
In-app purchases
Barcode Keyboard
- Pro Edition (1 Week)$4.997 Days
- Pro Edition (1 Month)$14.991 Month
- Individual (1 Year)$99.991 Year
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
- Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
- Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year
Scan Input Keyboard
- Individual (1 Month)$4.991 Month
- Individual (1 Year)$39.991 Year
- Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
- Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year
Questions
Is Barcode Keyboard free?
Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Which has better reviews, Barcode Keyboard or Scan Input Keyboard?
Do Barcode Keyboard or Scan Input Keyboard have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Keyboard or Scan Input Keyboard?
Other comparisons















