Comparison

Barcode Keyboard vs Barcode to PC Scanner

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

Barcode to PC Scanner

This utility app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes and send the data directly to your computer or save it to an Excel file on your device. It offers customizable input forms to tailor the data collection process.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Send data directly to computer
  • Save data to local Excel files
  • Customizable input forms
  • Share input forms between devices
  • Data collection terminal functionality
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Scan the barcode and QR code directly to your computer or a local Excel file (.csv). Use the application as a data collection terminal. The Barcode to PC Scanner program has two modes: 1. Scan (and also send other information) directly to the computer; 2. Scan (and also save other information) to an Excel file on the device with the share opportunity. To send a barcode and other information to a computer or save it to a smartphone "Barcode to PC Scanner" App uses "Input Forms". These forms help to determine what exactly will be senden and in what sequence. The Barcode to PC Scanner App has standard "Input Forms" and it is possible to create new ones. The created "Input Forms" can be shared between smartphones. If the phone should be used only as a wireless scanner and no require additional information (for example, quantity or something else), then only the Barcode field can be located on the "Input Form". If you need to turn a smartphone into a real data collection terminal with the introduction of all the necessary information, then you can first prepare the appropriate "Input Form" and then select it from the available list when "Scanning to a computer" or "Scanning to a file".

Screenshots

Barcode Keyboard4 screens
Barcode to PC Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Keyboard at 61% against Barcode to PC Scanner's 0%. Barcode Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Barcode to PC Scanner's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Barcode to PC Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode to PC Scanner holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Barcode Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barcode to PC Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, Barcode to PC Scanner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcode Keyboard versus Barcode to PC Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode KeyboardBarcode to PC Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (11 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncIlia Khokhlov

Customer experience

Barcode Keyboard

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

Barcode to PC Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Barcode to PC Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Keyboard free?
Barcode Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode to PC Scanner free?
Barcode to PC Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Keyboard or Barcode to PC Scanner?
Barcode to PC Scanner is rated higher. Barcode Keyboard averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Barcode to PC Scanner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Barcode Keyboard or Barcode to PC Scanner have ads?
Neither Barcode Keyboard nor Barcode to PC Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Keyboard or Barcode to PC Scanner?
Barcode Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and Barcode to PC Scanner every 4 months. Most recently, Barcode Keyboard was updated on September 16, 2026 and Barcode to PC Scanner on September 10, 2026.

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