Barcode Keyboard vs Barcode Notes
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
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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/
Barcode Notes
Scan and manage barcodes and QR codes with your mobile device. Supports various code types, allows content copying, and export to files. Real-time transmission to computers is also possible.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Content management
- Support for multiple barcode types
- Code content copy
- Export to file
- Real-time computer transmission
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Easy to use, without advertising Use mobile phone for barcode and Qr code scanning, content management Support multiple types of barcode and Qr code Supports code content copy and export to file The code content can be transmitted to the computer in real time by the Emulstick Bluetooth Dongle
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Verdict
Barcode Keyboard and Barcode Notes both sit at 2.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Barcode Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barcode Notes's. Barcode Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Barcode Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Barcode Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Notes holds the better App Store score, 3.0 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. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Barcode Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barcode Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Barcode Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Keyboard | Barcode Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (11 ratings) | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Irvinesoft Inc | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Barcode Keyboard
Barcode Notes
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
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- Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
- Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
- Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year
Barcode Notes
No in-app purchases
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