Comparison

Barcode Keyboard vs Barkoder Keyboard

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

Barkoder Keyboard

This utility app provides a keyboard that integrates barcode scanning directly into any application. Streamline tasks like shopping or inventory management by quickly scanning product codes without leaving your current app.

Highlights
  • Integrated barcode scanning
  • Scan within any app
  • Quick product information access
  • Shopping assistance
  • Inventory management tool
Features
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barKoder Keyboard is a simple, efficient keyboard that lets you scan barcodes directly from your device. Use it for quick barcode scanning in any app without needing to switch between different tools. Perfect for shopping, inventory management, or instantly accessing product information.

Screenshots

Barcode Keyboard4 screens
Barkoder Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Keyboard at 61% against Barkoder Keyboard's 0%. Barcode Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Barkoder Keyboard's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Barkoder Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barkoder Keyboard 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 2, 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 Barkoder Keyboard'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, Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Keyboard versus Barkoder Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode KeyboardBarkoder Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (11 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncBarkoder

Customer experience

Barcode Keyboard

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

Barkoder Keyboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
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
1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$29.49

Questions

Is Barcode Keyboard free?
Barcode Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barkoder Keyboard free?
Barkoder Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard?
Barkoder Keyboard is rated higher. Barcode Keyboard averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Barkoder Keyboard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Barcode Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard have ads?
Neither Barcode Keyboard nor Barkoder Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard?
Barcode Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, Barcode Keyboard was updated on September 27, 2026 and Barkoder Keyboard on September 10, 2026.

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