Comparison

Barcode Keyboard vs ShareContact for Messages

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

ShareContact for Messages

Features
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ShareContact is a fast way to share a contact or phone number directly from Messages on iPhone. When someone asks for a number, tap the plus button in Messages, choose ShareContact, find the person, select the details to include, and add the contact card to your current conversation. No switching to Contacts. No copying and pasting. No accidentally starting a message to the person whose information you meant to share. SHARE WITHOUT LEAVING MESSAGES Open ShareContact inside the conversation you are already in. Search for a contact and add their information to your message in just a few taps. CHOOSE WHAT TO SHARE Send a phone number, email address, selected contact details, or a full contact card. Preview the information before adding it to your message. YOU STAY IN CONTROL ShareContact adds the contact card to the Messages composer. You review it and tap Send yourself. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Contact selection and contact-card creation happen on your device. ShareContact does not require an account or upload your address book. Only the details you choose are added to Messages. USE SHARECONTACT FOR • Sending someone's phone number • Introducing friends or coworkers • Sharing business referrals • Connecting clients with service providers • Sharing contact details in family or group conversations When someone asks, "Can you send me their contact?", ShareContact lets you do it without leaving the conversation.

Screenshots

Barcode Keyboard4 screens
ShareContact for Messages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareContact for Messages at none against Barcode Keyboard's 6. Barcode Keyboard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. ShareContact for Messages asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode Keyboard versus ShareContact for Messages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode KeyboardShareContact for Messages
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncJerry Feng

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

ShareContact for Messages

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Keyboard free?
Barcode Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareContact for Messages free?
ShareContact for Messages is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Keyboard or ShareContact for Messages have ads?
Neither Barcode Keyboard nor ShareContact for Messages shows ads.

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