Comparison

Wave Wedge 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

Wave Wedge

This app acts as a keyboard extension to scan RFID tags and barcodes directly into any text field. It streamlines data entry for inventory, asset tracking, and more, supporting various scanning devices.

Highlights
  • RFID scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • Keyboard extension
  • Data entry
  • Inventory management
  • Asset tracking
Features
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Wave Wedge RFID and Barcode Keyboard Extension

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

Wave Wedge4 screens
Barkoder Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wave Wedge at 5.0 against Barkoder Keyboard's 3.0. Wave Wedge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Barkoder Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wave Wedge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wave Wedge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wave Wedge ships an update every 2 months, Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wave Wedge versus Barkoder Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWave WedgeBarkoder Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimplyRFiDBarkoder

Customer experience

Wave Wedge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barkoder Keyboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wave Wedge

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$29.49

Questions

Is Wave Wedge free?
Wave Wedge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barkoder Keyboard free?
Barkoder Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wave Wedge or Barkoder Keyboard?
Wave Wedge is rated higher. Wave Wedge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barkoder Keyboard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wave Wedge or Barkoder Keyboard have ads?
Neither Wave Wedge nor Barkoder Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wave Wedge or Barkoder Keyboard?
Wave Wedge ships an update every 2 months, and Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, Wave Wedge was updated on September 14, 2026 and Barkoder Keyboard on September 10, 2026.

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