ScanToPC vs Scan Input Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanToPC
This app scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, transmitting the data to host systems via a Bluetooth dongle. It can also function independently for scanning and OCR tasks without the dongle. Supports various barcode formats and multiple languages for text recognition.
- Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes
- Transmit data via Bluetooth dongle
- OCR text recognition
- USB keyboard emulation for host systems
- Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Multiple barcode formats supported
- Multi-language text recognition
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Introducing our versatile app and FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle: The app seamlessly scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, sending the data to host systems through our innovative FlooGoo FMA100 Bluetooth Dongle. Obtain your FlooGoo FMA100 dongle at https://www.flairmesh.com/Dongle/FMA100.html. The input to host systems is in standard USB keyboard format, ensuring compatibility with POS machines, library book management systems, and various text or spreadsheet applications on Windows, Mac, or Linux. No additional drivers are required. Regardless of the host's operating system, if the scanned result contains only ASCII characters, no further configurations are necessary. For non-ASCII characters, refer to our user guide for proper input method configuration. Say goodbye to wired or wireless QR and barcode scanners; our app can also perform OCR and instantly transmit the text to your host using the FMA100 dongle. You can also use the app independently without the dongle for scanning text, QR codes, and barcodes. There are no ads in the app. Supported QR and barcode formats include linear formats such as Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF, UPC-A, and UPC-E, as well as 2D formats like Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, and QR Code. Text recognition supports Latin characters by default, with the option to select one additional language from Chinese, Devanagari, Japanese, or Korean. Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes effortlessly with the app and transmit the data to your host using a FlooGoo Dongle.
Scan Input Keyboard
This keyboard app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes directly into any application on your iPhone. Eliminate the need for manual entry or external scanners by integrating scanning capabilities into your workflow.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Direct input into any app
- No copy-paste needed
- Replaces handheld scanners
- Easy keyboard integration
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Scan Input is an iPhone keyboard with a scan button, it is also a scanner app. Instead of copy and paste barcodes into your document, It can scan barcode and QR code into your Apps directly. It works with almost all Apps on your iPhone, such as Safari Browser, Chrome, your company's ERP, CRM, or OA system. Third party Apps, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheet, etc. No integration needed, no custom development needed, no paste needed. You can throw away your hand held scanner now. This mobile barcode scanner and qr code scanner keyboard will change the way you work. [How to use] 1. Install App on your iPhone 2. Open iPhone Settings - General - Keyboard - Keyboards - Add New Keyboard 3. Open one of your favorite App, Long press the 'Globe' Keyboard button and select 'Barcode Input' 4. Scan [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team collaboration. 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 your device. [Contact us] Email: support@softzoo.com Softzoo Inc California, U.S. Terms of use: http://softzoo.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://softzoo.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanToPC at none against Scan Input Keyboard's 5. ScanToPC also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Scan Input Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Scan Input Keyboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ScanToPC asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScanToPC against 5.0 for Scan Input Keyboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
ScanToPC ships an update monthly, Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanToPC | Scan Input Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD | Softzoo Inc |
Customer experience
ScanToPC
Scan Input Keyboard
In-app purchases
ScanToPC
No in-app purchases
Scan Input Keyboard
- Individual (1 Month)$4.991 Month
- Individual (1 Year)$39.991 Year
- Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
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- Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
- Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year
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