Comparison

ScanToPC 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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

ScanToPC4 screens
Barkoder Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanToPC at 5.0 against Barkoder Keyboard's 3.0. ScanToPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly 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. ScanToPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanToPC 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

ScanToPC ships an update monthly, Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ScanToPC versus Barkoder Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanToPCBarkoder Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTDBarkoder

Customer experience

ScanToPC

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

ScanToPC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$29.49

Questions

Is ScanToPC free?
ScanToPC 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, ScanToPC or Barkoder Keyboard?
ScanToPC is rated higher. ScanToPC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barkoder Keyboard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ScanToPC or Barkoder Keyboard have ads?
Neither ScanToPC nor Barkoder Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanToPC or Barkoder Keyboard?
ScanToPC ships an update monthly, and Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, ScanToPC was updated on October 22, 2026 and Barkoder Keyboard on October 14, 2026.

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