Comparison

Scan Input Keyboard vs LockStart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Direct input into any app
  • No copy-paste needed
  • Replaces handheld scanners
  • Easy keyboard integration
Features
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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

About

LockStart

Features
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The new iOS16 lock screen widget allows you to launch any application from the lock screen with one click. Create your own personalized lock screen. Cool and beautiful widgets add a sense of luxury to the monotonous lock screen. Come and add frequently used applications to your lock screen page! special function: - Quickly open Apps One-click to open TikTok, YouTube, Google, Facebook, etc. - Extremely fast payment Support payment code, collection code, scan, etc. -customize Support Shortcuts Support web page access, rich ecosystem of Web Apps Support custom URL Scheme - Diversified lock screen widgets Support search, one-click switching More ways to play, come and play your creative operation! If you like this app, please don't forget to encourage us, more functions are being developed one after another...

Screenshots

Scan Input Keyboard4 screens
LockStart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockStart at every 6 days against Scan Input Keyboard's every 2 months. Scan Input Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Scan Input Keyboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LockStart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, LockStart every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scan Input Keyboard versus LockStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan Input KeyboardLockStart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftzoo Inc田 陈

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Scan Input Keyboard

Subscriptions5
  • 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
1 purchases

LockStart

One-time1
  • Pro Premium Member$1.99

Questions

Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Scan Input Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockStart free?
LockStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan Input Keyboard or LockStart have ads?
Neither Scan Input Keyboard nor LockStart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Input Keyboard or LockStart?
Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and LockStart every 6 days. Most recently, Scan Input Keyboard was updated on September 18, 2026 and LockStart on October 2, 2026.

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