Comparison

Scan Input Keyboard vs Barcode Notes

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

Barcode Notes

Scan and manage barcodes and QR codes with your mobile device. Supports various code types, allows content copying, and export to files. Real-time transmission to computers is also possible.

Highlights
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Content management
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Code content copy
  • Export to file
  • Real-time computer transmission
Features
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Easy to use, without advertising Use mobile phone for barcode and Qr code scanning, content management Support multiple types of barcode and Qr code Supports code content copy and export to file The code content can be transmitted to the computer in real time by the Emulstick Bluetooth Dongle

Screenshots

Scan Input Keyboard4 screens
Barcode Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan Input Keyboard at 100% against Barcode Notes's 0%. Scan Input Keyboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Barcode Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). 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. Scan Input Keyboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barcode Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan Input Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scan Input Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barcode Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan Input Keyboard versus Barcode Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan Input KeyboardBarcode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftzoo IncShanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Scan Input Keyboard

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barcode Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Barcode Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Scan Input Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Notes free?
Barcode Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scan Input Keyboard or Barcode Notes?
Scan Input Keyboard is rated higher. Scan Input Keyboard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Barcode Notes averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scan Input Keyboard or Barcode Notes have ads?
Neither Scan Input Keyboard nor Barcode Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Input Keyboard or Barcode Notes?
Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and Barcode Notes every 5 months. Most recently, Scan Input Keyboard was updated on September 18, 2026 and Barcode Notes on June 6, 2026.

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