Comparison

Scan Input Keyboard 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

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

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

Scan Input Keyboard4 screens
Barkoder Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan Input Keyboard at 100% against Barkoder Keyboard's 0%. Scan Input Keyboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Barkoder Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scan Input Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barkoder Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scan Input Keyboard versus Barkoder Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan Input KeyboardBarkoder Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftzoo IncBarkoder

Customer experience

Scan Input Keyboard

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

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

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$29.49

Questions

Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Scan Input Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barkoder Keyboard free?
Barkoder Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan Input Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard?
Scan Input Keyboard is rated higher. Scan Input Keyboard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Barkoder Keyboard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scan Input Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard have ads?
Neither Scan Input Keyboard nor Barkoder Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Input Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard?
Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, Scan Input Keyboard was updated on September 18, 2026 and Barkoder Keyboard on September 10, 2026.

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