Comparison

Scan Input Keyboard vs InstaSOS

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

InstaSOS

Features
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InstaSOS shares your status with emergency contacts in a moment of crisis. It enables you to record evidence, and keeps you informed of your rights when dealing with law/immigration enforcement. InstaSOS has no accounts, cookies, ads, or payments. Stay safe out there.

Screenshots

Scan Input Keyboard4 screens
InstaSOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InstaSOS at none against Scan Input Keyboard's 5. InstaSOS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Scan Input Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. InstaSOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, InstaSOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scan Input Keyboard versus InstaSOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan Input KeyboardInstaSOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftzoo IncEmpathetech

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

InstaSOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Scan Input Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InstaSOS free?
InstaSOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan Input Keyboard or InstaSOS have ads?
Neither Scan Input Keyboard nor InstaSOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Input Keyboard or InstaSOS?
Scan Input Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and InstaSOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan Input Keyboard was updated on September 18, 2026 and InstaSOS on October 4, 2026.

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