Cognex Keyboard vs Barcode Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cognex Keyboard
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The Cognex Keyboard is a virtual keyboard for iOS devices that allows you scan barcode data into virtually any iOS application with no need for any integration. Cognex keyboard supports scanning with a compatible Cognex Bluetooth enabled barcode scanner. Note this app is deprecated and no further updates are forthcoming.
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.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Content management
- Support for multiple barcode types
- Code content copy
- Export to file
- Real-time computer transmission
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Notes at every 5 months against Cognex Keyboard's every 13 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cognex Keyboard ships an update every 13 months, Barcode Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on March 8, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cognex Keyboard | Barcode Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Cognex Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Barcode Notes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cognex Keyboard free?
Is Barcode Notes free?
Do Cognex Keyboard or Barcode Notes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cognex Keyboard or Barcode Notes?
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