Comparison

Cognex 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

★ 3.02 ratingsView app →

About

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.

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

Cognex Keyboard3 screens

Barkoder Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cognex Keyboard at none against Barkoder Keyboard's 1. Cognex Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Barkoder Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). 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. Barkoder Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cognex Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cognex Keyboard ships an update every 13 months, Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on March 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Cognex Keyboard versus Barkoder Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Cognex Keyboard	Barkoder Keyboard
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 5 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	12 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Cognex Corporation	Barkoder

In-app purchases

None

Cognex Keyboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1

Unlimited Scans$29.49

Questions

Is Cognex Keyboard free?

Cognex Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Barkoder Keyboard free?

Barkoder Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Cognex Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard have ads?

Neither Cognex Keyboard nor Barkoder Keyboard shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Cognex Keyboard or Barkoder Keyboard?

Cognex Keyboard ships an update every 13 months, and Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, Cognex Keyboard was updated on March 8, 2026 and Barkoder Keyboard on September 10, 2026.