Web Barcode vs Scaflow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Web Barcode
This app functions as a fullscreen embedded browser designed to integrate with specific barcode scanners and mobile printers. It translates scan data into HTML events and offers a JavaScript API for printing, enabling custom web applications for data capture and printing.
- Fullscreen embedded browser
- Integrates with Linea Pro scanners
- Supports KOAMTAC MFI scanners
- Works with Zebra mobile printers
- Converts scans to HTML events
- JavaScript API for printing
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Web Barcode is an embedded browser that runs fullscreen without any controls. It is written to work with: -- The Linea Pro magstrip reader / barcode scanner -- KOAMTAC KDC MFI enabled barcode scanners -- Zebra mobile printers such as the QLn series It converts all swipe & scans recorded by the Linea Pro or KOAMTAC device into HTML events and provides a Javascript API for printing. For a complete api reference please visit Argosity.com For more information on the scanner hardware please visit: * http://www.ipclineapro.com/ * https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/mobile.html * https://koamtac.com By itself this app is only an simple web browser. Recording the scans and swipes as well as printing requires a specially written webpage with some simple Javascript. By default the application will load a webpage from our servers, which simply demonstrates the capabilities and has instructions on how to write your own programming instructions. The default page can be changed to anything you desire in the Settings App under Web Barcode. The screen shots are only intended to demonstrate what is possible with the browser, the application(s) shown on them are not included.
Scaflow
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Scaflow is an app that lets you use your iPhone as a barcode reader for your PC. With Scaflow, you can scan barcodes on your iPhone and automatically enter them on your PC. It helps streamline PC input without needing a dedicated handheld scanner. PC connection uses the desktop app Koyomi-Link. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network, then scan the QR code displayed in Koyomi-Link to set up the connection easily. This update improves image scanning and history features. You can read barcodes and QR codes contained in images selected from your photo library and save them as history. For images that are difficult to read, the app tries multiple correction processes such as brightness and contrast adjustments to improve detection. The update also adds progress display during image scanning, a view for checking images that failed to scan, and restoration of the last viewed history page. ■ Main Features ・Fast barcode scanning ・Automatically enter scanned content on your PC ・QR code connection with Koyomi-Link ・Scan barcodes and QR codes from images ・Progress display during image scanning ・Save scan history ・Check recent history ・View history details ・Copy, resend, and delete from history ・Check images that failed to scan ・Manage history by page ・Restore the last viewed history page ・Export history as CSV ・Simple and intuitive operation ■ Supported Barcodes Scaflow supports major barcode formats including JAN / UPC / Code128 / GS1-128 / Code39 / ITF / Codabar / QR Code / Data Matrix / PDF417 / Aztec. For Codabar / NW-7, you can change how start and stop characters are handled in settings. ■ PC Connection A desktop app called Koyomi-Link is required for PC connection. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network, then scan the QR code displayed by Koyomi-Link to set up the connection. For details, please visit the official website. https://shopkoyomi.com/app/scaflow/ ■ Image Scanning You can select images from your photo library and read barcodes or QR codes contained in them. For images that are difficult to read, the app tries multiple correction methods such as brightness and contrast adjustments. If an image does not contain a barcode or scanning fails, it can also be saved as failed history. In the history detail screen, you can check a thumbnail of the image that failed to scan. ■ History Features Scanned barcodes can be saved as history. On the scan screen, you can quickly check recent history, and in the history list you can organize records by page. From history details, you can copy the value or resend it to your PC. You can also share history as CSV, making it useful for later review and organization. ■ Recommended For ・People who want to improve barcode input work ・People who want to use an iPhone instead of a handheld scanner ・Inventory management and workflow improvement ・Reading barcodes and QR codes from images ・Checking scanned barcodes later ・Saving and sharing history as CSV ・Switching input sequences depending on the task ■ Pro Version The Pro version provides the following features: ・Freely edit sequences ・Add text input and key operations ・Change input order ・Duplicate, delete, and reorder sequence rows ・Profile features - Save profiles - Load profiles - Duplicate profiles - Rename profiles - Reorder profiles - Overwrite profiles - Create new profiles ■ Notes ・Your PC and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network ・Initial setup is required on the Koyomi-Link side ・Image scanning accuracy depends on image brightness, focus, angle, and barcode condition
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Web Barcode at none against Scaflow's 1. Web Barcode also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.0). Scaflow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 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
Both are free to download. Scaflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Web Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Web Barcode ships an update every 7 months, Scaflow weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Web Barcode | Scaflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Argosity | Satoshi Sakuma |
In-app purchases
Web Barcode
No in-app purchases
Scaflow
- Scaflow Pro$5.99









