Comparison

Power Barcode Scanner vs Scan Input Keyboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Power Barcode Scanner

This app functions as a powerful barcode and QR code scanner, generator, and inventory management tool. It supports batch scanning, data entry, and sticker printing, transforming your device into a mobile scanner for various business needs.

Highlights
  • Batch barcode/QR code scanning
  • Barcode and QR code generation
  • Data entry for scanned items
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Sticker printing for barcodes/QR codes
  • Cloud data backup (subscription)
Features
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Power Barcode is a super powerful barcode scanner and QR code scanner. The batch scanning feature helps you continuously scan a batch of barcodes/ QR codes and export them. The advanced Crosshair in screen center helps you identify the right barcode/QR code during scanning. The copy/export feature helps you export scanned barcode as text or excel file. Also, it is a barcode generator and QR code generator. Save generated barcodes and QR code images to Photos or export for print. The data entry feature helps you input custom information for a scanned barcode, such as quantity, product properties, customer name, tracking code, part-numbers. The inventory management application helps you do inventory management, warehouse management, assets management. The sticker print features helps you print barcodes and QR codes stickers with A4 paper printer. No need to buy a sticker printer, saves a lot :-). There are more features in this barcode solution app. Try it and you will love it. [Supported code type] • QR code • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • Aztec • PDF 417 • ITF-14 • Data Matrix • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 93 • Code 39 Power Barcode makes iPhone/iPad into a smart mobile scanner, which can be used to scan a variety of applications anytime, anywhere. People from different areas are use Power Barcode to improve their work efficiency every day. * Shops and supermarkets are using it to manage purchases, sales and inventory. * Production companies are using it to manage production, manage inventory, product traceability, and logistics tracking. * Agricultural food companies are using it to manage the traceability of green products. * The courier is using it to manage goods distribution and inventory management. * Micro-business entrepreneurs are using it to manage orders and shipments. * Accountant is using it to batch scan and register invoices and reimbursement forms. We are proud of serving so many people every day. [Contact us] Numob Technologies Email: support@numob.com [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as cloud data backup, team collaboration, enterprise custom apps. 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 the device. [Terms & Policy] Terms of use: https://www.numob.com/#/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.numob.com/#/privacy-policy/

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

Screenshots

Power Barcode Scanner4 screens
Scan Input Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan Input Keyboard at 100% against Power Barcode Scanner's 67%. Scan Input Keyboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Power Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (104 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Power Barcode Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and Scan Input Keyboard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Barcode Scanner has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Power Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan Input Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 4 days, Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Power Barcode Scanner versus Scan Input Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Barcode ScannerScan Input Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (104 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncSoftzoo Inc

Customer experience

Power Barcode Scanner

All ratings104 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.6%

Scan Input Keyboard

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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Power Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Edition (1 Year)$39.991 Year
  • Personal Premium Edition$57.991 Year
  • Small Team Edition (1 Year)$59.991 Year
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  • Team Edition (1 Year)$69.991 Year
  • Team Premium Edition$109.991 Year
  • Business Edition (1 Year)$139.991 Year
  • Enterprise Edition (1 Year)$209.991 Year
  • Enterprise Premium Edition$309.991 Year
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

Questions

Is Power Barcode Scanner free?
Power Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Input Keyboard free?
Scan Input Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Power Barcode Scanner or Scan Input Keyboard?
Scan Input Keyboard is rated higher. Power Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Scan Input Keyboard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Power Barcode Scanner or Scan Input Keyboard have ads?
Neither Power Barcode Scanner nor Scan Input Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Barcode Scanner or Scan Input Keyboard?
Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 4 days, and Scan Input Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, Power Barcode Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Scan Input Keyboard on September 18, 2026.

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