Comparison

Barcode x Scanner vs Barcode Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Barcode x Scanner

Transform your smartphone into a powerful barcode scanner for inventory management. Easily track items, edit details, and export data for use with various software. Ideal for businesses needing efficient stock control.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple barcode types (UPC, EAN, QR, Data Matrix, etc.)
  • Editable item descriptions and quantities
  • Continuous and single-shot scanning modes
  • Manual barcode entry
  • CSV/TXT file export for data management
  • Barcode snapshot and auxiliary picture support
  • Email and Google search integration
Features
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Barcode-x, the ultimate fast & easy barcodes reader for your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store! Why spend your money on expensive PDA terminal barcode? Barcode-x is a free App for business that turns your iPhone into a mobile barcode scanner. There are a number of barcode reader apps, but Barcode-x is the only app that can replace a professional PDA Barcode Scanner. With its intuitive and easy-to-use user interface Barcode-x is a great solution for inventory and item movements in your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store. Barcode-x makes is easy to simplify your inventory tracking process with options such as the ability to edit the description and the quantity of any item you scan, continuous and single shot scan mode, manual barcode entry, manual and autofocus scan modes. There is flash control, iTunes or Email CSV/TXT inventory file sharing, Internet search engines for barcodes. The CSV/TXT inventory file can be manage with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and with your ERP Software. Barcode-x also supports exported items snapshot files (JPG and PNG). Features: •UPC-A UPC-E EAN 8 EAN 13 ISBN 10 ISBN 13 2/5 Interleaved (i25) DataBar •Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 QR Code DATA MATRIX 39MOD43 PDF417 ITF14 FARMACODE •Editable description and quantity for each item •Barcode snapshot or auxiliary picture from camera or gallery for each item •Barcode list sorting and compression •Single shot or continuous scan mode •Enter and scan or Scan and enter mode •Different target size •Manual, Auto and Continuous fast autofocus •Flash control •Configurable exported CSV/TXT file with different separator characters •Snapshots files in PNG or JPG format •Snapshots ZIP compression •Email export •Find barcodes on google Barcode-x can help you find the best inventory management for both your company and budget! Barcode-x PRO inApp purchase lets you get rid of banners, scan unlimited list of barcodes and of course support us :) Please write us before leaving negative reviews, as we can often help with your problem or help you better use this app. If you have any problems or suggestions please send an email to info@alto-labs.com, you’ll get a response in a short time. Best scanning. ALTO-LABS || App for people **AN EMAIL ACCOUNT MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SEND EMAIL

About

Barcode Keyboard

Scan barcodes and QR codes directly from your keyboard within any app. Automate data entry into spreadsheets and other applications, streamlining your workflow without switching between apps.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes from keyboard
  • Use in any app (Excel, Sheets, Messenger, etc.)
  • Automated data entry into spreadsheets
  • Batch scanning and counting
  • Supports numerous code types
Features
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The BarcodeKey Keyboard lets you scan Barcode and QR code directly from keyboard. It is magic because you can use it in any Apps on your iPhone/iPad, such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, WPS Office, Web Browser, Messenger, Email, ERP, Office Apps, Business Apps, etc. BarcodeKey can even batch scan and count barcodes. The barcodes can automatically jump to next cell in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and other table applications. You will never scan from another app and switch back to paste. BarcodeKey makes your life easier :-) With Team or Enterprise subscription, you can deploy this App with MDM or Apple Business Manager. [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 • Codabar [Contact us] Numob Technologies Email: support@numob.com [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide Pro Edition to offer advanced features. 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/

Screenshots

Barcode x Scanner4 screens
Barcode Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode x Scanner at 3.5 against Barcode Keyboard's 2.8. Barcode x Scanner also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 61%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Barcode x Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barcode Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode x Scanner holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Barcode x Scanner's written reviews are positive against 61% of Barcode Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, Barcode Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode x Scanner versus Barcode Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode x ScannerBarcode Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (16 ratings) — better2.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso FerrariIrvinesoft Inc

Customer experience

Barcode x Scanner

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.6%

Barcode Keyboard

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative35.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode x Scanner

One-time1
  • Barcode-x Pro Upgrade$7.99
6 purchases

Barcode Keyboard

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Edition (1 Week)$4.997 Days
  • Pro Edition (1 Month)$14.991 Month
  • Individual (1 Year)$99.991 Year
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  • Team (1 Year)$299.991 Year
  • Enterprise (1 Year)$599.991 Year
  • Large Enterprise (1 Year)$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode x Scanner free?
Barcode x Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Keyboard free?
Barcode Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode x Scanner or Barcode Keyboard?
Barcode x Scanner is rated higher. Barcode x Scanner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Barcode Keyboard averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Barcode x Scanner or Barcode Keyboard have ads?
Neither Barcode x Scanner nor Barcode Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode x Scanner or Barcode Keyboard?
Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, and Barcode Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode x Scanner was updated on November 6, 2026 and Barcode Keyboard on November 2, 2026.

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