Comparison

ScanBridge vs Barkoder Keyboard

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

Head to head

ScanBridge

unitech Scanner Companion App

★ 3.02 ratingsView app →

About

ScanBridge

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Configure. Collect. Scan Check. Take control of your Unitech barcode scanners. 1. Configure: Configure symobology and settings for your scanners, and the ability to auto synchronize settings across different scanners. 2. Collect: Collect barcode data with the comprehensive keyboard wedge function with state of the art data editing capabilities. 3. Scan Check: 1-to-1, 1-to-N and rule-based barcode validation tool offers the ability to quickly check whether barcodes match each other. 4. Profile Management: Create multiple data output profiles for use with different apps. Quickly switch between profiles for different data collection requirements.

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

ScanBridge4 screens

Barkoder Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanBridge at none against Barkoder Keyboard's 1. ScanBridge also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. ScanBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanBridge ships an update every 3 months, Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

ScanBridge versus Barkoder Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ScanBridge	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 3 months — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	12 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.,	Barkoder

In-app purchases

None

ScanBridge

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1

Unlimited Scans$29.49

Questions

Is ScanBridge free?

ScanBridge 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 ScanBridge or Barkoder Keyboard have ads?

Neither ScanBridge nor Barkoder Keyboard shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ScanBridge or Barkoder Keyboard?

ScanBridge ships an update every 3 months, and Barkoder Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, ScanBridge was updated on September 8, 2026 and Barkoder Keyboard on September 10, 2026.