Scanner Keyboard vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner Keyboard
This keyboard app allows you to scan QR and barcodes directly from your keyboard. Once scanned, the information is automatically entered into any app you are using. It's designed for efficient data input in various business scenarios.
- Scan QR codes
- Scan barcodes
- Input scanned data automatically
- Launch reader from keyboard
- Integrates with any app
- Useful for business applications
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CameraBoard is a keyboard application that scans and inputs barcodes and QR codes. Simply launch the reader from the keyboard and return to the original app after reading it, and the value will be automatically entered. Since it can be launched from the keyboard, it can be linked with any app. Please refer to the following URL page for information on adding a keyboard https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iph73b71eb/ios It can be used for a wide range of business applications such as warehouse management, inventory control, and price research for shopping.
Barcode Scanner
This free scanner app quickly reads barcodes and QR codes directly from your camera or photo albums. It offers a history of your scans and includes a flashlight feature for low-light conditions. Ensure camera access is granted for optimal performance.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from photo albums
- Scan history
- Flashlight for dark
- Quick launch camera
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Barcode/QR Code Reader is a free, useful scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts as soon as you launch the app - Scan images from your photo albums - Quickly access a history of scans you have made - Comes with a light button to help you out in the dark [Notes] Be sure to allow the BarCode/QRCode Reader app to access your camera when you launch the app. If the screen goes dark when you launch the app, go to [Settings], tap [Privacy & Security], select [Camera], and turn on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner at 78% against Scanner Keyboard's 0%. Barcode Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (130 vs 7). Scanner Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 130 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Scanner Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 78% of Barcode Scanner's.
Scanner Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanner Keyboard | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (130 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 130 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Masaharu Tsukamoto | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
Scanner Keyboard
Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
Scanner Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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