Barkoder Keyboard vs BarTyper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Integrated barcode scanning
- Scan within any app
- Quick product information access
- Shopping assistance
- Inventory management tool
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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.
BarTyper
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BarTyper lets you scan barcodes directly into any app—anywhere you can type. Seamlessly transform barcode data into keyboard input with ease. Paired with a Marson scanner, BarTyper converts data from various encoding formats to your iOS device, ensuring fast and accurate input every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarTyper at none against Barkoder Keyboard's 1. Barkoder Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Barkoder Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BarTyper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barkoder Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, BarTyper every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barkoder Keyboard | BarTyper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barkoder | Marson Technology CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
Barkoder Keyboard
- Unlimited Scans$29.49
BarTyper
No in-app purchases
