Barkoder Keyboard vs TapBoard
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.
TapBoard
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TapBoard lets you perform quick actions right from your keyboard. Insert preset text, open apps, or trigger shortcuts — all offline and secure. Features: • Quick access to your saved actions • Works completely offline • No data collection or tracking • Simple, lightweight, and fast TapBoard keeps everything on your device — your data stays private and secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapBoard at none against Barkoder Keyboard's 1. TapBoard also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 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. TapBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barkoder Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, TapBoard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barkoder Keyboard | TapBoard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barkoder | Trinh Tuan |
In-app purchases
Barkoder Keyboard
- Unlimited Scans$29.49
TapBoard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barkoder Keyboard free?
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