Comparison

Barkoder Keyboard vs Kiwa

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

Head to head
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.

About

Kiwa

Features
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Open and view VSD and VSDX files directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Designed for faithful Visio viewing, the app preserves the layout, styles, and visual details of your diagrams as closely as possible — with no cloud upload required. KEY FEATURES • Local Viewing
 Open VSD and VSDX files directly on your device. No cloud upload required. • Faithful Rendering
 Render diagrams as closely as possible to their original layout, styles, shapes, and visual appearance. • Content Search 
Search page text, Shape Data, hyperlinks, and comments, then quickly jump to matching content. • Layer Control
 Show or hide layers to focus on the content you need. • Shape Details
 View Shape Data, hyperlinks, and comments attached to shapes. • Embedded Files
 View and save files embedded in VSD and VSDX documents. • Annotation Tools
 Add text, shapes, and freehand notes for review, feedback, or ideas. • Multi-Format Export
 Export diagrams to SVG, PDF, PNG, JPG, and other common formats for sharing and archiving. • Built for Apple Devices
 Enjoy a consistent, native experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Note:Premium features require a subscription or a lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barkoder Keyboard4 screens
Kiwa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kiwa at every 2 months against Barkoder Keyboard's every 5 months. Barkoder Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barkoder Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kiwa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barkoder Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, Kiwa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barkoder Keyboard versus Kiwa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarkoder KeyboardKiwa
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarkoderShenzhen Seize Times E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$29.49
3 purchases

Kiwa

Subscriptions2
  • Viewra Visio Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Viewra Visio Pro (1 Year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Viewra Visio Pro (Lifetime)$79.99

Questions

Is Barkoder Keyboard free?
Barkoder Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kiwa free?
Kiwa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barkoder Keyboard or Kiwa have ads?
Neither Barkoder Keyboard nor Kiwa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barkoder Keyboard or Kiwa?
Barkoder Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and Kiwa every 2 months. Most recently, Barkoder Keyboard was updated on September 10, 2026 and Kiwa on September 15, 2026.

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