Comparison

Barkoder Keyboard vs Scaflow

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

Scaflow

Features
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Scaflow is an app that lets you use your iPhone as a barcode reader for your PC. With Scaflow, you can scan barcodes on your iPhone and automatically enter them on your PC. It helps streamline PC input without needing a dedicated handheld scanner. PC connection uses the desktop app Koyomi-Link. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network, then scan the QR code displayed in Koyomi-Link to set up the connection easily. This update improves image scanning and history features. You can read barcodes and QR codes contained in images selected from your photo library and save them as history. For images that are difficult to read, the app tries multiple correction processes such as brightness and contrast adjustments to improve detection. The update also adds progress display during image scanning, a view for checking images that failed to scan, and restoration of the last viewed history page. ■ Main Features ・Fast barcode scanning ・Automatically enter scanned content on your PC ・QR code connection with Koyomi-Link ・Scan barcodes and QR codes from images ・Progress display during image scanning ・Save scan history ・Check recent history ・View history details ・Copy, resend, and delete from history ・Check images that failed to scan ・Manage history by page ・Restore the last viewed history page ・Export history as CSV ・Simple and intuitive operation ■ Supported Barcodes Scaflow supports major barcode formats including JAN / UPC / Code128 / GS1-128 / Code39 / ITF / Codabar / QR Code / Data Matrix / PDF417 / Aztec. For Codabar / NW-7, you can change how start and stop characters are handled in settings. ■ PC Connection A desktop app called Koyomi-Link is required for PC connection. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network, then scan the QR code displayed by Koyomi-Link to set up the connection. For details, please visit the official website. https://shopkoyomi.com/app/scaflow/ ■ Image Scanning You can select images from your photo library and read barcodes or QR codes contained in them. For images that are difficult to read, the app tries multiple correction methods such as brightness and contrast adjustments. If an image does not contain a barcode or scanning fails, it can also be saved as failed history. In the history detail screen, you can check a thumbnail of the image that failed to scan. ■ History Features Scanned barcodes can be saved as history. On the scan screen, you can quickly check recent history, and in the history list you can organize records by page. From history details, you can copy the value or resend it to your PC. You can also share history as CSV, making it useful for later review and organization. ■ Recommended For ・People who want to improve barcode input work ・People who want to use an iPhone instead of a handheld scanner ・Inventory management and workflow improvement ・Reading barcodes and QR codes from images ・Checking scanned barcodes later ・Saving and sharing history as CSV ・Switching input sequences depending on the task ■ Pro Version The Pro version provides the following features: ・Freely edit sequences ・Add text input and key operations ・Change input order ・Duplicate, delete, and reorder sequence rows ・Profile features  - Save profiles  - Load profiles  - Duplicate profiles  - Rename profiles  - Reorder profiles  - Overwrite profiles  - Create new profiles ■ Notes ・Your PC and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network ・Initial setup is required on the Koyomi-Link side ・Image scanning accuracy depends on image brightness, focus, angle, and barcode condition

Screenshots

Barkoder Keyboard4 screens
Scaflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scaflow at weekly against Barkoder Keyboard's every 5 months. 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 Scaflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barkoder Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, Scaflow weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Barkoder Keyboard versus Scaflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarkoder KeyboardScaflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarkoderSatoshi Sakuma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barkoder Keyboard

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$29.49
1 purchases

Scaflow

One-time1
  • Scaflow Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Barkoder Keyboard free?
Barkoder Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scaflow free?
Scaflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barkoder Keyboard or Scaflow have ads?
Neither Barkoder Keyboard nor Scaflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barkoder Keyboard or Scaflow?
Barkoder Keyboard ships an update every 5 months, and Scaflow weekly. Most recently, Barkoder Keyboard was updated on September 10, 2026 and Scaflow on September 20, 2026.

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