Comparison

BarTyper vs Scaflow

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

Head to head
About

BarTyper

Features
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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.

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

BarTyper4 screens
Scaflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarTyper at none against Scaflow's 1. Scaflow's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scaflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BarTyper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarTyper ships an update every 16 months, Scaflow weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BarTyper versus Scaflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarTyperScaflow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarson Technology CO., LTD.Satoshi Sakuma

In-app purchases

None

BarTyper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scaflow

One-time1
  • Scaflow Pro$5.99

Questions

Is BarTyper free?
BarTyper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scaflow free?
Scaflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BarTyper or Scaflow have ads?
Neither BarTyper nor Scaflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BarTyper or Scaflow?
BarTyper ships an update every 16 months, and Scaflow weekly. Most recently, BarTyper was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scaflow on September 20, 2026.

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