Comparison

BarTyper vs Saveo Wedge

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

Head to head
About

BarTyper

Features
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BarTyper lets you scan barcodes directly into any appβ€”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

Saveo Wedge

Features
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Saveo Wedge is a keyboard wedge app for the Saveo barcode scanners. When you scan a barcode, it is typed directly into whatever text field is active on your device β€” in any app. No custom app integration is required. Saveo Wedge works wherever you can place a cursor: spreadsheets, ERP systems, inventory apps, web forms, or any other iOS app that accepts text input. FEATURES β€’ Injects scanned barcodes into any iOS app via a custom keyboard β€’ Output rules β€” add a prefix, suffix, or carriage return; strip leading or trailing characters; find-and-replace; insert a delimiter; or insert text at a specific position β€’ Live preview β€” enter a test barcode to see your rules applied before saving β€’ Connects via Bluetooth, Lightning, or USB-C β€’ Scan button remains active when you switch to another app β€’ Device screen shows connection type, battery level, and firmware version

Screenshots

BarTyper4 screens
Saveo Wedge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Saveo Wedge at every 10 days against BarTyper's every 16 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarTyper ships an update every 16 months, Saveo Wedge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
BarTyper versus Saveo Wedge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarTyperSaveo Wedge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarson Technology CO., LTD.Stimare Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BarTyper

No in-app purchases

None

Saveo Wedge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BarTyper free?
BarTyper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saveo Wedge free?
Saveo Wedge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BarTyper or Saveo Wedge have ads?
Neither BarTyper nor Saveo Wedge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BarTyper or Saveo Wedge?
BarTyper ships an update every 16 months, and Saveo Wedge every 10 days. Most recently, BarTyper was updated on October 10, 2026 and Saveo Wedge on September 30, 2026.

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