QWedge vs Barcode to PC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QWedge
This keyboard extension enables iOS applications to seamlessly receive barcode data from compatible scanners. It integrates with RDP software to populate scanned information directly into remote computer text fields.
- Barcode scanning integration
- Populates active text fields
- Supports iOS applications
- RDP software compatibility
- Works with Linea and Infinea scanners
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QWedge is a keyboard extension from Infinite Peripherals that allows any iOS application to receive barcodes from Infinite Peripherals' scanners (including the Linea and Infinea product lines). Scanned barcodes will populate into the active text field. With the combination of RDP software, scanned barcodes can be also be populated into the active text field of the remote computer. Enjoy!
Barcode to PC
Transform your smartphone into a powerful barcode and QR code scanner. Send scanned data directly to your computer via Wi-Fi using keyboard emulation. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with CSV export options for efficient data management.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Keyboard emulation for direct PC input
- Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless pairing
- CSV export and real-time file appending
- Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
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DOWNLOAD SERVER: https://barcodetopc.com/ Barcode to PC turns your smartphone into a real barcode scanner • Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux • Keyboard emulation Your smartphone sends real-time keystrokes directly to your computer, no copy-paste required! • Wi-Fi ready Connect to the same network of your PC and the app will pair automatically • CSV support You can append your scannings to a file in real-time. You can also export the scans all at once in a CSV file • QR Codes Barcode to PC works also with QR codes and many other barcode formats FAQ: https://barcodetopc.com/faq.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcode to PC at 4.7 against QWedge's 3.0. Barcode to PC also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (392 vs 6). QWedge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode to PC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode to PC has 392 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of QWedge's written reviews are positive against 79% of Barcode to PC's.
QWedge ships an update every 8 months, Barcode to PC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QWedge | Barcode to PC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (392 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 392 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinite Peripherals Inc. | Filippo Tortomasi |
Customer experience
QWedge
Barcode to PC
Bugs and requests
QWedge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Barcode to PC
Reported bugs
25 issues- PC app won't accept login code
- Server/app version mismatch
- Mac server program not executable
- Cannot select single or continuous scan on some phones
- Bug in version 4.8.3 causing scan mode to break
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- Camera not loading/opening after update
- App defunct after update
- QR code scan times out, cannot rescan
- App in execution, cannot delete
- macOS client cannot install on latest OS
- Blank screen on launch
- No zoom or camera settings, requires 1m distance
- Loses connection with PC when iPhone screen goes black
- Scanning could be faster, requires alignment
- Camera ends up not being accessible after first time
- Free version only allows 300 scans
- App stops working after a while and asks for money
- Sessions deleted from phone still exist on PC
- Hard to delete wrong scanned codes
- Two banners saying impossible to connect and error
- OCR does not work
- Barcode 83870000005-2 is read as 83870000005
- Stürzt ab bei aktivierten Wlan bei einen iPhone Xs mit iOS 12.3
- PC app doesn't get past load screen
- Some barcodes are not read
Requested features
12 requests- Option to turn off automatic scanning
- On-screen button to trigger scan
- Tap on barcode to trigger reading
- Add quantity option
- Work through Bluetooth
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- Improve GUI to reflect latest iOS standards
- Add 10-key number keyboard for manual typing
- Flashlight always on option
- Option to choose saving format
- Share barcode lists
- Improve speed of transmitting data
- Remove popup display in continuous scan mode
In-app purchases
QWedge
No in-app purchases
Barcode to PC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QWedge free?
Is Barcode to PC free?
Which has better reviews, QWedge or Barcode to PC?
Do QWedge or Barcode to PC have ads?
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