May 23 | 2 min read
What Is Aila’s SoftScan? Mobile Barcode Scanning for iOS Devices
See how Aila's SoftScan mobile SDK transforms any iPhone or iPad into an enterprise-grade barcode scanner, built exclusively for iOS.
Aila Staff
In short, Aila’s SoftScan Mobile SDK:
- Aila’s SoftScan is the barcode scanning SDK engineered exclusively for iOS, turning any iPhone or iPad into an enterprise-grade scanner with no dedicated hardware required.
- SoftScan decodes damaged, blurry, and ultra-small codes in under 20ms.
- Aila’s SoftScan SDK runs on one license with unlimited scans and no per-scan fees, ever.
Aila’s SoftScan transforms iPhones and iPads into powerful enterprise-grade barcode scanners. Built exclusively for iOS, SoftScan delivers fast, reliable scanning performance that helps teams work more efficiently, reduce errors, and streamline operations across enterprise environments.
What Is the Best Mobile Barcode Scanning SDK for Enterprise?
The best mobile barcode scanning SDK for enterprise decodes quickly, securely, and reliably, even in the toughest conditions. It also deploys without added scanning hardware and scales without per-scan licensing fees. Most SDKs trade off one of those three to deliver on the other two, so it helps to compare directly against a leading cross-platform SDK on the criteria that matter most:
Feature | SoftScan | Leading Cross-Platform SDk |
Built for | iOS & iPadOS exclusively | iOS, Android, Web, Linux, and additional cross-platform frameworks |
Platform approach | Purpose-built for Apple devices | Cross-platform SDK |
Licensing | Monthly or annual licensing with limitless scanning | Custom enterprise quote |
Decode speed | <20 ms continuous scanning | Not publicly published |
MultiScan throughput | Up to 900 barcodes/sec | Multi-barcode scanning supported; throughput not publicly published |
Barcode symbologies | 45+ 1D & 2D symbologies | |
Enterprise capabilities | OCR, ID capture, GS1 parsing, PDF417, MRZ capture, on-device AI | OCR, ID capture, GS1 parsing, PDF417, MRZ capture |
Integration frameworks | Swift, React Native, Cordova | Swift, Android, Flutter, React Native, .NET MAUI, Xamarin, Capacitor, Cordova, Web |
Best suited for | Organizations standardized on iPhone & iPad | Organizations supporting multiple operating systems |
FAQs
What is Aila’s SoftScan mobile SDK?
SoftScan is the only barcode scanning SDK engineered exclusively for iOS and iPadOS. It transforms any iPhone or iPad into an enterprise-grade scanner with no dedicated hardware required.
What are the deployment options for SoftScan?
SoftScan supports three flexible paths: add the SDK to your existing iOS app, choose a compatible third-party app, or build a custom app with Aila, all running on the iOS devices your workforce already carries.
Does SoftScan charge per scan?
No. SoftScan includes unlimited scanning on a per-device basis with support for up to five apps per device. No per-scan fees, ever.
Is SoftScan compatible with Android?
No. SoftScan is engineered exclusively for iOS and iPadOS, enabling deeper Apple hardware optimization and superior performance that no cross-platform SDK can match.
