Comparison

iRetro vs QR Forge X

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

Head to head
About

iRetro

Explore how websites looked in the past using the Wayback Machine API. This browser offers a retro design for an immersive experience and can also be used for modern web browsing with a minimalistic interface. It's completely free with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • View past website versions
  • Powered by Wayback Machine API
  • Retro design for atmosphere
  • Modern web browsing
  • Minimalistic interface
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Have you ever wonder how the Facebook, Yahoo or [[put your favorite website here]] looked like 10 years ago? Or 15? Now you can do this with our browser powered by Wayback Machine API*! Just set the date and that’s it - you’re in the past! The app has retro design for the deep diving into the atmosphere of oldschool web. The app can also browse the modern web, you can use it as regular browser. It has a simple minimalistic interface and, therefore, unlike other browsers, it won’t be able to spy on you :-) The app is absolutely free and not contains any ads or in-app purchases. Have a nice trip to the past, fun present and bright future! * For more information visit http://archive.org/

About

QR Forge X

Features
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QR Forge is the most powerful QR code generator on iOS. Create stunning, custom QR codes for any purpose in seconds: - 12+ QR types: URL, WiFi, Contact, Email, SMS, Location, Social Media & more - Full design control: colors, gradients, eye shapes, data module shapes - Add your logo to the center of any QR code - Error correction levels L/M/Q/H - Save to gallery, share anywhere SMART SCANNER - Instantly scan any QR code with your camera - Auto-detects type: opens URLs, connects to WiFi, saves contacts - Flash control and front/back camera switching HISTORY & FAVORITES - All your QR codes saved automatically - Search, favourite and reuse any code - Edit and re-customize any saved QR Clean dark interface. No ads. No subscription.

Screenshots

iRetro4 screens
QR Forge X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iRetro at 11.0 against QR Forge X's 13.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iRetro versus QR Forge X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRetroQR Forge X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperQURAI SOFTWARE - FZCOHisham Ahammed K M

Bugs and requests

iRetro

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Space bar not retained in keyboard
  • Time Machine feature not working
  • Redirects to fake pages for Facebook login
  • Cannot download files
  • DNS errors when trying to access past websites
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  • AI overview still visible
  • No landscape mode support
  • No desktop mode
  • No device rotation support

Requested features

25 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Add bookmarks
  • Add tabs
  • Add Netscape Navigator style
  • Make time traveling easier
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  • Add search within retro webpage
  • Option to save offline
  • Add homepage welcome and customization
  • Add fullscreen feature for YouTube
  • Add save to Camera Roll feature for images
  • Add “add or change homepage” feature
  • Add favorites bar
  • Ability to set as default browser
  • Make a Windows version
  • Make a Windows 98 version
  • Add click sound from old IE
  • Add split view
  • Add retro gaming
  • Add retro cameras
  • Add retro Radio (Internet-based app)
  • Make other retro apps (video player, camera, music player)
  • Support for retro themes (Windows 98/95/NT 4.0, XP, iPod Classic, iOS 5)
  • Remove top panel during scroll
  • Full desktop mode
  • Device rotation support

QR Forge X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iRetro

No in-app purchases

None

QR Forge X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRetro free?
iRetro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Forge X free?
QR Forge X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRetro or QR Forge X have ads?
Neither iRetro nor QR Forge X shows ads.

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