Comparison

Alook Browser vs Only QR Code

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

Head to head
About

Alook Browser

This minimalist browser offers lightning-fast speeds with no ads or notifications. Enjoy advanced audio/video playback, robust file management, an e-book reader, and a powerful ad blocker. It supports extensive customization and privacy features for a streamlined web experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast browsing speed
  • Advanced audio/video playback
  • Comprehensive file management
  • Integrated e-book reader
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Customizable website settings
  • Private browsing mode
Features
Currently charting
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Alook is a minimalist yet powerful browser, built to be the best browser for iOS. Core Features - Lightning-fast experience: no push notifications, no news, no ads, and millisecond-level startup. - Audio and video: floating playback, speed control (0.5x-16.0x), background playback, AirPlay, DLNA, mini player, single-track loop, picture-in-picture, screenshots, mirroring, long-press speed control, and more. - File management: manual downloads, unzip/compress (zip, rar, 7z, including encrypted archives), create/edit files, open as plain text, choose file encoding, import from Photos, move/copy files, Wi-Fi transfer, and more. - E-book reader: supports txt, pdf, epub, kindle, mobi, azw, azw3, azw4, prc, and pdb, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. - Reading mode: smart pagination, Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion, designed for novels. - Image mode: batch save and image compression. - Ad blocker: built-in Adblock Plus with multilingual rules, third-party rules, custom ad marking, and intrusive ad blocking. - Custom search engines: automatically detects search boxes on webpages so you can add them quickly. - Translation: built-in translation for 14 languages, including full-page and selected-text translation. - JavaScript extensions: run custom JS code. - File sharing: works with iOS Files and iTunes file sharing. - Device support: iPhone, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro, and cross-device sync. - Website settings: configure floating video, ad blocking, no-image mode, clipboard access, and JavaScript per site. - iPad support: Split View and drag and drop. Other Features - iCloud sync for bookmarks, custom ad rules, search engines, and plugins. - Private/incognito browsing. - Custom immersive wallpapers. - Next-page preloading. - Custom site icons. - BigBang text selection. - Handoff support. - Auto-refresh. - Pull to refresh webpages. - Pull down on the home page to search. - Custom website home page. - Full-page screenshots. - Developer tools: view source, Eruda, vConsole, Cookie management. - Night mode: OLED pure black mode and eye-care webpage colors. - No-image mode: smart no-image browsing. - Full-screen mode: swipe to hide the toolbar. - Find in page. - Site search with the default search engine. - Password manager support: 1Password, LastPass, Avast Passwords, and more. - QR code tools: scan, recognize QR codes in images, and generate QR codes from links. - Desktop/mobile site switching with custom User-Agent support. - Block redirects to the App Store. - Print and create PDFs. - Quickly enter URLs and open copied URLs. - Page-turn buttons and tap-to-turn. - Swipe back from anywhere. - View site certificates. - Touch ID or Face ID authentication. - Custom long-press shortcuts. - Import and export bookmarks. - Custom fonts, language, page swipe speed, and screen rotation lock. Privacy and Security - Data protection: account, password, and activity data are not uploaded. - Incognito mode: browsing history, cache, and cookies are not saved. - Data storage: unlike browsers that store bookmarks and data in a developer database, Alook stores bookmarks and data in the user’s private iCloud database, accessible only by the user. User Reviews - keeyang1985: Conscientious software. I like it very much, and it is worth the price. Small, fast, and free of unnecessary clutter. It is the browser I have always wanted. - Wen Jing: The happiness brought by a good app is hard to beat. I might have missed the best browser I have ever used. Other browsers scatter features everywhere; Alook brings them together and is excellent value for the price. If you have any questions before or after purchase, please contact us. X/Twitter: AlookBrowser Email: AlookApp@qq.com

About

Only QR Code

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Only QR Code does one thing and does it well: generate QR codes. No tracking. No ads. No account. No internet required. Just open the app, type your text or URL, and get a QR code instantly. FEATURES: - Generate QR codes from any text, URL, email, phone number, or Wi-Fi credentials - Customize QR code size from 128px to 512px - Choose custom foreground and background colors - Adjust error correction level (L, M, Q, H) for more or less data redundancy - Save QR codes as high-quality PNG images - Share directly to Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or any other app PRIVACY FIRST: - No analytics or tracking of any kind - No ads, ever - No account or sign-up required - No internet connection needed - No data leaves your device - Open source: https://github.com/TylerStacie2005/only-qrcode Only QR Code is free, fast, and respects your privacy. That's it.

Screenshots

Alook Browser4 screens
Only QR Code3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alook Browser at every 2 weeks against Only QR Code's every 6 weeks. Alook Browser also leads on chart position (#60 vs unranked) and device support. On price, in-app purchases 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

Alook Browser costs $0.99 and Only QR Code $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Only QR Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Alook Browser versus Only QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlook BrowserOnly QR Code
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBaoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.Tyler Mecham

Bugs and requests

Alook Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Background video playback not working after recent update
  • Search bar freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Certain websites fail to load properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add support for custom search engines
  • Implement a 'Find in Page' feature
  • Allow customization of the quick options toolbar
  • Add ability to block 3rd party cookies
  • Import support for popular ad block lists
Show 5 more
  • Implement automatic dark/light mode switching
  • Add support for video speed control beyond 2x
  • Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, volume)
  • Implement tab sync across devices
  • Add support for file/video downloads

Only QR Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Alook Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Only QR Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alook Browser free?
Alook Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Only QR Code free?
Only QR Code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Alook Browser or Only QR Code?
Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Only QR Code every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alook Browser was updated on October 15, 2026 and Only QR Code on September 7, 2026.

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