Instant Scan vs Mute@Open
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instant Scan
Quickly scan QR codes and text, or create your own. This utility app opens webpages directly from scanned codes, offering a streamlined experience for all your QR needs.
- Scan QR codes quickly
- Scan text
- Open webpages from codes
- Create QR codes
- All-in-one utility
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Instant Scanner allow you to scan QR code in lighting speed, scan text, open webpage, create your own QR code, all in one.
Mute@Open
Automatically mute social media apps when you open them in public. Avoid embarrassing sounds and maintain focus with a simple widget or app shortcut. Enjoy silent scrolling without altering system settings.
- Mute social apps at open
- Quick mute widget
- One-tap silent access
- Ideal for public places
- Simple and lightweight interface
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Ever opened social media apps in public and sound suddenly plays? Embarrassing. Awkward. Distracting. Mute@Open Confident launch your social apps thourgh our App or Desktop Widgets all sound will be mute automatically. Whether you’re on public transport, in class, at work, or in a quiet place, this app makes sure social media stays silent when you open it. Made For You If… You scroll social media in public places You hate sudden sounds from videos or reels You want peace, focus, and privacy You want control without changing system settings every time Key Features Mute Social Apps at Open Prevent loud sounds before they happen. Quick Mute Use the widget to open social apps without sound One-Tap Silent Access Enter your selected apps quietly and instantly. Perfect for Public Places No more embarrassing moments caused by unexpected sounds. Simple & Lightweight Easy to use with a clean, minimal interface. Term of use : *The Company reserves the right to modify or cease, at the Company's own discretion, the whole or part of the Service at any time without any prior notice to the Users and Products or services may required in app purchased. NOTICE 1. 'Allow Full Access' in App Mute@Open Shhh Social Scroll Settings in order to turn on Camera and more. 2. For any suggestions / questions, please contact us at support@iappcreation.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mute@Open at 3.0 against Instant Scan's 1.0. Instant Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Mute@Open sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mute@Open holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Instant Scan ships an update every 2 months, Mute@Open every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Scan | Mute@Open |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xuanang Chen | i-App Creation Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Instant Scan
Mute@Open
In-app purchases
Instant Scan
No in-app purchases
Mute@Open
- Quick Widget Access$2.99
