Comparison

FABarBrowser vs Orvue

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

Head to head

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About

FABarBrowser

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FABarBrowserは内蔵カメラをバーコードリーダーとして使えるカスタムブラウザーです。 Webアプリでバーコードを高速に読み取る事が出来ます。 ※ご利用にはHTML5+JavaScript+Webサーバで業務システムを構築する必要が有ります。 Ver1.1では長押しリセット機能を追加しました。

About

Orvue

Features

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Orvue is a minimal full-screen web browser designed for kiosks, digital signage, reception monitors, and any use case requiring uninterrupted display. 【Key Features】・Display web pages in full-screen via URL or QR code ・Prevent sleep mode ・Lock screen brightness ・Blackout mode (tap-to-show) ・Hidden settings menu (two-finger long press or gear button) ・Lock page scroll ・Bookmark manager (3 bookmarks on free tier) ・Japanese / English support Perfect for digital signage, reception displays, exhibition booths, and any always-on display use cases. Also useful as a screen prop for video recording. 【Pro Subscription】・No ads ・Unlimited bookmarks Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wp-tm.com/orvue-privacy-policy

Screenshots

FABarBrowser4 screens

Orvue2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FABarBrowser at none against Orvue's shown. FABarBrowser also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Orvue's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 19 months). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FABarBrowser ships an update every 19 months, Orvue every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

FABarBrowser versus Orvue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FABarBrowser	Orvue
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 19 months	Every 2 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	5 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	FUTURE APPLICATION, K.K.	ASAGI SASATANI

In-app purchases

None

FABarBrowser

No in-app purchases

None

Orvue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FABarBrowser free?

FABarBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Orvue free?

Orvue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do FABarBrowser or Orvue have ads?

Orvue shows ads; FABarBrowser does not.

Which is updated more often, FABarBrowser or Orvue?

FABarBrowser ships an update every 19 months, and Orvue every 2 days. Most recently, FABarBrowser was updated on September 10, 2026 and Orvue on September 10, 2026.