AR Browser [Lab11] vs Retio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Browser [Lab11]
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AR Browser allows you to discover web content and interfaces in your physical space. Use the camera to find links associated with stuff in your environment and tap the marker to open the page within the app. Pull down to exit the page and continue exploring. Currently, the app only supports links provided by QR codes. Future versions will identify some untagged objects as well and enable communication with local devices. Read the affiliated paper from HotMobile 2019: Browsing the Web of Things in Mobile Augmented Reality https://doi.org/10.1145/3301293.3302359
Retio
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Retio - Ad-Free Privacy Browser Focus on what matters. Retio automatically blocks ads, trackers, and cookie banners for a clean, fast browsing experience. ■ POWERFUL AD BLOCKING • 5,000+ optimized filter rules • Blocks banners, popups, and video ads • Faster page loads and reduced data usage ■ AUTOMATIC COOKIE BANNER REMOVAL • Supports 20+ major CMP platforms • OneTrust, Cookiebot, Didomi, and more • No more clicking "Accept" on every site ■ PRIVACY PROTECTION • Blocks trackers and analytics scripts • HTTPS-only connections • We don't collect your data ■ CLEAN USER EXPERIENCE • Minimal, intuitive interface • Fast tab switching • Supports 6 languages Enjoy the internet without distractions. Download Retio today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Retio at every 2 days against AR Browser [Lab11]'s every 5 days. AR Browser [Lab11]'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AR Browser [Lab11] ships an update every 5 days, Retio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Browser [Lab11] | Retio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thomas Zachariah | Edit Weather |
In-app purchases
AR Browser [Lab11]
No in-app purchases
Retio
No in-app purchases
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