Comparison

AR Browser [Lab11] vs Retio

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

Head to head
About

AR Browser [Lab11]

Features
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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

About

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.

Screenshots

AR Browser [Lab11]3 screens
Retio3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AR Browser [Lab11] versus Retio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Browser [Lab11]Retio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThomas ZachariahEdit Weather

In-app purchases

None

AR Browser [Lab11]

No in-app purchases

None

Retio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Browser [Lab11] free?
AR Browser [Lab11] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retio free?
Retio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR Browser [Lab11] or Retio have ads?
Neither AR Browser [Lab11] nor Retio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Browser [Lab11] or Retio?
AR Browser [Lab11] ships an update every 5 days, and Retio every 2 days. Most recently, AR Browser [Lab11] was updated on October 26, 2026 and Retio on October 28, 2026.

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