Comparison

Dryrain Browser vs Barbecue Browser

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

Head to head
About

Dryrain Browser

Features
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Dryrain Technologies' Enterprise Browser is the ultimate software platform made to empower enterprise data capture accessories such as sleds that incorporate 1D and 2D barcode scanners and/or magnetic strip readers (MSR), printers, NFC devices, and other Apple iOS compatible devices. The App integrates the powerful WebKit based browser engine for compatibility, speed, and features. Instead of requiring dedicated and proprietary software to automate barcode, credit card, and other data entry into iOS, Dryrain Technologies' Enterprise Browser will automatically transcribe the data into a text field of a web page or web-based app; whether designed specifically for data entry or simply a generic web form! For more advanced users Dryrain Technologies' Enterprise Browser also offers a full HTML/JavaScript development platform that gives developers the ability to make and receive API calls via JavaScript functions. The ability to control third party hardware, manage native app parameters, and process data without user intervention are just some of the features of the HTML/JavaScript platform. Unique to this platform is the ability to parse United States and Canadian Driver's Licenses and Military ID's using IDscan.net directly within the browser itself (a separate license from IDscan.net is required). The Dryrain Technologies' Enterprise Browser showcases many new features in addition to an improved Settings Page that gives the user complete control over all aspects of the App and its operation, the ability to set the default homepage, customize the buttons/colors/operation, and control how the scan and MSR data is processed, and additional new features including: • Auto-start Decoder • Automatically Clear Cache (and optionally redirect home) • Start / stop battery levels for charging from supported sleds • Software decoding • And much more! The customers that utilize the Dryrain Technologies Enterprise Browser include: - Users of devices that do not have (or have a poorly implemented) "keyboard wedge mode" - Customers who have a mixed rollout of devices (different iOS products, iOS sleds, and 3rd party MFi accessories) can use our single App, single icon, single interface, and single experience across all supported hardware - Developers who utilize our API's do not need to worry about adding or changing any code to add support for new hardware - we abstract all supported devices to work the same via our Javascript API's - Users who want to perform advanced keyboard wedge features such as: • Automatically find the proper field(s) to populate without having to tap each time • Automatically jump to the next field (and control which fields to honor for this feature) • Save on number of screen taps (no need to tap on the field, scan, tap next field, scan, tap to submit, etc) • Intelligent form fill and submit • Built-in character suppression • Built-in prefixes and suffixes Supported hardware includes: • Honeywell Captuvo SL22/SL42/SL62 product line (All models) • Honeywell 1602 MFi Bluetooth scanner • Infinite Peripherals Linea Pro line • Infinite Peripherals Infinea line (Infinea X, Infinea Tab, Infinea Tab M) • Infinite Peripherals Imperea • Cognex MX-1000/1502 • STAR SM and SMT series printers Perfect for retail, healthcare, warehouse, field sales, field service, transportation, logistics, hospitality and entertainment industries. As with all apps developed by Dryrain Technologies, this software is backed by superior support services. Dryrain Technologies' Enterprise Browser requires the hardware to be licensed. Contact us for more information: sales@dryraintechnologies.com

About

Barbecue Browser

This app integrates barcode scanning technology into web applications, allowing users to scan barcodes directly into web forms. It automates data entry for mobile web apps, eliminating manual updates and providing a hands-free solution for customers.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for web apps
  • Automated form filling
  • Hands-free data entry
  • Integration with mobile web apps
  • Customizable field mapping
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Unlocks iPhone's powerful barcode scanning technology for the web. Integrate with any mobile web apps. Provide a barcode scanning solution to any new or existing mobile web app. Stop doing manual updates and start using the Barbecue Browser. Allow your customers to scan barcodes into any web pages and fill out web forms hands-free! Just a few simple steps to get started: - Download Barbecue Browser and open settings. - Set the field information you want to add barcode scanning. - Open your web app in Barbecue Browser. - Enjoy!

Screenshots

Dryrain Browser4 screens
Barbecue Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dryrain Browser at none against Barbecue Browser's 2. Barbecue Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Barbecue Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Dryrain Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dryrain Browser ships an update every 4 months, Barbecue Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dryrain Browser versus Barbecue Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDryrain BrowserBarbecue Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDryrain Technologies LLCSittipon Simasanti

In-app purchases

None

Dryrain Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Barbecue Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Commercial License (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • Commercial License (Yearly)$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Dryrain Browser free?
Dryrain Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barbecue Browser free?
Barbecue Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dryrain Browser or Barbecue Browser have ads?
Neither Dryrain Browser nor Barbecue Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dryrain Browser or Barbecue Browser?
Dryrain Browser ships an update every 4 months, and Barbecue Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dryrain Browser was updated on September 9, 2026 and Barbecue Browser on June 10, 2026.

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