HywayBrowser vs AsCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HywayBrowser
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HywayBrowser-s for mobilephone. This App is a free for everybody/company. It's an existing service,it can work without the app. This app is free, neither subscription-based nor one time fee, so we don't have any payment options. Neither user nor company will pay per device or user. There isn't additional charge for mobile access. There isn't a paid upgrade option outside of the app. If the user opens the location service in the application,this app will get GPS timing based on the number of extension of time set by the user.Even if the application into the background, but also to be a long time positioning. Therefore, the need to use background location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
AsCode
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This "AsCode Reader App" allows you to scan an innovative, new 2D code called "AsCode." AsCode was developed with the concept of reading mass quantities of codes instantaneously. By adopting a much simpler 2D configuration than typical QR codes etc, AsCode achieves reading speeds that are unparalleled. The reading speed of AsCode far surpasses that of conventional handheld terminals and other readers, enabling smartphones to scan large volumes of symbols at astonishing speeds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AsCode at every 3 weeks against HywayBrowser's every 6 months. HywayBrowser's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HywayBrowser ships an update every 6 months, AsCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HywayBrowser | AsCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corp. Sino-Japan | Asterisk Corporation |
In-app purchases
HywayBrowser
No in-app purchases
AsCode
No in-app purchases








