QR Code Manager· vs Via Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Manager·
This tool allows you to scan and generate QR codes and barcodes from images or directly. It also offers additional utilities like a BMI calculator and interest rate records. Save, share, or open scanned codes easily.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Recognize codes from images
- Generate and save QR codes
- Copy, share, or open codes
- View scan history
- BMI calculator
- U.S. dollar interest rates
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The QR Code Manager is a simple and easy-to-use tool that offers the following features: ◦ Scan QR codes and barcodes; ◦ Recognize QR codes and barcodes from photos or images; ◦ Copy, share, or open scanned/recognized QR codes and barcodes in a browser; ◦ Generate QR codes and save them to the photo album; ◦ View the history of scanned, recognized, and generated QR codes. Additionally, the app provides useful tools such as a random number generator, BMI calculator, and records of U.S. dollar interest rates and rate hikes/cuts. More features will be added in the future. It does not contain unnecessary or redundant functions, focusing solely on offering the most practical tools. Give it a try!
Via Browser
A minimalist and lightweight web browser designed for speed and minimal memory usage. It offers extensive customization options, ad blocking, and essential browsing features for a clutter-free experience.
- Quiet browsing experience
- Low memory usage
- Minimalist design
- Customizable interface
- Ad blocking
- Night mode
- Request desktop site
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• Quiet Browser Via browser won’t push news and other things to you. No bother to your device. • Mini Browser Via browser use much less memory usage on your device. Keep your device as fast as new. • Lite Browser Via browser is designed for Minimalism. Best choice for geek user and who enjoy lite products. • Customized Browser You can easily customize Via browser. This is your own web browser. • Fast Browser Via browser is smooth for your device. And we optimized a lot for fast browsing. Here are some features of Via browser • iCloud sync • Ad blocking • User-script support • Night mode • Request desktop site • Translate • Find in page • Multi search engine support • Saving webpages • ... Enjoy your time with Via Browser.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Manager· at 5.0 against Via Browser's 4.5. QR Code Manager· also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Via Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (116 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. QR Code Manager· sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Via Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Manager· holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Via Browser has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QR Code Manager·'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Via Browser's.
QR Code Manager· ships an update every 10 days, Via Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Manager· | Via Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (116 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 79.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 116 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Biss | 亚锋 涂 |
Customer experience
QR Code Manager·
Via Browser
Bugs and requests
QR Code Manager·
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Via Browser
Reported bugs
12 issues- Sync not working between devices
- Bookmarks disappearing after days of use
- Cache not clearing properly, excessive memory usage
- Settings URL field resets on app restart
- Userscripts install but don't execute
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- Desktop site request not functioning reliably
- iCloud website compatibility error
- Untitled sleep tabs making navigation difficult
- Text file downloads open instead of saving
- Status bar not appearing consistently
- Meta theme color not respected for dark/light mode
- Memory usage increases dramatically with minimal browsing
Requested features
17 requests- Set as default browser
- Cross-device bookmark synchronization
- Resource sniffer/traffic inspection tool
- QR code scanner functionality
- Userscript/Tampermonkey full support
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- Configuration import/export functionality
- Video download capability
- Background video playback
- Bookmark drag-and-drop reordering
- Floating action buttons and gesture customization
- Search engine switcher in search bar
- iCloud Keychain and passkey support
- Weather and homepage customization widgets
- Zoom functionality
- Russian language support
- JavaScript disable toggle
- Redirect blocking feature
In-app purchases
QR Code Manager·
- Ad-Free Experience (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free Experience (3 Months)$1.993 Months
- Ad-Free Experience (6 Months)$2.996 Months
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- Ad-Free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
- Ad-Free for Life$9.99
Via Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Manager· free?
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Do QR Code Manager· or Via Browser have ads?
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