Comparison

Via Browser vs BloomTrackerDiary

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Quiet browsing experience
  • Low memory usage
  • Minimalist design
  • Customizable interface
  • Ad blocking
  • Night mode
  • Request desktop site
Features
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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.

About

BloomTrackerDiary

Features
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This is a plant archive and growth record management app designed for plant lovers. It helps users record and observe the growth process of plants in a scientific and intuitive way to improve the maintenance experience. 1. Plant archive management Supports adding plant archives, including key information such as name, type, planting date, growth cycle, etc. Provides detailed plant variety information display, covering variety characteristics and maintenance points, which is convenient for novices to learn and veterans to consult. Built-in plant classification system, supporting types such as succulents, foliage, flowering, fruits and vegetables, etc., for quick management and screening. Realize visualization of the growth cycle, and intuitively understand the current stage of the plant through charts or progress bars. 2. Growth record function Supports daily growth records, recording plant height, number of leaves, flowering conditions and text descriptions, etc. All records support quantitative indicator display, which is convenient for tracking growth trends. Provides a timeline view to intuitively display records in chronological order, and review the growth process at a glance. Each record is displayed in the form of a card, with pictures and texts, easy to read and beautiful. Use scenarios Home gardening, balcony planting enthusiasts Newbies who want to record the growth process of plants Professional growers who want to establish a systematic plant archive

Screenshots

Via Browser4 screens
BloomTrackerDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BloomTrackerDiary at every 4 days against Via Browser's every 3 months. Via Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Via Browser ships an update every 3 months, BloomTrackerDiary every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Via Browser versus BloomTrackerDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVia BrowserBloomTrackerDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB110 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer亚锋 涂Suman Kaushik

Bugs and 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

BloomTrackerDiary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Via Browser

No in-app purchases

None

BloomTrackerDiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Via Browser free?
Via Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BloomTrackerDiary free?
BloomTrackerDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Via Browser or BloomTrackerDiary have ads?
Neither Via Browser nor BloomTrackerDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Via Browser or BloomTrackerDiary?
Via Browser ships an update every 3 months, and BloomTrackerDiary every 4 days. Most recently, Via Browser was updated on September 19, 2026 and BloomTrackerDiary on July 25, 2026.

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