Comparison

CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) vs QR Code Scanner Tool

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

Head to head
About

CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser)

A web browser designed for iPad, offering powerful gesture recognition, seamless Firefox and Dropbox synchronization, and the ability to save web pages as eBooks. Enjoy a clean interface with advanced features for a superior browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Gesture recognition
  • Firefox Sync
  • Save web pages as eBooks
  • Bi-directional Dropbox Sync
  • Download all images
  • File manager
Features
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CloudSurfer is a web browser supporting Firefox Sync, bidirectional Dropbox Sync, saving web page as eBook and many other features with a beautiful and clean design. No complex configuration and setting page. Simple, elegant and just works. Web surfing on iPad never like this before. ● Unique Features ● ★ POWERFUL GESTURE RECOGNIZER The unique gesture recognition user interface gives you the closest experience and operation of the mouse gesture of all the popular PC browsers. It is quick, precise and intuitive ★ FIREFOX SYNC CloudSurfer brings all your bookmarks from your Firefox back to iPad. No import and export anymore. Just input your account settings and the bookmarks will be automatically synced ★ SAVE AS EBOOK CloudSurfer is the only browser can save webpages as ebooks and view them in iBooks or other ebook readers. Reading web pages, news site, is just as comfortable as reading ebooks on your iPad. All the saved ebooks can be read anytime with your favourite eBook reader, online or offline and the images of the page are included too. ★ TRUE BI-DIRECTIONAL DROPBOX SYNC Unlike other browsers just give you 1-way uploading to Dropbox. CloudSurfer provides true Dropbox sync. All the downloaded files can be synced to Dropbox. The built-in file manager can even view documents, images and play media files on your Dropbox. ★ DOWNLOAD ALL IMAGES CloudSurfer can download all the images and automatically save in a new folder. The newly downloaded images can be viewed as thumbnails and slide show too. ● Even more Features ● - Top Sites - History in calendar view - Reading view - Share page on Facebook - Full screen - Explorer like file manager - iOS 4.2 AirPrint - URL and search suggestions - Unique kinetic scrollbar - Guided tours

About

QR Code Scanner Tool

Quickly scan QR codes to access websites, download games, make calls, or send emails. This tool can even read blurry codes and saves all your scanning history for easy access.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Scan 2D codes
  • Scan barcodes
  • Read blurry codes
  • Save scan history
  • Access websites
  • Initiate phone calls
Features
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Scan QR codes and everyday barcodes quickly, with a clear preview before anything opens. QR Scanner Tool recognizes websites, email addresses, phone numbers, messages, locations, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, calendar events, and plain text. Scan live with the camera or choose an image from Photos. Enhanced on-device processing can recover many small, low-contrast, or slightly blurred codes. Highlights: - Private on-device scanning and history - Safety warnings for suspicious or unencrypted web addresses - Search, favorite, delete, and export scan history - Create and share QR codes for text, websites, and Wi-Fi - Native iPhone and iPad layouts - Dark mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and haptic feedback - No sign-in required Your first 10 successful scans are ad-free. You can continue for free with ads, or make a one-time in-app purchase to remove all ads. No subscription.

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) at 53% against QR Code Scanner Tool's 8%. CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) also leads on rating (2.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). QR Code Scanner Tool's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and monetization model 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. QR Code Scanner Tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser)'s written reviews are positive against 8% of QR Code Scanner Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Scanner Tool every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) versus QR Code Scanner Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudSurfer Free (Web Browser)QR Code Scanner Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (52 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTouchUtility.comIGEARS TECHNOLOGY LTD

Customer experience

CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser)

All ratings52 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative57.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative43.3%

QR Code Scanner Tool

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%

In-app purchases

None

CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Scanner Tool

One-time1
  • Remove Ads,$1.99

Questions

Is CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) free?
CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Scanner Tool free?
QR Code Scanner Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) or QR Code Scanner Tool?
CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) is rated higher. CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) averages 2.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while QR Code Scanner Tool averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) or QR Code Scanner Tool have ads?
QR Code Scanner Tool shows ads; CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) does not.
Which is updated more often, CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) or QR Code Scanner Tool?
CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Scanner Tool every 15 months. Most recently, CloudSurfer Free (Web Browser) was updated on November 6, 2026 and QR Code Scanner Tool on November 1, 2026.

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