Web Explorer vs QuickScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Web Explorer
This app offers a robust web browsing experience with features like ad blocking, offline page saving, and a powerful downloader. It also includes an integrated media player, FTP client, and file reader for various formats.
- Super fast full screen, tabbed web browser
- Integrated text and web page translation
- Download web files and links
- Save full content web pages for offline use
- Central media player
- FTP browser with upload and download
- ADBLOCKER for automatic ads removal
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Full featured web browser, Ads Remover, Power Downloader, Complete Webpage Saver, FTP client, ....!!! "Amazing web browsing experience... " Web Explorer feature highlights: >>Super fast full screen, tabbed web browser. --- On all devices and all orientations. >>Integrated text and web page translation. --- Launch translator on a new tab. >>Download web files and links. --- Press and hold on pictures or file links to start download. >>Save full content web pages for offline use. --- Complete web page saver. >>Central media player --- Standard feature. Play all music and videos from one place. All media in App folders including iTunes File Sharing folder, iPod library and Camera Roll videos. >>FTP browser. FTP upload and download. --- Browse FTP sites, upload and download files. >>User Agent (Spoofing). By choosing Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad or other options, you can request different content for the same site. >>Integrated text search. --- Search web with selected text in the web page. >>File reader supports all major file formats. --- View or play saved content from web or PC/MAC. >>Configurable Start Page. --- Edit quick links on Start Page for easy access. >>Power download --- Download multiple files/media/pictures from web page links or FTP directory. (In-App purchase). >>ADBLOCKER for automatic ads removal. --- Block ads from nearly 3000 ads servers.(In-App purchase) >> Document interaction. --- Open files from other apps with Web Explorer. >>iTunes File Sharing with your PC/Mac. --- Exchange content between this app and PC/MAC. >>Optimized for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. --- Customize interface best for different devices. Support file types: .xls,.key.zip,.numbers.zip,.pages.zip, .pdf, .ppt , .doc, .rtf,.rtfd.zip, .key,.numbers,.pages, .txt .m .h .c .js .css .cpp .php ...
QuickScanner
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QuickScanner is a multi-mode document scanner designed for iOS and macOS. It combines smart document capture, OCR text extraction, QR/barcode scanning, and PDF generation with cloud backup. SCANNING MODES: - Document, Business Card, Receipt, ID Card, Whiteboard - Capture from camera, photo library, files, video, or screen region - Auto-shutter for hands-free capture - Auto boundary detection and perspective correction - Auto-crop with corner recognition - Flash control and continuous capture IMAGE EDITING: - 4-corner freeform crop with drag handles - Rotation (360°) and horizontal flip - Filters: Original, Magic Color, B&W, Grayscale, High Contrast - Text annotation overlay - Signature field overlay OCR TEXT EXTRACTION: - Offline OCR using Google ML Kit (no data sent to servers) - 5 language scripts: Japanese, Latin/English, Chinese, Korean, Devanagari - Extract text from scanned images and PDF pages - Extract text and QR codes from PDF and video files - Export text as TXT or Markdown files - Copy or share extracted text AI ASSIST: - AI-generated titles and tags for your scans - One-tap summary of extracted text - AI cleanup of OCR recognition errors - Structured field extraction (receipts, business cards) - Batch AI actions across multiple documents QR & BARCODE SCANNER: - Real-time detection with AR overlay - Scan QR/barcodes from camera, image/PDF files, video, or screen (macOS) - Parse WiFi, contacts (vCard), calendar events, SMS and email - One-tap actions per payload type, with warnings for sensitive data - Scan history with recent results - Auto-open URLs from QR codes - Copy and share barcode values PDF: - Searchable PDF: OCR text embedded as an invisible, searchable layer - Single and multi-page PDF generation - Password-protected PDF encryption - PDF preview with page navigation - Text extraction from PDF documents DOCUMENT LIBRARY: - Browse by type: Documents, Cards, Receipts, IDs, Whiteboards, PDFs - Folders, tags, and full-text search - Bulk selection and batch operations - Trash with soft-delete and restore CLOUD BACKUP: - Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive integration - Full library backup as ZIP archive with manifest - Settings export/import in backups - Remote backup upload and download CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Configurable auto-crop, perspective correction, and default filter - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop QuickScanner Pro unlocks: - Ad-free experience - All premium features - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickscanner/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Web Explorer at none against QuickScanner's shown. Web Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Web Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and QuickScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Web Explorer | QuickScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zynsoft LLC | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO |
Bugs and requests
Web Explorer
Reported bugs
10 issues- Not compatible with updates
- Crashes frequently
- Ad blocker not working properly
- User agent setting not working
- Built-in media player has no volume control or seek bar
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- Download picture functionality bug
- FTP transfer failed
- App crashes on opening after update
- Download 2i is also problematic
- Unable to change UA to show as standard browser
Requested features
13 requests- Update for compatibility with new OS versions
- Private browsing mode
- Sync bookmarks with Chrome/Safari
- Customizable start page
- Ability to edit start page links
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- Settings tab for easier navigation
- Improve download content management
- Add custom naming for power download
- Inspect element feature
- Save tabs to reopen after crash/close
- Support for Flash
- Improve ad blocker subscriptions (easylist)
- Folders within bookmarks
QuickScanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Web Explorer
- ADS BLOCKER$0.99
- Power Download$0.99
QuickScanner
- Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$4.99
Questions
Is Web Explorer free?
Is QuickScanner free?
Do Web Explorer or QuickScanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Web Explorer or QuickScanner?
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