Comparison

WAS vs Sc4nR

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

Head to head
About

WAS

Easily switch between mobile and desktop website views with a single click. Test your own websites or browse any site as it would appear on different devices using custom user-agent strings. This browser simplifies cross-device testing without needing emulators.

Highlights
  • Switch between mobile and desktop views
  • Change user-agent strings
  • Built-in WebView browser
  • Add custom user agents
  • Quick compatibility testing settings
  • Content verification tools
Features
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The WAS browser allows you to switch between mobile and desktop views of a website with one click. Now you can browse any site or test your own by changing the user-agent string—which determines how the website is displayed. With the built-in WebView browser, you can see how your site will look on various smartphones, screens, and devices without needing to buy them or install additional emulators. WAS offers a wide range of built-in user agents, but if they aren't enough, you can easily add or create your own. Additionally, the application includes many built-in settings for quick compatibility testing and content verification. Download the app now and say goodbye to the hassle of testing websites on different devices!

About

Sc4nR

Features
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Sc4nR is your all-in-one scanning solution. Scan QR codes, barcodes, NFC tags, and extract text from images - all in one privacy-focused app. Key Features QR Code & Barcode Scanner: Supports QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128, Aztec, PDF417, Data Matrix, and more NFC Tag Reader: Instantly read NFC tags and cards Live Text Recognition: Extract text from any surface in real-time Advanced Camera Controls: Switch lenses, adjust zoom, manual focus for small codes Complete History: Search, filter, favorite, and export your scans Code Regeneration: View scanned QR codes and barcodes as images Privacy First 100% Offline: Works without internet connection No Data Collection: Your scans never leave your device No Accounts: No sign-up required No Ads: Clean, distraction-free experience Export & Share Export your scan history in CSV, JSON, or text format. Filter by date and scan type. Share individual scans or export multiple items at once. Designed for Everyone Clean, intuitive interface with full support for Light and Dark mode. Available in English and Japanese. Download Sc4nR and take control of your scanning needs.

Screenshots

WAS3 screens
Sc4nR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sc4nR at Free against WAS's $2.49. WAS's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sc4nR is free to download; WAS costs $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WAS ships an update fortnightly, Sc4nR every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WAS versus Sc4nR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWASSc4nR
Price$2.49Free — better
Rating4.6 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAndreii SimaranovKyotoTech LLC

In-app purchases

None

WAS

No in-app purchases

None

Sc4nR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WAS free?
WAS costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sc4nR free?
Sc4nR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WAS or Sc4nR have ads?
Neither WAS nor Sc4nR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WAS or Sc4nR?
WAS ships an update fortnightly, and Sc4nR every 9 months. Most recently, WAS was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sc4nR on September 30, 2026.

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