Comparison

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen vs QrOvio

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

Head to head
About

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen

Enhance your mobile device's productivity with desktop-like shortcuts and features. Create shortcuts for files, folders, and web links, and easily paste images, text, and URLs directly from a home screen widget. Enjoy a streamlined workflow with copy-paste functionality and customizable options.

Highlights
  • File and folder shortcuts
  • Webpage and system URL links
  • Image, text, and link pasting
  • Clipboard copying
  • Desktop item management
  • Customizable background colors
  • Dark mode
Features
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Desktop mini enables you to save time and work more productively by adding familiar desktop features with a home screen widget. – File and folder shortcuts – Links to webpages and system URLs – Pasting of images, text, and links right from your widget – Copying of pasted files to your clipboard with a single tap – Move desktop items and edit shortcut names – Custom background colors and a beautiful dark mode Test the app for three days completely for free. After this period you can decide if you want to unlock the full version with a one-time purchase. ––– Important compatibility information: This app works with iOS 26, iOS 18 and iOS 17. The compatibility with future versions can‘t be guaranteed due to possible native changes in the iOS file system and the iOS internal URL handling. The landscape shots that are used as example images are provided by the artists Fabian Wiktor (https://www.pexels.com/de-de/@fabianwiktor) and Pok Rie (https://www.pexels.com/de-de/@pok-rie-33563).

About

QrOvio

This application offers a straightforward way to scan and generate QR codes. It supports various data types for both scanning and creation, with a focus on speed and simplicity. Manage your QR codes efficiently with a clean and intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes instantly
  • Generate QR codes in seconds
  • Supports URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts
  • Automatic detection and fast decoding
  • Share or save generated codes
  • Lightweight and secure design
Features
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Qrovio is a fast and reliable QR code scanner and generator designed for everyday use. Create, scan, and manage QR codes with a clean interface and no unnecessary complexity. Scan QR Codes Instantly • Scan QR codes using your camera • Automatic detection and fast decoding • Supports URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, and more Create QR Codes in Seconds • Generate QR codes for websites, text, phone numbers, Wi-Fi, and more • Share or save your codes instantly • Simple and intuitive creation process Lightweight and Secure • No cluttered interface • Fast performance • Designed for privacy and simplicity Whether you need a quick scan or want to generate a QR code on the go, Qrovio delivers a smooth and straightforward experience. Download Qrovio and simplify your QR tasks today.

Screenshots

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen4 screens
QrOvio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QrOvio at none against Desktop mini @ your Homescreen's 1. QrOvio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Desktop mini @ your Homescreen's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Desktop mini @ your Homescreen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QrOvio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QrOvio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop mini @ your Homescreen has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Desktop mini @ your Homescreen versus QrOvio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop mini @ your HomescreenQrOvio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarian KoenigSeptimiu Lupea

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen

One-time1
  • Desktop mini +$0.99
None

QrOvio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desktop mini @ your Homescreen free?
Desktop mini @ your Homescreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QrOvio free?
QrOvio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Desktop mini @ your Homescreen or QrOvio?
QrOvio is rated higher. Desktop mini @ your Homescreen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while QrOvio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Desktop mini @ your Homescreen or QrOvio have ads?
Neither Desktop mini @ your Homescreen nor QrOvio shows ads.

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