# SiteSucker

> iOS app for offline website downloading and browsing. (iPhone/iPad app by Rick Cranisky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitesucker/id346896838 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rick Cranisky](https://appshunter.io/developer/346896841)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Portuguese
- Released: 2009-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitesucker/id346896838/reviews.md

## What is SiteSucker?

SiteSucker is an iOS app that automatically downloads websites from the Internet. It does this by copying the site's webpages, style sheets, images, PDFs, and other files to your iOS device, duplicating the site's directory structure. When SiteSucker downloads a webpage or style sheet, it scans the file for links and downloads the links. SiteSucker "localizes" the pages it downloads, allowing you to browse a site while offline.

SiteSucker lets you save the current URL and settings in a document which you can use to download the same site in the same way whenever you want.

SiteSucker should only be used to download files that a user has the legitimate right to access.

## Key features

- Automatic website downloading
- Copies webpages, stylesheets, images, PDFs
- Duplicates site's directory structure
- Localizes pages for offline browsing
- Saves URLs and settings for repeated downloads

## What do users think of SiteSucker?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✅ Works as advertised
- ✨ Downloads entire websites
- 📁 Retains original organization
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 💡 Useful for offline reading
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🔧 Highly configurable
- 👨‍💻 Excellent support
- 🌟 Best of its kind

**Cons**

- ❌ Does not save videos/slideshows
- 🐛 Fails to download media
- 🚫 Does not work with paywalls/authentication
- 🐌 Slow download due to delays
- 🗜️ Large file sizes
- 😵 Complex interface for some
- 🪲 Issues with specific websites (e.g., Google Sites, Squarespace)
- 📉 Inconsistent downloads (partial sites, errors)
- 🔌 Requires internet for some functions
- 🗑️ Useless if files cannot be exported/used outside app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- SiteSucker is busy error when using deep links
- Folder name has a space before it (%20SiteSucker)
- App no longer works
- Downloaded content appears as garbled text (乱码)
- Downloaded content cannot be opened
- Insufficient memory error
- Cannot use in Mac laptop or iPad (OS version issues)
- Files completed go to 0 but nothing happens on iPad
- Download stops when phone is locked or other apps are used
- App doesn't work with new Google Sites
- Memory saturated error despite available space
- Cannot create folders (button greyed out)
- Offline viewing fails with internet connection error
- Interface is in French and cannot be changed
- Download only empty pages, still needs internet
- Delay before downloading each page
- Downloads only half the site with errors and missing links
- App non-functional on iPad 11.2.1
- Go button not enabled after entering URL
- App support button goes nowhere
- Unhelpful error messages

**Most requested features**

- View downloaded sites within Files app
- Resume interrupted downloads
- Support for iOS background features
- Print option
- Auto-click fake alert buttons
- Add pages to favorites
- Search functionality within downloaded sites
- Search for a webpage URL
- Support websites requiring authentication
- Synchronize with desktop application
- Export downloaded files (zip, etc.)
- Browse downloaded files (HTML, CSS, JS)
- Support for Safari Mobile user agent
- Trace links in JavaScript
- Support .zip format for transfer
- Improve error log detail
- Allow deletion of unwanted downloaded pages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitesucker/id346896838/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bug

*2026-06-17, version 6.1.8*

Hello, when trying to use the apps URL (deep link) to open a downloaded website, I get a notice saying that SiteSucker is busy. I cannot get it to work for the life of me. I also notice that the folder name has a space before it. So it is encoded as %20SiteSucker. I’m unsure if I am doing something wrong. 

Thank you

### 5/5 — Feature request

*2026-06-02*

Hello, can you add the ability for one to view the downloaded sites within the files app? Like open this files documents folder to the global files documents. 

Also, if I am downloading a site and I lock my phone or something happens to where the download doesn’t complete. How do I resume the download that was stopped? I try to share the website link to the app again and I am prompted as to whether I want to overwrite pre-existing files. If I choose “no”, then nothing happens. If I choose “yes”, then I am pretty sure it redownloads all of the files again. I would like for it to just resume where the download was cancelled. 

Thank you

### 4/5 — Feature request of possible 🙂

*2025-12-20, version 6.1*

I’m kinda surprised that this doesn’t take advantage of iOS 26 new background features, maybe in the future?

### 2/5 — Doesnt save my videos or my slideshows--wasted my money

*2025-10-24, version 6.0*

I needed my portfolio to be viewable offline and this thing doesnt work. saves the text and pages fine; does not show my slideshows or videos without internet connection. 
so pretty much useless to me. 
beware if you're buying this for media--it's easy to use, but it doesnt work for media.

### 5/5 — Very Good

*2025-06-01, version 5.7.1*

Very good app

### 1/5 — Defective

*2025-05-30, version 5.7*

This app no longer works, and Apple refused to provide a refund. Don’t waste your money.

### 4/5 — Print?

*2025-03-29, version 5.6.2*

I just purchased the app for iPad and I love how this works it’s very easy and thorough but there is no print option in the share icon which is what I needed to use. Is it hidden somewhere else? I would’ve given it five stars if there were a print option.

### 5/5 — Improvement suggestion

*2024-12-20, version 5.5*

Hi,
some websites show fake alerts to avoid downloading, 
can you add new feature to auto-click on alert button ( for example cancel button) and after showing page continue downloading?

### 3/5 — Lack basic browser functionality

*2024-11-17, version 5.4.6*

The app does work as advertised but if you try to use it as a web browser it lack very basic functionality like adding pages to favorites. I downloaded a site containing a large library of music chords and I have access to everything I need now but with the live site I was able to quickly find what I am looking for using search or add some songs to my favorites, offline version does not support my account login as I would expect and also cannot execute search, so browsing through thousands of titles to find what you are looking for defeats the purpose of offline storage. Also the app start downloading the whole site the moment I put in the URL not allowing me to browse and download selecte content. I would suggest a number of improvements if this is to become really useful.

### 5/5 — customisable, easy and just works

*2024-07-06, version 5.4.1*

Used this to download some documentation sites to read while on a flight. It does what it says on the tin and does it well.

Highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about SiteSucker

### What does SiteSucker do?

SiteSucker is an iOS application designed to automatically download entire websites from the internet. It copies webpages, style sheets, images, PDFs, and other files, replicating the site's original directory structure on your device. This allows you to browse the downloaded site offline.

### How can I use SiteSucker to browse websites offline?

Once you download a website using SiteSucker, it "localizes" the pages. This means all the necessary files are stored on your iOS device, enabling you to navigate through the site's content without an internet connection. You can access previously downloaded sites anytime.

### Is SiteSucker free to use?

Based on the provided information, SiteSucker is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for full functionality.

### What kind of content can SiteSucker download?

SiteSucker can download a wide range of website content, including webpages, style sheets (CSS), images, PDFs, and other files linked within the site. It aims to create a comprehensive offline copy of the website's structure and content.

### Can I save my download settings for future use?

Yes, SiteSucker allows you to save the current URL and download settings into a document. This feature is useful for downloading the same website repeatedly with the same configurations, ensuring consistency for future archiving or offline access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2026-08-06

Added Format HTML option to Webpage settings.

### 6.1.8 — 2026-06-06

Fixed a bug that could cause SiteSucker to crash if an error occurs while saving a web view's subresource.
Fixed a bug that could cause SiteSucker to crash if there is a problem with the web view's authentication challenge.
Fixed a bug that prevented SiteSucker from localizing URLs that have a fragment containing an HTML entity.

### 6.1.7 — 2026-05-07

Fixed a bug that could cause SiteSucker to delay downloading URLs that should not be downloaded.

### 6.1.6 — 2026-04-14

Fixed a bug that could leave a URL unlocalized if the file was downloaded via a different URL.
Incorporated optimized memory initializers where possible.
Removed an unnecessary component from data collections.

### 6.1.5 — 2026-02-15

Restored the previous method of keeping track of downloaded files.
Disabled the long press action when editing downloaded items.

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