# WAS: User-Agent Switcher — Open desktop site, web browser

> Browser to switch between mobile and desktop website views by changing user-agent strings. (iPhone/iPad app by Andreii Simaranov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/was-user-agent-switcher/id6450197198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andreii Simaranov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676912439)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: $2.49
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 92 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany) and 26 more
- Released: 2023-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/was-user-agent-switcher/id6450197198/reviews.md

## What is WAS?

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!

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/was-user-agent-switcher/id6450197198/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 垃圾

*2025-10-16*

完全用不了

**Developer response:** Hello. Please try latest ap update! Thank you for your feedback.

### 5/5 — Works but has one major issue

*2025-05-13*

It does indeed work, but you can only have one tab open at a time, which is pretty tedious to deal with and hopefully something that could potentially be added in the future.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! Multi-tab support is on our roadmap for an upcoming version — stay tuned!

### 5/5 — Браузер

*2025-03-11*

Хороший анонимный браузер 
С большим количеством машин 👍

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to know that you’ve had a positive experience with our app ❤️

### 3/5 — Really works, but could use a lil extra.

*2025-03-01*

So in my long user experience, using an iOS device to spoof user agents is not always easy nor successful. This right here app actually does fool websites into your running, say, chrome on a desktop. But, the UI leaves something to be desired and share sheet integration is sorely missed.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to know that you’ve had a positive experience with our app ❤️

### 5/5 — Provides a real PC desktop browser experience.

*2024-09-29*

I have some websites that do not go into full desktop mode using Safari and other browsers, despite selecting desktop mode. This is caused by an incorrect user agent being passed.

WAS lets me select a Windows chrome user agent (among many others or you can build your own), and those websites now display the same as they do on my Windows PC. 

This is not full featured browser. You won't find things like bookmarks. It's really designed for testing. However, in my specific use case, it works great. I'm glad the developer continues to support it.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to know that you’ve had a positive experience with our app ❤️

### 5/5 — the best!

*2024-09-14*

the best! From Pretty Boy Lobster

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to know that you’ve had a positive experience with our app ❤️

### 1/5 — Not working with Crunchyroll website

*2024-09-08*

I have tried all user agents of this app, but they do not work with crunchyroll website. It gets stuck on “verify that you are human” page and cannot load further. 
Kindly fix the issue so that I can watch Crunchyroll on the inbuilt browser.

### 1/5 — wont stop charging me

*2024-08-15*

stop

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We regret that your experience with our app did not meet your expectations. Please let us know in more detail what specifically disappointed you so we can improve our app. 🙏

### 1/5 — iPadでiPhone向けページを表示できるが…

*2024-07-27*

メリット
・iPadでiPhone向けページを表示できる
(=Amazonなどでスマホ向けページを表示できる)

デメリット
・日本語なし
・タブ、履歴一覧、お気に入り機能すらない
(Clear Historyというボタンはあるが)
・UIが使いづらい
・iPadのSplit Viewが使えない

恐らく、iPhone/iPadでuserAgentを変えて別端末向けページを検証するためのアプリだと思うが、、
それにしても機能が貧弱過ぎる
検証目的で利用目的が明確じゃないなら、インストールする意味はない
(100円なので損するほどではないが)

**Developer response:** フィードバックありがとうございます。履歴とブックマーク機能を追加しました。マルチタブ機能は次のバージョンで対応予定です。今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。

### 4/5 — A nice effort, but some issues

*2024-03-09*

I applaud the developer for creating a web browser that can switch user agents. You can even create your own. 

I think there should be a trial option as I found issues that, imo, were problematic for me:
 - user agent string feature does work on the opening page, but I found it unreliable on subsequent pages such as a menu selection on a website
 - No share sheet functionality
 - No bookmarking or multiple windows (at least that I can find)
 - Features that don't seem to do anything (clear history, share URL) 
- Would be nice if there were documentation on some of the settings. 
 
With a bit more polish and maturity, I think this app could be very helpful, especially for developers trying to test different browsers. Still, as it is, it's the one of the few browsers I've found that has multiple user agents built in. Even better, the user agents are fairly current.

## Frequently asked questions about WAS

### What is the price of WAS?

WAS costs $2.49 to purchase. This is a one-time fee and does not involve any recurring subscription costs.

### How often is WAS updated?

The latest version of WAS was released on March 20, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development.

### What devices does WAS support?

WAS is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This allows for testing and browsing across different Apple ecosystems.

### What is the age rating for WAS?

WAS has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of web browsing and the potential for users to access mature content.

### Can I add my own user agents to WAS?

Yes, WAS allows you to easily add or create your own user-agent strings if the built-in options are not sufficient for your needs.

### Does WAS require an internet connection?

As a web browser, WAS requires an internet connection to load and display websites. However, the switching functionality itself does not require constant data.

### What makes WAS useful for developers?

WAS is valuable for developers as it allows them to test how their websites render on various mobile and desktop user agents without needing physical devices or emulators.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-05-02

WAS 2.1.1
- Improved overall stability
Leave good reviews and ratings if you like the app!

### 2.1 — 2026-04-17

WAS 2.1
- Tabs support
- Some fixes
Leave good reviews and ratings if you like the app!

### 2.0.1 — 2026-04-16

WAS 2.0.1
- Improved overall stability, fixed bugs
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### 2.0 — 2026-04-05

WAS 2.0
- Added new translations
- New options for browser
- History and Bookmarks support
- Search engine selection support
- Improved overall stability, fixed bugs
Leave good reviews and ratings if you like the app!

### 1.7 — 2026-03-20

WAS 1.7
- Updated user-agents list
- Added viewport option
- Improved overall stability, fixed bugs
Leave good reviews and ratings if you like the app!

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