Web Captain

Web Captain

Change User-Agent like a boss!

6 ratings
7 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 25, 2017
  • October 18, 2020

Features

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About

Take control of your mobile browsing experience by easily changing your User-Agent string. Access hundreds of predefined options, search within pages, and manage your browsing history and bookmarks efficiently.

Change User-Agent
Hundreds of predefined User-Agents
Find-In-Page search
Hide images option
Fast window switching
History management
Bookmarks manager
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What's New in Web Captain

1.2

October 18, 2020

* It's now possible to add custom user-agents!

User reviews

Worst Tool

Doesn’t work at all really, avoid don’t waste your money.

Good, but Could be Great with Updates

Wish it was able to be updated or modified by the user to be able to include more modern or customized setups. But for everything it does do now, it works great and I am not regretting the purchase at all, which is something that most paid apps just aren’t able to compete with these days. Thanks

Does what it says, but...

The app does what it says and allows you to change the agent. But, the purpose of changing the agent on....say, an iphone....is to not be limited to the “baby internet”. With web Captain, you change the agent but it locks you in “portrait mode”. IOW; the screen won’t rotate so even though you now have the “full” internet, you’re stuck with choosing to either stare a tiny letters or expanding the screen to where you can’t see the whole web page without scrolling left.
All your saved passwords are not accessible in Web Captain either, you need to re-enter them.
I didn’t expect this app to be a complete “stand alone” browser option, but rather an app that allowed me to change the agent on my existing browsers. I guess I should have paid closer attention to what I was buying.
So, it works as it should. I just didn’t expect to be (essentially) be adding another browser to my iphone.
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Save your money

Poor app don’t buy

Does user agent switching but not much else

Stuck in portrait mode for me so not very usable.

Could not find a way to enable pop ups in additional tabs

Developer apps

FAQ

What is a User-Agent in Web Captain?

A User-Agent is a string that identifies your browser and operating system to websites. Web Captain allows you to change this string to test website compatibility or alter your browsing identity.

How do I change my User-Agent in Web Captain?

To change your User-Agent, tap the anchor icon at the bottom of the screen to open the User-Agent selector. You can then choose from hundreds of predefined options.

Does Web Captain have ads?

No, Web Captain does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers its features without interruption from ads.

What platforms does Web Captain support?

Web Captain is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

How often is Web Captain updated?

The latest version of Web Captain was released on October 18, 2020. The app was initially released on October 25, 2017.

What is the age rating for Web Captain?

Web Captain has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content suitable for mature users.

Can I search for text within web pages using Web Captain?

Yes, Web Captain includes a 'Find-In-Page' feature that allows you to search for and highlight specific words or sentences within the current web page.

What is the price of Web Captain?

Web Captain is a paid application, priced at $2.99.