# Web Captain — Change User-Agent like a boss! > Mobile browser utility for changing User-Agents and managing browsing sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by Pierre DiAvisoo.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-captain/id1296674405 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pierre DiAvisoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/700641774) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 2.67/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 11 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-10-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-captain/id1296674405/reviews.md ## What is Web Captain? Control your browsing experience, like a Web Captain! [+] Change User-Agent seamlessly while browsing! Just tap the anchor icon at the bottom to bring up the User-Agent selector. [?] What's a User-Agent? A string identifying what browser and OS you're using when visiting a website. If you're developing a website and want to see how it reacts to different User-Agents, or if you simply want to be in charge over your User-Agent, THIS FEATURE IS HEAVEN! [+] Choose between hundreds of predefined User-Agents, categorised for easy lookup! [+] Find-In-Page feature to search (and highlight) words or sentences! [+] Optional feature to hide images while browsing, de-cluttering your browsing experience! [+] Fast and easy switching between browser windows [+] History management [+] Bookmarks manager [+] Back and Forward arrows placed for easy access when holding your device with only one hand! Visit our landing page here: http://www.diavisoo.com/webcaptain/ Terms & conditions: http://www.diavisoo.com/webcaptain/terms.txt Privacy policy: http://www.diavisoo.com/webcaptain/privacy_policy.txt ## Key features - Change User-Agent - Hundreds of predefined User-Agents - Find-In-Page search - Hide images option - Fast window switching - History management - Bookmarks manager ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-captain/id1296674405/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Worst Tool *2023-06-20* Doesn’t work at all really, avoid don’t waste your money. ### 4/5 — Good, but Could be Great with Updates *2020-07-05, version 1.1* 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 ### 3/5 — Does what it says, but... *2019-06-05* 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. ### 1/5 — Save your money *2019-05-23* Poor app don’t buy ### 1/5 — Does user agent switching but not much else *2019-05-03* Stuck in portrait mode for me so not very usable. Could not find a way to enable pop ups in additional tabs ### 4/5 — Unlocks The Secret Tech Web *2019-03-27, version 1.1* I use Web Captain to enjoy WAP mobile Internet which works well at 2G or throttled speeds. It has a variety of agents, and even tabs and bookmarks, but it needs landscape browsing support. The devs released an update in March 2019, so hopefully we can encourage them to add it. It has agents for search bots, game consoles, and browser programs to allow programmers to test how sites adapt to different devices. Being a mobile user from the early 2000s, I know User Agent switching is one of the niftiest tricks on the web to save bandwith and get fast results on a slow connection. These days with MVNOs like Straight Talk and mega carriers like T-Mobile throttling users to 128k when they exceed data caps on "unlimited" plans, mobile internet slows to 2G or about what it was in the early 2000s. How we handled that was by using WAP or Wireless Access Protocol websites designed for those speeds. Many sites would adapt to the WAP version if WAP device was detected, and many still do because of inexpensive flip phones still on the market and some countries. A couple examples is Google and How Stuff Works. You can search using "mobile" category on Google WAP to find more WAP sites, but many of them have been taken down in today's web. Google WAP has search, images, and news. Also, send Google feedback while using Google WAP so they know it is still needed ! Google and Yahoo used to offer a feature to adapt any site to WAP view. Bringing this back would truly unlock the potential of WAP and 2G. Be sure to send Google feedback about this if you're interested. I use WAP Phones > Blackberry (Google WAP) as my User Agent and go to Google. ### 1/5 — Why is there no option to clear cookies? *2018-09-29, version 1.0* I would change this review to 5 star if it provided a simple option to clear cookies, instead of just clear history. Clearing the history does NOT clear the cookies. I have to uninstall the app and reinstall it just to truly clear the cookies. Dev please fix! **Developer response:** Clearing cookies is now available in v1.1! Thanks for the feedback! Let me know if you have any other feature requests :) ## Frequently asked questions about Web Captain ### 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. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2020-10-18 * It's now possible to add custom user-agents! ### 1.1 — 2019-03-27 * iPad support! * Clearing history or cache will also clear all cookies!! * Several bug fixes. Enjoy :) ### 1.0 — 2017-10-25 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Web Captain | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PartTake](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parttake/id1526275639) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Tag Configuration](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-configuration/id1511613008) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [Pico Buddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pico-buddy/id6502399055) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [Tanker - The Sounding App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanker-the-sounding-app/id1442173028) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [3D Shape Identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-shape-identifier/id1643699302) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Knot Guide HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide-hd/id374225992) | 4.1 (23) | $4.99 | Utilities | ## More apps by Pierre DiAvisoo - [Point Farm Animals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-farm-animals/id1071673607) - [Listen Farm Animals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-farm-animals/id1072383721) - [Learn Farm Animals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-farm-animals/id1076107876) - [One Should Go - Farm Animals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-should-go-farm-animals/id1076170787) All apps by Pierre DiAvisoo: https://appshunter.io/developer/700641774 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*