Comparison

iRetro vs Pure Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

iRetro

Explore how websites looked in the past using the Wayback Machine API. This browser offers a retro design for an immersive experience and can also be used for modern web browsing with a minimalistic interface. It's completely free with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • View past website versions
  • Powered by Wayback Machine API
  • Retro design for atmosphere
  • Modern web browsing
  • Minimalistic interface
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Have you ever wonder how the Facebook, Yahoo or [[put your favorite website here]] looked like 10 years ago? Or 15? Now you can do this with our browser powered by Wayback Machine API*! Just set the date and that’s it - you’re in the past! The app has retro design for the deep diving into the atmosphere of oldschool web. The app can also browse the modern web, you can use it as regular browser. It has a simple minimalistic interface and, therefore, unlike other browsers, it won’t be able to spy on you :-) The app is absolutely free and not contains any ads or in-app purchases. Have a nice trip to the past, fun present and bright future! * For more information visit http://archive.org/

About

Pure Web Browser

Experience lightning-fast internet browsing with essential features for performance and simplicity. Enjoy private browsing, ad blocking, and customizable settings for a seamless online experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast browsing
  • Dark mode with customization
  • Tabbed and full-screen browsing
  • Private browsing and adblock
  • Password management
  • Download manager
  • Reader view
Features
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Pure Web Browser is the ultimate lite and fast browser for iOS users who want performance and simplicity in one app. It delivers lightning-fast browsing with essential features to improve your online experience. Enjoy dark mode, tabbed browsing, and swipe gestures for seamless navigation. Pure provides private browsing, adblock, and password management to keep you secure online. User Interface Features - Dark Mode - Dark Mode Style Options (Static/Dynamic) - Tabbed Browsing - Full-Screen Browsing - Font and Color Customization - Swipe Gestures Support - Keyboard Shortcuts Support Browsing Features - Sortable Bookmarks and Bookmark Folders - Download Manager - Find on Page - Reader View - Request Desktop Site - Website Translator - Search Suggestions - Change/Add Default Search Engine - Capture Website Screenshot - Autofill Passwords - Change User Agent - Manage MIME Types - Individual Website Settings - Adjust Video Playback Speed Privacy & Security Features - Adblock - Unlock with Passcode/Touch ID - Private Browsing - Password Management - Clear Website Data

Screenshots

iRetro4 screens
Pure Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRetro at 4.6 against Pure Web Browser's 4.1. iRetro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Pure Web Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume 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. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iRetro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRetro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of iRetro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pure Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRetro ships an update every 24 months, Pure Web Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRetro versus Pure Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRetroPure Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94 ratings) — better4.1 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperQURAI SOFTWARE - FZCOPrasomsak Khunmuen

Customer experience

iRetro

All ratings94 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.4%

Pure Web Browser

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

None

iRetro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pure Web Browser

One-time1
  • Remove in-app ads$0.99

Questions

Is iRetro free?
iRetro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Web Browser free?
Pure Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iRetro or Pure Web Browser?
iRetro is rated higher. iRetro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Pure Web Browser averages 4.1 from 43 ratings.
Do iRetro or Pure Web Browser have ads?
Pure Web Browser shows ads; iRetro does not.
Which is updated more often, iRetro or Pure Web Browser?
iRetro ships an update every 24 months, and Pure Web Browser every 3 months. Most recently, iRetro was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pure Web Browser on September 21, 2026.

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