3tabs vs Loom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3tabs
This browser focuses on organization and speed by limiting users to three tabs at a time. It offers quick tab switching, a built-in search function, and the ability to pin and preview favorite websites.
- Three-tab limit for focus
- Quick tab switching
- Built-in search functionality
- Pin and preview favorites
- Simple and easy interface
- Websites stay loaded
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3tabs is a a clean and secure browser that prioritizes speed and organization! Organization: 3tabs limits you to only three tabs. This way you focus on keeping your most important websites open. Pin and Search: You can directly search from within 3tabs. You can also add and preview as many favorites as you want! Time Saving: With 3tabs you can easily switch between tabs with just one tap. The websites always stay loaded up. Simple: 3tabs has a very simple and easy to use interface.
Loom
This browser prioritizes your security with a unique PIN lock system, separate from device biometrics. It automatically deletes data after incorrect PIN attempts and locks when you switch apps. Your browsing history and personal data are never tracked or shared.
- Custom 6-digit PIN security
- Automatic data deletion on incorrect PIN attempts
- Auto-lock when switching apps
- No tracking or sharing of browsing data
- Intuitive tab management
- Bookmark organization
- Dark and light mode themes
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Loom is a privacy-first browser designed for users who prioritise security. Featuring a unique 6-digit PIN lock system, separate from your device’s biometric security, Loom ensures that your browsing remains private and accessible only through a PIN you set up. Key Features: - Custom PIN Security – Protect your browser with a secure 6-digit PIN, safely stored in your Apple Keychain. - Automatic Data Deletion – Multiple incorrect PIN attempts will automatically erase stored data, safeguarding your sensitive information. - Auto-Lock – Loom automatically locks when you switch apps, requiring your PIN to regain access, keeping your browsing secure. - Complete Privacy – Your browsing habits, history, and personal data are never stored, tracked, or shared. - Tab Management – Effortlessly switch between multiple sites with intuitive tab controls. - Bookmarks – Save and organise your favourite sites for quick access. - Easy Sharing – Share web content seamlessly with friends and across social platforms. - Enhanced Privacy Controls – Manage history, cookies, and stored data with ease. - Dark & Light Mode – Choose a theme that suits your preference, day or night. Loom is the ideal browser for anyone who values discreet and secure web browsing, whether handling sensitive work data or browsing on public Wi-Fi. Download Loom today and take control of your online privacy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loom at none against 3tabs's 5. Loom also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). 3tabs's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. 3tabs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Loom asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loom holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 29 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 3tabs's written reviews are positive against 50% of Loom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
3tabs ships an update every 5 months, Loom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3tabs | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (37 ratings) | 4.6 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vedant Malhotra | HurryApp LTD |
Customer experience
3tabs
Loom
In-app purchases
3tabs
- Tip Tier 1$0.99
- Tip Tier 2$1.99
- Tip Tier 3$2.99
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- Tip Tier 4$3.99
- Tip Tier 5$4.99
Loom
No in-app purchases








