Comparison

3tabs vs Loom

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Three-tab limit for focus
  • Quick tab switching
  • Built-in search functionality
  • Pin and preview favorites
  • Simple and easy interface
  • Websites stay loaded
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

3tabs4 screens
Loom4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3tabs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Loom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3tabs ships an update every 5 months, Loom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3tabs versus Loom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3tabsLoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (37 ratings)4.6 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVedant MalhotraHurryApp LTD

Customer experience

3tabs

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Loom

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

3tabs

One-time5
  • 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
None

Loom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3tabs free?
3tabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loom free?
Loom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3tabs or Loom?
Loom is rated higher. 3tabs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Loom averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.
Do 3tabs or Loom have ads?
Neither 3tabs nor Loom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3tabs or Loom?
3tabs ships an update every 5 months, and Loom fortnightly. Most recently, 3tabs was updated on September 2, 2026 and Loom on September 18, 2026.

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