Comparison

DeskSecurium™ vs GlassBrowser

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

Head to head
About

DeskSecurium™

Features
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With DeskSecurium™ you can connect anytime and anywhere to your virtual workspace situated in the protected data center in Switzerland. Please be aware the DeskSecurium™ app is free but you need a subscription (for more information you can contact us at contact@desk-securium.ch). DeskSecurium™ can be used both as a standalone solution and as virtual desktop for the corporate SWISSSECURIUM® platform users. Key functions: • Desktop hosting inside of Switzerland • Choice between Linux or Windows 10 • Possibility to install your own software • Preinstalled software package (for the SWISSSECURIUM® platform) • Autosave on close • Support for Touch & Face ID No matter where you are or which mobile device/tablet you use, you can be sure that our app provides the most secure access to your virtual workplace in accordance with the strictest Swiss rules. With DeskSecurium™ your data is safe and protected from theft and accidental damage.

About

GlassBrowser

Organize your favorite websites into live canvases for quick access. Switch to a full-screen browsing experience with Focus Mode. Designed for Apple devices, it offers enhanced privacy and a beautiful, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Live Canvas for website organization
  • Focus Mode for full-screen browsing
  • Enhanced private browsing
  • Apple-first design
  • Flexible workspaces
  • Native iPhone and iPad experience
Features
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GlassBrowser is a modern browser built around live website canvases. Instead of managing endless tabs, organize your favorite websites in a single workspace and switch instantly into Focus Mode whenever you want a traditional full-screen browsing experience. Watch videos, monitor dashboards, browse the web, and stay productive with a browser designed specifically for Apple devices. Fast. Private. Beautiful. FEATURES • Live Canvas Arrange multiple websites in one elegant workspace. • Focus Mode Expand any website into a full browsing experience with a single tap. • Private Browsing Browse with enhanced privacy and support for reduced tracking. • Beautiful Apple-First Design Crafted for iPhone and iPad with smooth animations, dark mode support, and a clean, distraction-free interface. • Flexible Workspaces Create layouts that fit the way you browse, work, and organize information. • Built for Apple Devices Designed specifically for iPhone and iPad with a native experience throughout. GLASSBROWSER PRO Unlock additional windows, saved layouts, advanced customization, and future premium capabilities with a one-time upgrade.

Screenshots

DeskSecurium™4 screens
GlassBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskSecurium™ at none against GlassBrowser's 1. DeskSecurium™ also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.4). GlassBrowser's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price 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. GlassBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeskSecurium™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeskSecurium™ ships an update every 10 months, GlassBrowser monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DeskSecurium™ versus GlassBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeskSecurium™GlassBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALPEIN Software SWISS AGVincent Galeano

In-app purchases

None

DeskSecurium™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassBrowser

One-time1
  • GlassBrowser Pro$9.99

Questions

Is DeskSecurium™ free?
DeskSecurium™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlassBrowser free?
GlassBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeskSecurium™ or GlassBrowser have ads?
Neither DeskSecurium™ nor GlassBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeskSecurium™ or GlassBrowser?
DeskSecurium™ ships an update every 10 months, and GlassBrowser monthly. Most recently, DeskSecurium™ was updated on October 8, 2026 and GlassBrowser on October 24, 2026.

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