CheckSite vs SoloWeb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CheckSite
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CheckSite: find potential problems in HTML and CSS When making websites, you need to keep an eye on two types of standards: the official web standards, which are checked by the W3C Validator, and the unofficial standard of making sure that your website actually works as intended on all commonly used browsers. The advantage of using CheckSite is that it checks both, and that it does it automatically for all pages within your website. When done, CheckSite will produce an overview of all potential issues found in all pages, including an easy-to-read summary. Main features β’ CheckSite is fast and user friendly β’ Checks against both web standards, known issues, and best practices β’ Finds links to other pages in your website and checks them as well β’ Gives an easy-to-read summary of the results The checks β’ Browser compatibility (e.g. does the page use constructs that are known to cause problems in certain browsers?) β’ SEO (e.g. does the page adhere to SEO guidelines?) β’ User experience (e.g. does the page have a favicon?) β’ Internationalization (e.g. does the page use UTF-8 encoding?) If you like our app, please rate it in the Mac App Store so that we can use your feedback and keep creating updates.
SoloWeb
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SoloWeb is your personal workspace designed to transform any website into a standalone app on your Home Screen. Tired of digging through endless browser tabs? SoloWeb streamlines your iPhone and iPad experience: App-Like Experience: Place your most-visited sites on the Home Screen, just like real apps. Instant Access: Stop searching and start tapping. Open URLs instantly without the browser clutter. Complete Customization: Personalize your shortcuts with custom icons and names for a clean, aesthetic look. Simply register a URL, and SoloWeb makes it feel like a native PWA. Itβs time to evolve your Home Screen beyond the limits of a standard browser. β WHO IS SOLOWEB FOR? Users who want one-tap access to specific websites. Home Screen enthusiasts who love custom icon themes. Professionals and hobbyists who manage multiple sites by category. Anyone tired of the hassle of switching between browser tabs. β KEY FEATURES Seamless Browsing: Registered sites feel like standalone apps. Focus on the content without distracting browser menus. Custom Icon Management: Set unique icons for every site to create a truly "My App" aesthetic. Powerful Widget Support: Turn your Home Screen into a control panel. [Free] Register 1 site in a Small Widget. [Premium] Place up to 2 sites (Small), 4 sites (Medium), or 8 sites (Large). [Premium] Control Center Integration: Access your favorite sites instantly from any screen. β FROM "BROWSING" TO "SELECTING" SoloWeb isn't just another browser for surfing the web. Itβs a tool to put your most valuable digital spaces front and center. Make your favorite sites the stars of your Home Screen. Experience a smarter, faster, and more organized way to connect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckSite at none against SoloWeb's 1. CheckSite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). SoloWeb's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SoloWeb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CheckSite asks for nothing beyond the download.
CheckSite ships an update every 13 months, SoloWeb every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CheckSite | SoloWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Colorize | SATOKO ISHIDA |
In-app purchases
CheckSite
No in-app purchases
SoloWeb
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