Pure Web Browser vs Skitter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Lightning-fast browsing
- Dark mode with customization
- Tabbed and full-screen browsing
- Private browsing and adblock
- Password management
- Download manager
- Reader view
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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
Skitter
Quickly search using DuckDuckGo with instant search and history saving. Easily switch between DuckDuckGo and Google searches. Focuses solely on search functionality for a streamlined experience.
- Instant DuckDuckGo search
- Search history saving
- One-tap search engine switching
- Privacy-focused search
- Streamlined settings
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- Search by DuckDuckGo or Ecosia Start a search immediately by launching Skitter or performing quick actions. - Search History Get the convenience by saving your searches on your device without losing privacy. - Focus on Search Everything not directly related to search can be found in Settings. - Fallback to Google Convert DuckDuckGo or Ecosia searches to Google searches and the other way around with one tap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skitter at none against Pure Web Browser's 1. Skitter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pure Web Browser's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (43 vs 7). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Skitter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pure Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Web Browser has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of Skitter's.
Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, Skitter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure Web Browser | Skitter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (43 ratings) — better | 3.7 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Prasomsak Khunmuen | Jierong Li |
Customer experience
Pure Web Browser
Skitter
In-app purchases
Pure Web Browser
- Remove in-app ads$0.99
Skitter
No in-app purchases
