Comparison

iHost vs Teak Browser

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

Head to head
About

iHost

Create and share webpages directly from your iOS device. Features a built-in code editor with syntax highlighting for multiple languages and easy file sharing to continue your work on a computer. Ideal for developers on the go.

Highlights
  • Local web server
  • File sharing
  • Built-in code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Web inspection tools
  • HTML Live support
Features
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iHost is a local server on your iOS device! You can easily share files and create a webpage all from your iOS device so that anyone on your network can see your creation. There is a built in code editor with syntax highlighting for multiple languages with a beautiful clean user interface. You can save the files with any extension meaning you can take off where you left on your computer with easy file sharing. iHost can work with HTML Live and Web Inspect to create an array of amazing web tools that will help you code on the go to become a better developer. Localhost was brought to you from: https://github.com/swisspol/GCDWebServer

About

Teak Browser

This browser offers a streamlined and private web experience with built-in ad blocking, user script support, and multiple search engine options. It features a minimalist design, reading mode, and PDF generation for enhanced productivity and focused content consumption.

Highlights
  • User script support (Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey)
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Multiple search engine options
  • Web page dark mode
  • Reading mode for focused content
  • PDF generation
  • iCloud bookmark sync
Features
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Teak Browser is a powerful iOS browser built for Userscripts. Run Userscripts directly on iPhone and iPad with desktop-class flexibility. Fully compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey, and supports AdGuard rules for advanced content blocking. Simple, fast, private, and designed for power users. Core Features • Full Userscript support • Compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey • AdGuard compatible content blocking • Built-in adblock plus • Privacy protection and tracking prevention • Support setting as system default browser • No push notifications, no news feed, no ads • Start in milliseconds Browsing Experience • Web page dark mode • Reading mode for immersive reading • Built-in translation for hundreds of languages • Desktop/mobile site switching • Prevent automatic jumps to App Store • Prevent automatic jumps to other apps • In-page search: find text within web pages • Pull down to refresh web pages • Scheduled refresh • Multiple search engines: Google, Bing, Brave, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Baidu, Startpage, and more Media & Productivity • Video Picture-in-Picture • Easy PDF generation • Print and create PDF • View picture mode • Batch save and share pictures • Perfect support for long-press menus • Convenient sharing and downloading iPhone & iPad Optimized • Perfect for iOS 26 • Perfect for iPadOS 26 • iPad multi-window support • Split-screen and Stage Manager support • iPhone address bar supports top and bottom positioning Customization • Minimalist homepage • Custom wallpapers • Customize immersive wallpapers • URL shortcut input • Quickly open and copy URLs Sync & Privacy • iCloud bookmark sync • Private / incognito browsing • No browsing history, cookies, or cache saved in incognito mode • Synced bookmarks and data are stored in your private iCloud database • Teak never uploads your passwords or browsing activity QR Features • Scan QR codes with front and rear cameras • Recognize QR codes from images • Generate QR codes for links Why Teak Browser Unlike traditional mobile browsers, Teak Browser gives you more control over the web. Install Userscripts, customize websites, improve productivity, and browse with desktop-level flexibility on iOS. Teak Pro Subscription • Monthly, Yearly plans available • Payment charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited after purchase Terms of Use: https://teakbrowser.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://teakbrowser.app/privacy/ Contact Email: teakapp@outlook.com

Screenshots

iHost4 screens
Teak Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Teak Browser at 71% against iHost's 44%. Teak Browser also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). iHost's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. iHost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Teak Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Teak Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iHost's written reviews are positive against 71% of Teak Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHost ships an update every 5 days, Teak Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iHost versus Teak Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHostTeak Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (52 ratings)4.5 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperINNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED阳 刘

Customer experience

iHost

All ratings52 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral33.3%
Negative22.2%

Teak Browser

All ratings43 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative17.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iHost

One-time1
  • iHosts Pro Features$4.99
3 purchases

Teak Browser

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$6.99

Questions

Is iHost free?
iHost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teak Browser free?
Teak Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHost or Teak Browser?
Teak Browser is rated higher. iHost averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Teak Browser averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.
Do iHost or Teak Browser have ads?
Neither iHost nor Teak Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHost or Teak Browser?
iHost ships an update every 5 days, and Teak Browser every 10 days. Most recently, iHost was updated on October 7, 2026 and Teak Browser on October 16, 2026.

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