Comparison

Bolt Browser and Documents vs Desktop PC Browser

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

Head to head
About

Bolt Browser and Documents

A private and secure mobile browser with built-in file management. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your data with biometrics, and manage documents for offline access. It also offers media playback features for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Zero-configuration ad blocking
  • Private browsing by default
  • Biometric app data security
  • Document and media import
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Picture in Picture mode
  • Offline file preview
Features
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Bolt browser is private, secure, productivity-oriented browser and file manager trusted by millions of users. It comes bundled with unique and most wanted features: - Zero-configuration ad blocking: browse with no distraction, save mobile data and battery life - Private browsing by default - Secure access to app data with biometrics - Import documents and media from Files and Photos - Adjustable playback speed and Picture in Picture (perfect for lectures) - Save documents and files for offline preview* *Some resources are unavailable due to third-party copyright restrictions.

About

Desktop PC Browser

Browse the web with full desktop functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Easily switch between desktop and mobile versions of websites, enjoy safe browsing with biometric authentication, and save frequently visited URLs.

Highlights
  • View webpages with full desktop functionality
  • Switch between desktop and mobile website versions
  • Multiple user agent choices
  • Safe browsing with Touch ID/Face ID
  • Favorite and add common URLs
  • Long screenshot of webpages
Features
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Desktop PC Browser Allows You To View Webpage With Full Desktop Functionality On Your iPhone Or iPad Device. 【Resolved the pain point that some websites cannot use the full function normally on mobile phones! 】 + 【Easy switch】 between the computer version and mobile version of the website + Multiple browser choices【user agent】 + Super【Safe Browsing】, support Touch ID/Face ID + Favorite and add【commonly used URL】to home page + Webpage content【long screenshot】, convenient and efficient The existence of the Desktop PC Browser is to create value and increase productivity when you can't get to your computer at hand. --------Subscription Instructions---------- · Subscription content: - Unlock PC browser - Access all user agent & user agent update regularly - Unlimited Favorite website · Subscription price: $1.99/month, $6.99/half a year, please refer to the in-app price for details When confirming the purchase, the subscription fee is charged through the iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Within 24 hours before the end of the current period, a renewal fee will be charged and the renewal fee will be determined. After purchase, you can go to account settings, manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal. Privacy Policy: https://juejin.im/post/6856575728378052615 Terms of Service: https://juejin.im/post/6856580169554100231

Screenshots

Bolt Browser and Documents3 screens
Desktop PC Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bolt Browser and Documents at none against Desktop PC Browser's 7. Bolt Browser and Documents also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 24%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Desktop PC Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Desktop PC Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bolt Browser and Documents asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bolt Browser and Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt Browser and Documents has 226K ratings behind it against 337, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Bolt Browser and Documents's written reviews are positive against 24% of Desktop PC Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt Browser and Documents ships an update every 6 months, Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bolt Browser and Documents versus Desktop PC Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBolt Browser and DocumentsDesktop PC Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (226K ratings) — better4.4 (337 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings226K — better337
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDanyil Vasilenko江真 刘

Customer experience

Bolt Browser and Documents

All ratings226,033 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,723 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative34.4%

Desktop PC Browser

All ratings337 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.2%

User reviews

Bolt Browser and Documents

From 226K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline music player
  • 🚀 Continuous music playback
  • 👍 Great for downloading and listening to music
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful features like sleep timer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Downloading/conversion issues after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Music playback issues when phone is locked or app is minimized
  • 📢 Excessive ads and intrusive ad experience

Desktop PC Browser

From 337 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 👍 Useful for watching things
  • 👍 Ads not intrusive (one review)

Room to improve

  • 광고 Excessive ads
  • 💸 Overpriced subscription
  • 🚫 Unusable with ads
  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 🚫 Not secure

Bugs and requests

Bolt Browser and Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Download button/option not appearing after updates
  • Inability to download/convert videos anymore
  • App crashing on launch or during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add playlist creation and management
  • Ability to transfer downloaded content to new devices
  • Add account/cloud sync to preserve downloaded content
  • Improve music playback reliability when app is in background

Desktop PC Browser

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't open other apps
  • Site errors on mobile
  • Google sign-in blocked
  • Ads appear after one use
  • App crashes/doesn't work

Requested features

3 requests
  • More desktop features
  • Allow landscape mode
  • More affordable pricing

In-app purchases

None

Bolt Browser and Documents

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Desktop PC Browser

Subscriptions7
  • PC Browser Subscription 1$0.991 Month
  • PC Browser Subscription 1w3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • PC Subscription 1w sale7 Days trial$0.997 Days
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  • PC Browser Subscription 63 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 6 sale6 Months trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 123 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • PC Subscription 12 sale$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Bolt Browser and Documents free?
Bolt Browser and Documents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desktop PC Browser free?
Desktop PC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bolt Browser and Documents or Desktop PC Browser?
Bolt Browser and Documents is rated higher. Bolt Browser and Documents averages 4.8 out of 5 from 226K ratings, while Desktop PC Browser averages 4.4 from 337 ratings.
Do Bolt Browser and Documents or Desktop PC Browser have ads?
Both Bolt Browser and Documents and Desktop PC Browser show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolt Browser and Documents or Desktop PC Browser?
Bolt Browser and Documents ships an update every 6 months, and Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Bolt Browser and Documents was updated on September 29, 2026 and Desktop PC Browser on September 28, 2026.

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