OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle) vs PC View Mode for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle)
Access and modify records from the OPTIC server on your mobile device. Create, delete, and update entries, with offline capabilities for data and documents. Sync changes back to the server when connected.
- View and update server records
- Create and delete new records
- Offline data access and saving
- Downloadable documents and SDS
- Customizable download settings
- Syncs with OPTIC Web application
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The mobile app allows retrieval of certain number of records from the OPTIC server to view and update them on the mobile device, then saving those records back to server. New records can be created and existing ones can be deleted as well. If a connection to the OPTIC server cannnot be established, saving is done on device - with the possibility of having them uploaded to server manually or automatically as soon as a connection to server is detected. The records operate with default or or custom layouts (templates), automatically downloaded from the server after a successful login. Documents ("Resources" section) can be downloaded to device for later viewing - while disconnected from the Internet - opening with the default device applications. Similar for SDS (Safety Data Sheet) documents. Please keep in mind that the more data downloaded, the longer the waiting time is going to be. Also, extra data charges may incur from your cell service provider - therefore it is strongly recommended to download while on WiFi, as much as possible. The SETTINGS section allows customization of the volume and frequency of the downloads, as well as resetting the app anytime - with deletion of all locally stored app data, in order to free up storage space. The app complements the OPTIC System Web application and its strongest asset is the ability to operate on records and locally downloaded documents while disconnected from the Internet. For the full set of features it is recommended to use the Web application. To log in, use the same Client ID, User Name and Password which you normally would use in the Web application.
PC View Mode for Safari
This Safari extension enables true desktop website layouts on your iPhone. It forces a wider viewport, remembers site preferences, and allows one-tap switching between desktop and mobile views for a full web experience.
- Forces desktop viewport width
- Remembers site preferences
- One-tap switching
- Adjustable button position
- No data collection
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You tapped "Request Desktop Website" in Safari, and the page stayed in its mobile layout. Or a site told you "Please use a PC to access this page" and stopped you there. PC View Mode is a Safari extension that opens those sites on iPhone and iPad as the real desktop version. ▼ What it does · Tap the button once and the site switches to its desktop layout · The site is remembered, so it opens in desktop view automatically from then on · Tap the same button again to go back to the mobile layout ▼ Why it works where Safari's built-in option doesn't Safari's built-in option only changes how your browser identifies itself (the User-Agent). Your screen width stays the same, so sites that pick a layout by width stay in mobile mode. PC View Mode changes both: how the browser identifies itself and the page width it reports. That is why sites that ignored the built-in option switch to their desktop layout here. ▼ Made for · Working in company systems and admin panels (WordPress, AWS, internal tools) while away from your desk · Booking and member sites that show "desktop only" or block phones · YouTube, Amazon, eBay and Wikipedia with the full desktop UI, filters and comparison tables · Using an iPad as a laptop replacement, with sites looking exactly as they do on a PC ▼ Key features · One-tap switch between desktop and mobile view · Per-site rules remembered automatically (manage or delete them from the settings list) · Three page widths to choose from (1024px / 1280px / 1440px) · Floating button on the page: pick any of the four corners, or hide it · UI in 33 languages, with a manual language override ▼ No surprises · One-time purchase. No subscription, no in-app purchases · No ads · No data collection. All settings stay on your device Requirements: Safari on iOS 16 or later (iPhone / iPad). iOS 16.4 or later recommended. On first use, turn on PC View Mode under Settings → Safari → Extensions. A step-by-step guide is included in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle) at Free against PC View Mode for Safari's $1.99. PC View Mode for Safari's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle) is free to download; PC View Mode for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle) ships an update every 4 weeks, PC View Mode for Safari weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle) | PC View Mode for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FRIENDLY EAGLE SOFTWARE INC. | seiya kawano |
Customer experience
OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle)
PC View Mode for Safari
In-app purchases
OPTIC Mobile (Friendly Eagle)
No in-app purchases
PC View Mode for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
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