# Desktop PC Browser vs Openly for Chrome & Firefox

The clearest difference is ads: Openly for Chrome & Firefox at none against Desktop PC Browser's shown. Openly for Chrome & Firefox also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 24%). Desktop PC Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop PC Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Openly for Chrome & Firefox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Openly for Chrome & Firefox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 373 and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Desktop PC Browser's written reviews are positive against 44% of Openly for Chrome & Firefox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop PC Browser | Openly for Chrome & Firefox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210/reviews) | **[4.6 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openly-for-chrome-and-firefox/id1570349123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [江真 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518965183) | [Fokusek Enterprise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481172143) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop PC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Browser Subscription 1 | $0.99 | per month |
| PC Browser Subscription 1w | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Subscription 1w sale | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 sale | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 12 | $4.99 | per year |
| PC Subscription 12 sale | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- More desktop features
- Allow landscape mode
- More affordable pricing


### Openly for Chrome & Firefox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openly-for-chrome-and-firefox/id1570349123)

This app allows you to choose which browser opens a web link, bypassing your default settings. Easily select from installed browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and more to open any web page.

**Highlights:** Choose any installed browser, Open web links from anywhere, Bypass default browser settings, User-friendly interface, Supports Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| macOS Lifetime license key | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient browser access
- 💡 Useful browser management tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires payment to access full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some browsers
- 💸 Expensive for the limited features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Subscription issues and inability to uninstall
- Unresponsive UI elements

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Ability to launch browsers directly from the app
- Support for more browsers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop PC Browser free?

Desktop PC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Openly for Chrome & Firefox free?

Openly for Chrome & Firefox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Desktop PC Browser or Openly for Chrome & Firefox?

Openly for Chrome & Firefox is rated higher. Desktop PC Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Openly for Chrome & Firefox averages 4.6 from 219 ratings.

### Do Desktop PC Browser or Openly for Chrome & Firefox have ads?

Desktop PC Browser shows ads; Openly for Chrome & Firefox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop PC Browser or Openly for Chrome & Firefox?

Desktop PC Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Openly for Chrome & Firefox every 2 months. Most recently, Desktop PC Browser was updated on November 3, 2026 and Openly for Chrome & Firefox on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*