# Resolutioner vs Desktop Browser

The clearest difference is price: Desktop Browser at Free against Resolutioner's $0.99. Desktop Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 946). Resolutioner's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #31) and review sentiment (80% vs 65%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Desktop Browser is free to download; Resolutioner costs $0.99 up front. Resolutioner sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Desktop Browser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Resolutioner against 4.5 for Desktop Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 946 and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Resolutioner's written reviews are positive against 65% of Desktop Browser's.

Resolutioner ships an update every 33 months, Desktop Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Resolutioner | Desktop Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (946 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resolutioner/id1563852783/reviews) | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-browser-zoomable/id1568442831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 946 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #31 |
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Resolutioner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resolutioner/id1563852783)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #115 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This utility app helps you calculate and scale screen resolutions based on aspect ratios. Save and manage your frequently used resolutions for easy access. Sync your presets across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Calculate resolutions by filling in one side, Edit aspect ratios easily, Scale resolutions up or down, Save and name custom resolution presets, Edit saved presets, Sync presets via iCloud

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 Excellent for calculations
- 👍 Useful for graphic designers
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 Good for Free Fire

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Resolution not changing
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Buggy and bad
- 🐛 Cannot submit resolution
- 🐛 Screen size remains the same

**Reported bugs**

- Resolution does not change
- App does not work
- Screen size remains the same
- App is buggy
- Cannot submit resolution

**Requested features**

- Add sync to device option
- Add button to improve/submit resolution
- Allow reordering of presets for better organization
- Ability to use created scales in computer settings


### Desktop Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-browser-zoomable/id1568442831)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Developer Tools, #180 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Experience a full desktop web on your mobile device. This browser simulates a large, resizable screen to display desktop versions of websites, avoiding mobile-optimized layouts. Enjoy features like zoom control, full-screen mode, and privacy-focused data collection.

**Highlights:** Desktop website rendering, Zoomable screen (1x-3x), Full screen mode, Portrait/landscape transitions, Favorites management, UI customization, Multiple tabs (Pro), Theme customization (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Extra Tabs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🔍 Effective desktop mode
- 💡 Useful zoom feature
- 🔒 Secure browsing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and reloads
- 🔍 Inconsistent desktop mode performance
- 📱 Incompatible with some mobile apps
- 💸 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔌 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Issues connecting to local IP addresses
- Inability to use Google account login
- Blank pages when resizing or zooming
- Redirects to search engine instead of desired site

**Requested features**

- Add ad-blocking capabilities
- Implement local network access
- Allow setting as default browser
- Introduce a virtual trackpad mode
- Improve bookmark management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Resolutioner free?

Resolutioner costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Desktop Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Resolutioner or Desktop Browser?

Resolutioner and Desktop Browser are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 946 and 3.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Resolutioner or Desktop Browser have ads?

Neither Resolutioner nor Desktop Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Resolutioner or Desktop Browser?

Resolutioner ships an update every 33 months, and Desktop Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Resolutioner was updated on October 14, 2026 and Desktop Browser on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Resolutioner or Desktop Browser?

Resolutioner currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Desktop Browser at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*