# Desktop Browser vs Pocket Actions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Actions at 100% against Desktop Browser's 65%. Pocket Actions also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Desktop Browser's advantage is chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Browser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Actions asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Browser | Pocket Actions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-browser-zoomable/id1568442831/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) | [Yuki Yoshinaga](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788859844) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Developer Tools, #178 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


### Pocket Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-actions/id6790413316)

This app allows you to execute GitHub Actions and Google Apps Script directly from your iPhone. It offers a streamlined dashboard for managing multiple repositories and simplifies running web apps with a single tap. A free tier is available with daily and weekly run limits, which can be removed with a premium upgrade.

**Highlights:** Cross-repo Actions dashboard, Auto-detects workflow_dispatch inputs, Filter and save frequently used repos, One-tap GAS Web App runs, No backend required, Free tier with run limits

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop Browser free?

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

### Is Pocket Actions free?

Pocket Actions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Desktop Browser or Pocket Actions have ads?

Neither Desktop Browser nor Pocket Actions shows ads.

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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.*