Comparison

Plainly vs Page Dash

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

Head to head
About

Plainly

Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Full-screen browsing experience
  • Intuitive tab switching
  • Buttonless interface option
  • Passcode protection for privacy
  • Dark mode support
  • Quick history clearing
Features
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars – just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.

About

Page Dash

Features
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PageDash transforms how you view web content by providing a simple, fullscreen experience free from distractions. KEY FEATURES: • Fullscreen Web Viewing - Display any website in a clean, immersive interface • Distraction-Free Experience - Focus on content without browser UI elements • Simple Controls - Double-tap anywhere to toggle the settings button • Custom URL Support - Set any dashboard or web page as your fullscreen view • Minimalist Design - Enjoy web content without clutter PageDash is perfect for: • Creating information dashboards for home or office • Displaying monitoring systems or status pages • Setting up kiosk displays for businesses • Reading web content without distractions • Focusing on web applications without browser chrome PageDash keeps your viewing experience straightforward and clean. Set your preferred URL once, and PageDash will present it in a fullscreen, immersive view every time you open the app. Our app requires minimal permissions - just internet access to load your selected web page. We don't collect your data or track your browsing habits. Download PageDash today for a cleaner way to view web content on your device.

Screenshots

Plainly4 screens
Page Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Page Dash at Free against Plainly's $0.99. Page Dash also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Page Dash is free to download; Plainly costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Plainly versus Page Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlainlyPage Dash
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJustin ChengMATCHLAB PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Plainly

No in-app purchases

None

Page Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plainly free?
Plainly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Page Dash free?
Page Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plainly or Page Dash have ads?
Neither Plainly nor Page Dash shows ads.

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