Plainly vs HootArk Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Full-screen browsing experience
- Intuitive tab switching
- Buttonless interface option
- Passcode protection for privacy
- Dark mode support
- Quick history clearing
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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.
HootArk Browser
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HootArk is a mobile browser with AI inside. Use it like any browser. Use it for Web3 when you need to. BROWSE AS USUAL Open sites, search, switch tabs. Fast, familiar, made for one hand. AI WHEN YOU WANT IT Long page? Get a short summary. Unsure about a site? Get a clearer read before you go further. Help is there; it does not take over. READY FOR WEB3 Built for the open web — including Web3 — without making crypto the whole product. If you never need that, HootArk still works as a clean everyday browser. Simple. Private by design. No extra apps for the basic job of opening the internet. Learn more: https://hootark.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HootArk Browser at Free against Plainly's $0.99. HootArk Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
HootArk Browser is free to download; Plainly costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Plainly | HootArk Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Justin Cheng | X Browser Limited |
In-app purchases
Plainly
No in-app purchases
HootArk Browser
No in-app purchases
