Comparison

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser vs Plonk

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

Head to head
About

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

A powerful, private web browser designed for customization and control. It offers desktop-style tab management, built-in ad and tracker blockers, and sync capabilities across devices. Personalize your browsing experience with themes, wallpapers, and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Ad Blocker
  • Tracker Blocker
  • Desktop-like tabs
  • Encrypted Sync
  • Customizable Themes & Wallpapers
  • Dark Mode for Webpages
  • Notes & Bookmarks
Features
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Vivaldi Browser is a powerful, personal, and private web browser. It comes packed with built-in features including desktop-style tabs, an Ad Blocker, tracking protection. Designed to put you back in control. Trusted by millions of users across the world. FEATURES: - Ad Blocker: Browse with minimal distractions. - Tracker Blocker: Stay protected with leading privacy and security features. - Custom Wallpapers & Themes: Pick a theme and background that matches your style. - Dark Mode for all webpages: Force Dark Mode to every website you visit. - Desktop-like tabs: Efficiently manage multiple websites at once. - Encrypted Sync: Seamlessly sync data across your mobile and desktop devices. - Notes: Jot down thoughts and ideas while browsing. - Bookmarks: Organize your favorite sites effortlessly. - Reading Lists: Save articles for offline reading. - Custom App Icon: Personalize Vivaldi's appearance on your home screen. - Switch Search Engines: Choose your preferred search engine on the fly. POWERFUL Packed with flexible features, all built in. PERSONAL You make it your own, Vivaldi adapts to you. PRIVATE We don't track you, or your behavior. DESKTOP-LIKE TABS Bring the robust tab management from your desktop to your iOS device. Vivaldi on iOS features a unique Tab Bar akin to the desktop browser. To activate or deactivate the Tab Bar, head to Vivaldi menu > Settings, and tap on "Show Tab Bar" to toggle the setting. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Never feel out of touch. Sync your data across devices with end-to-end encryption. From open tabs and saved logins to bookmarks and notes, everything is seamlessly available wherever you go. Add an extra layer of security with an encryption password. SET AS DEFAULT BROWSER Ready to make the switch? Set Vivaldi as your default browser and experience the web like never before. Here's how: Go to Settings, scroll down to Vivaldi, and select it as your Default Browser App. It's that simple! ABOUT VIVALDI With millions active users and a vibrant community of over 1.4 million members worldwide, Vivaldi is redefining what a web browser can be. At Vivaldi, we believe a browser should be powerful, personal, and private. With our unique philosophy of "respect, question, create, and deliver," we're crafting a browsing experience that adapts to you, not the other way around. Some of the links in this app are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the development of Vivaldi and keeps the web browser independent. Thank you for your support! By downloading Vivaldi, you are agreeing to the End User License Agreement at https://vivaldi.com/privacy/vivaldi-end-user-license-agreement/. Learn more about how Vivaldi handles and protects your data in our Privacy Policy at https://vivaldi.com/privacy/browser/.

About

Plonk

Visualize TV sizes and screen dimensions in your space using augmented reality. This app helps you determine the perfect screen size and viewing distance for your room before making a purchase, offering custom presets and real-time measurements.

Highlights
  • AR TV size visualizer
  • Adjustable screen dimensions (20"-120")
  • Live width and height readouts
  • AR wall placement at true scale
  • Viewing distance calculator
  • Multiple aspect ratios
  • Photo capture for comparison
Features
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Stop guessing. Plonk shows you exactly which TV size fits your room — at scale, on your wall, before you spend a dollar. Start from a common preset or adjust the diagonal from 20" to 120" and watch a clean TV outline scale to fill the screen, with width and height labeled in inches or centimeters. Aim your camera at a real wall and place a life-size AR outline to see how a 65" or 75" actually looks above the couch. Tell Plonk how far you sit and it tells you the recommended size range — relaxed for living-room viewing or cinematic for an immersive feel. Built for the moment before you buy. No accounts, no ads, no tracking — everything runs on your device. What you get - TV size visualizer with quick presets at 43, 50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches, plus +/- adjustment from 20 to 120 inches - Live width and height readouts in inches or centimeters - AR wall placement at true scale using your camera - Drag to reposition along the wall, or use two fingers to pull the TV forward onto a stand - Photo capture so you can compare placements - Viewing distance calculator: enter your seating distance, get the recommended size range, or flip it and check the right distance for a size you already have - Relaxed and cinematic viewing styles, with notes on whether 1080p, 4K or 8K matters at that distance - Multiple aspect ratios: 16:9 plus 21:9, 16:10, 4:3 and 32:9 ultrawide - Universal app for iPhone and iPad Privacy Plonk is fully on-device. There is no account, no analytics SDK, and nothing is uploaded. Camera access is used only for AR placement. Made in London. Use of this app is subject to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available in the App Store under "License Agreement" and at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser4 screens
Plonk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser at 4.7 against Plonk's 1.0. Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plonk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser has 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser ships an update fortnightly, Plonk every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser versus Plonk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivaldi Powerful Web BrowserPlonk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVivaldi TechnologiesZippy IT Solutions Ltd.

Customer experience

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

All ratings4,386 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,168 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.2%

Plonk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues with ad blocker not working consistently
  • Problems with tab syncing between devices
  • Text input lag and delays
  • Forced review prompts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to move address bar and navigation buttons to the bottom of the screen
  • Ability to set custom search engines
  • Implement a reader mode
  • Add support for browser extensions
  • Improve tab closing/management gestures
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  • Provide more customization options

Plonk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Plonk

One-time2
  • Plonk Pro$1.99
  • Plonk Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser free?
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plonk free?
Plonk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser or Plonk?
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser is rated higher. Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Plonk averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser or Plonk have ads?
Neither Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser nor Plonk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser or Plonk?
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Plonk every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser was updated on October 30, 2026 and Plonk on October 28, 2026.

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