Comparison

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs Bookmarks

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

Head to head
About

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

A highly customizable web browser for iOS that prioritizes privacy and user control. Manage multiple profiles, tabs, and downloads with advanced filtering and interface options.

Highlights
  • Private browsing mode
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Tab management and grouping
  • Ad and tracker blocking filters
  • Configurable user interface
  • File download manager
  • Website content customization
Features
Currently charting
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iCab Mobile is a web browser for iOS. iCab Mobile is customizable in almost all areas and can thus be made into your very own personal browser. PRIVACY: In private mode, no private data is saved permanently. Special private tabs increase privacy even further, with only a small loss of comfort. PROFILES/USER ACCOUNTS: Any number of profiles/user accounts can be created, with each profile having its own settings, bookmarks, etc. Profiles are suitable for an iPad that is used by the whole family, but also for users who want to separate professional and private surfing. TABS, WINDOWS: iCab Mobile can open any number of websites simultaneously in tabs. Tabs can be saved and organized in groups so that they can easily be loaded together again later. Tabs can be protected against accidental closing or overwriting. On the iPad, multiple app instances can be opened as windows (Stage Manager, Split View), even with multiple profiles simultaneously (since iOS 18). FILTERS: Filters can be used to block advertising, trackers, etc. Popular filter lists can be used directly (Easylist, AdBlock Plus, uBlock & compatible), but you can also define your own. USER INTERFACE: The user interface is freely configurable. Action, context and text selection menus, toolbars and gestures can be adapted to your own needs. ACCESSIBLE: The user interface is barrier-free and adapts to the system font size and is compatible with VoiceOver. BOOKMARKS: Bookmarks can be organized in folders. “Smart folders” create special collections based on self-defined rules (e.g. the latest bookmarks from the last 2 weeks). Colored labels allow further categorization. DOWNLOADS: Download any files and manage the files in the download manager, including unpacking/creating ZIP archives, exporting/importing, etc. SEARCH: The app offers a large list of search engines (self-expandable) that you can use to search directly on the web. It is also possible to search on the current page. WEBSITES: You can define what websites can and cannot do. Highlight important content with a highlighter, hide unwanted elements, allow buttons to be clicked automatically (e.g. for cookie messages). Control permissions for camera, microphone and sensor usage. Pro users can even inject JavaScript and CSS code into websites to customize them to their liking. EXPORT/IMPORT: All data can be exported/imported (for creating backups, data synchronization with other devices/apps) WIDGETS: Widgets allow you to control the App and open bookmarks directly from the home screen. Websites can also be displayed directly there. APPLE WATCH: Open websites directly on the Apple Watch (albeit limited). Remotely control iCab Mobile on the iPhone from the Watch. FURTHER FEATURES: - Quick starter - Configurable browser ID (UserAgent) - Full support for international domain names - Simple built-in RSS reader - Kiosk mode - a more limited version of the full-screen mode for kiosk systems. The app includes a store where you can give us a tip via InApp purchase to additionally support the further development of the app. The development of the app takes a lot of time and is a lot of work, which the low purchase price cannot cover. Te sources of income used by the big popular browsers, such as advertising, deals with search engines, tracking etc. are not an option for iCab Mobile. Tipping is completely voluntary and you won't miss out on any important features if you don't tip. However, users who tip will be given the option to change the app icon as a thank you.

About

Bookmarks

Save, organize, and manage your favorite websites and links in one central location. Utilize custom collections and tags for efficient organization and quick retrieval. Seamlessly import and export your bookmarks, with automatic syncing across your devices.

Highlights
  • Organize with custom collections
  • Filter bookmarks using tags
  • Share URLs from other apps
  • Import and export bookmarks
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Intelligent search
Features
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Collect and manage your favorite websites with Bookmarks! Save URLs and links in a central place, organize them in collections and keep track of your digital bookmarks. • Organize your bookmarks with custom collections Custom collections help you organize your bookmarks efficiently. Create collections for specific topics and assign bookmarks to them. (In-App-Purchase required) • Filter bookmarks using Tags Create as many tags as you need and assign them to your bookmarks. This helps you to quickly filter and find bookmarks. • Share URLs in other apps Use the sharing feature in other apps to save URLs and links directly in Bookmarks. You can also simply drag and drop a website onto Bookmarks to store it (only on iPad). • Import and export your bookmarks Using a desktop browser like Safari or Chrome, you can create a file containing saved URLs to import into Bookmarks. Likewise, you can create such a file with Bookmarks to import it in a desktop browser. Importing bookmarks from Safari for iOS is currently not possible due to technical limitations. (In-App-Purchase required) • iCloud-Sync Your bookmarks are always up to date on all your devices, automatically synced via iCloud. Bookmarks does not collect any tracking or analysis data, and any information is only stored securely on Apple's iCloud servers. • …and much more: Intelligent search. Favorites. Individual notes per bookmark. Dark mode. Multi-windowing (only on iPad). Drag and Drop (only on iPad).

Screenshots

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)4 screens
Bookmarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bookmarks at Free against iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s $2.99. Bookmarks also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 48%) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Bookmarks is free to download; iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $2.99 up front. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bookmarks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookmarks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 468 and 190 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Bookmarks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, Bookmarks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) versus Bookmarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Mobile (Web Browser)Bookmarks
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (468 ratings)4.4 (190 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings468 — better190
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussBenjamin Boecker

Customer experience

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

All ratings468 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews1,049 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative24.9%

Bookmarks

All ratings190 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral16.8%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Broken or unreliable video playback
  • Issues with bookmarks, history, and other data persistence
  • Problems with user agent spoofing and desktop site rendering

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved tab management and organization
  • Easier integration with cloud storage and other apps
  • Enhanced ad-blocking and content filtering capabilities
  • Streamlined user interface and onboarding experience
  • Syncing of settings and data across devices

Bookmarks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

One-time10
  • Upgrade$0.99
  • Small additional Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Upgrade plus Tip$1.99
  • Upgrade plus Generous Tip$2.99
  • Medium additional Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large additional Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Upgrade plus Extra Generous Tip$5.99
4 purchases

Bookmarks

One-time4
  • Import and Export$1.99
  • Multiple Tag Selection$2.99
  • Collection Management$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Unlock everything$9.99

Questions

Is iCab Mobile (Web Browser) free?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bookmarks free?
Bookmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Bookmarks?
Bookmarks is rated higher. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Bookmarks averages 4.4 from 190 ratings.
Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Bookmarks have ads?
Neither iCab Mobile (Web Browser) nor Bookmarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Bookmarks?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bookmarks every 4 days. Most recently, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bookmarks on September 17, 2026.

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