Comparison

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs DTNet

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

DTNet

Browse desktop versions of websites, including high-definition images and videos. Features include ad skipping for YouTube, Picture-in-Picture mode, and user script support for advanced customization. Offers privacy and dark modes for a tailored browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Desktop website rendering
  • High-definition image and video browsing
  • YouTube ad skipping
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Tampermonkey user script support
  • Privacy mode
  • Multiple tabs
Features
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DTNet is a browser that shows the desktop version of websites. You can browse high-definition pictures and videos .Eg. Youtube mobile website don't support selecting resolutions while DTNet does. It supports tampermonkey user scripts. • Images of websites: Filter by image type or size • Music of websites • Video of websites • Auto skip AD of youtube • Picture in Picture • JavaScript user scripts • Cookies of websites • Inspect network of web site, javascript Fetch/XHR. • Javascript network to cURL. eg. Graphql • Native iOS video player: Skip,Change play rate ,select resolutions (Youtube/Twitter) • Multiple tabs • Privacy mode. Disable Browsing history feature • User agent: Safari of iPhone iPad Mac • Dark mode and night mode Support tampermonkey Interface (iOS13+) - unsafeWindow - GM_getValue - GM_setValue - GM_deleteValue - GM_log - GM_addElement - GM_addStyle - GM_openInTab - GM_xmlhttpRequest You can find a lot of interesting tampermonkey user scripts from greasyfork.org

Screenshots

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)4 screens
DTNet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DTNet at 4.7 against iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s 4.0. DTNet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s advantage is chart position (#117 vs unranked) and ratings volume (468 vs 71). On ads and iOS requirement 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

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $2.99 and DTNet $0.99 up front. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DTNet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DTNet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) has 468 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s written reviews are positive against 78% of DTNet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, DTNet weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) versus DTNet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Mobile (Web Browser)DTNet
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (468 ratings)4.7 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings468 — better71
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#117 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlexander Clauss汝泉 张

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%

DTNet

All ratings71 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative8.7%

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

DTNet

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
None

DTNet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCab Mobile (Web Browser) free?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DTNet free?
DTNet costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or DTNet?
DTNet is rated higher. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while DTNet averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.
Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or DTNet have ads?
Neither iCab Mobile (Web Browser) nor DTNet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or DTNet?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, and DTNet weekly. Most recently, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) was updated on October 20, 2026 and DTNet on October 20, 2026.

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