Comparison

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs SiteSucker

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

SiteSucker

This app automatically downloads entire websites to your iOS device, including all linked files like images and PDFs. It preserves the original directory structure, allowing you to browse sites offline and revisit them later with saved settings.

Highlights
  • Automatic website downloading
  • Copies webpages, stylesheets, images, PDFs
  • Duplicates site's directory structure
  • Localizes pages for offline browsing
  • Saves URLs and settings for repeated downloads
Features
Currently charting
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SiteSucker is an iOS app that automatically downloads websites from the Internet. It does this by copying the site's webpages, style sheets, images, PDFs, and other files to your iOS device, duplicating the site's directory structure. When SiteSucker downloads a webpage or style sheet, it scans the file for links and downloads the links. SiteSucker "localizes" the pages it downloads, allowing you to browse a site while offline. SiteSucker lets you save the current URL and settings in a document which you can use to download the same site in the same way whenever you want. SiteSucker should only be used to download files that a user has the legitimate right to access.

Screenshots

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)4 screens
SiteSucker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SiteSucker at none against iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s 10. iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s advantage is ratings volume (468 vs 49) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 SiteSucker $4.99 up front. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SiteSucker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for iCab Mobile (Web Browser) against 4.1 for SiteSucker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) has 468 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s written reviews are positive against 61% of SiteSucker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, SiteSucker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) versus SiteSucker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Mobile (Web Browser)SiteSucker
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (468 ratings)4.1 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings468 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#89 — better#188
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussRick Cranisky

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%

SiteSucker

All ratings49 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative29.5%

User reviews

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

From 468 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly customizable
  • 👍 Powerful features
  • 🔒 Excellent privacy options
  • 💡 Unique modules and add-ons
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Overwhelming complexity for some users
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with recent iOS updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable downloads and file management

SiteSucker

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • ✅ Works as advertised
  • ✨ Downloads entire websites
  • 📁 Retains original organization
  • 🚀 Fast downloads

Room to improve

  • ❌ Does not save videos/slideshows
  • 🐛 Fails to download media
  • 🚫 Does not work with paywalls/authentication
  • 🐌 Slow download due to delays
  • 🗜️ Large file sizes

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

SiteSucker

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • SiteSucker is busy error when using deep links
  • Folder name has a space before it (%20SiteSucker)
  • App no longer works
  • Downloaded content appears as garbled text (乱码)
  • Downloaded content cannot be opened
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  • Insufficient memory error
  • Cannot use in Mac laptop or iPad (OS version issues)
  • Files completed go to 0 but nothing happens on iPad
  • Download stops when phone is locked or other apps are used
  • App doesn't work with new Google Sites
  • Memory saturated error despite available space
  • Cannot create folders (button greyed out)
  • Offline viewing fails with internet connection error
  • Interface is in French and cannot be changed
  • Download only empty pages, still needs internet
  • Delay before downloading each page
  • Downloads only half the site with errors and missing links
  • App non-functional on iPad 11.2.1
  • Go button not enabled after entering URL
  • App support button goes nowhere
  • Unhelpful error messages

Requested features

17 requests
  • View downloaded sites within Files app
  • Resume interrupted downloads
  • Support for iOS background features
  • Print option
  • Auto-click fake alert buttons
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  • Add pages to favorites
  • Search functionality within downloaded sites
  • Search for a webpage URL
  • Support websites requiring authentication
  • Synchronize with desktop application
  • Export downloaded files (zip, etc.)
  • Browse downloaded files (HTML, CSS, JS)
  • Support for Safari Mobile user agent
  • Trace links in JavaScript
  • Support .zip format for transfer
  • Improve error log detail
  • Allow deletion of unwanted downloaded pages

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

One-time10
  • Upgrade$0.99
  • Small additional Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99
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  • 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

SiteSucker

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 SiteSucker free?
SiteSucker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or SiteSucker?
SiteSucker is rated higher. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while SiteSucker averages 4.1 from 49 ratings.
Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or SiteSucker have ads?
Neither iCab Mobile (Web Browser) nor SiteSucker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or SiteSucker?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, and SiteSucker every 3 weeks. Most recently, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) was updated on September 25, 2026 and SiteSucker on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or SiteSucker?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and SiteSucker at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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