iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs Tracking for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Private browsing mode
- Multiple user profiles
- Tab management and grouping
- Ad and tracker blocking filters
- Configurable user interface
- File download manager
- Website content customization
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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.
Tracking for iPad
Share your real-time location and historical routes with loved ones. Log adventures with photos, videos, and memos, or use it for discreet tracking if your device is stolen. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and security.
- Live location sharing
- Location history tracking
- Timestamped location trails
- Photo and video geotagging
- Memos and notes
- Discreet background tracking
- Online storage for media
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Let your loved ones track your location, whether you're out sailing in the sea, camping in the woods, navigating the urban jungle, or just walking home from school. Tracking for iPhone / Tracking for iPad enables remote tracking for your iPhone/iPad. Use it to view or share your device's precise current location AND location-histories, showing where you iPhone/iPad has been, at exactly what time, and how fast it was moving. Blog-as-you-go with timestamped location trails, photos, videos, and memos. Share your tracks with an unlimited number of viewers, or reserve sole encrypted monitoring access to YOU to track and locate your iPhone/iPad. Tracking for iPhone is a "Top 100 Paid Utilities App" in Austria, Ireland, and Norway. (appslists.net, November 2011) Tracking for iPad is a "Top 100 Paid Utilities App" in Australia, Belgium , Canada, Denmark, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and UK. (appslists.net, November 2011) "THE BEST PROGRAM. This program is really awesome I recommend it for everybody." - AH, Aug 8, 2011 IF YOU ARE PERSONALLY HOLDING YOUR IPHONE/IPAD, YOU CAN: • Share your live location and tracks automatically with anyone anywhere in the world. • Share instantaneous snapshots (photos) tagged to your location with your audience. • Share location-tagged videos and memos. • Your authorized viewers will be able to see you movements live via a secure web browser, and will be able to view your photos, video, memos immediately as they are posted alongside your live trail. IF SOMEONE STEALS YOUR IPHONE/IPAD: • This app runs in the background in a 'non-detected' mode. • Track down the thief's precise location to the exact spot with high accuracy (example: pinpoint exactly what parking spot in a large parking lot). • Watch live as your iPhone/iPad moves and pauses from location to location. • App can be set to trigger when iPhone/iPad moves out of the immediate local area (out of current cell phone tower coverage). FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS, SCIENTISTS, AND GEOLOGISTS: Easily share your exciting adventures with your family and friends, in full color, live as it happens. Log special trips such as biking trips, camping trails, sailing expeditions, fishing expeditions, etc. Seamlessly create a log which includes: • Location trails, complete with time histories, waypoints and velocities. • Photos and movies pegged to the location where they were captured. • Geo-tagged memos! Share that hot fishing spot simply by capturing a photo or video of the moment using this app. • Free up space on your device by using an immediate transfer-to-online-storage mode for videos and photos. There are several other uses for this app, including photography, cartography, security, outdoor adventuring, speed logging, fleet tracking, and much more. NOTES REGARDING IN-APP PURCHASE OF ONLINE STORAGE SPACE: • Title of service: Tracking - Online Storage. • Length of subscription: 1,3, 6 or 12 months. • Price of subscription: $0.99 USD per 1,000MB online storage per month. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. • Terms Of Use: https://n1.ndili.com/termsofuse.html • Privacy Policy: http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy BATTERY LIFE Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) at 4.0 against Tracking for iPad's 3.0. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 38 months). Tracking for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $2.99 and Tracking for iPad $4.99 up front. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tracking for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) has 468 ratings behind it against 30, 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 31% of Tracking for iPad's.
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, Tracking for iPad every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCab Mobile (Web Browser) | Tracking for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (468 ratings) — better | 3.0 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better | 31.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 468 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #147 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Clauss | Ndili Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
iCab Mobile (Web Browser)
Tracking for iPad
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
Tracking for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCab Mobile (Web Browser)
- 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
Tracking for iPad
- 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$0.991 Month
- 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$2.993 Months
- 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$4.991 Month
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- 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$5.996 Months
- 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$11.991 Year
- 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$14.993 Months
- 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$29.996 Months
- 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$59.991 Year
- 25,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity$299.991 Year
- Highest Resolution and Accuracy Tracking$7.99
Questions
Is iCab Mobile (Web Browser) free?
Is Tracking for iPad free?
Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Tracking for iPad?
Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Tracking for iPad have ads?
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