Comparison

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs Sleipnir Mobile

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

Sleipnir Mobile

This web browser allows you to clip and organize content from web pages into "Scrapbooks." It offers efficient tab management with smooth gestures and automatically checks your favorite sites for fresh updates.

Highlights
  • Clip and organize web content with Scrapbooks
  • Effortless tab switching with Thumbroll
  • Quickly close tabs with FlickWipe gesture
  • Open links in the background with Hold And Go
  • Intuitive gesture controls for tab management
  • Discover new content with automatic site updates
  • Organize tabs into groups
  • Instant search by highlighting text
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Make your searches worth it. Sleipnir Mobile — the web browser that helps you explore, collect, and keep what matters. Clip and collect what you care about. Sleipnir Mobile comes with Scrapbooks — a new way to save what you find online. With a single tap, clip the part of a page that caught your eye and keep it beautifully organized for later. Scroll through tabs faster than ever. Even with hundreds of tabs open, you can glide through them effortlessly and find what you need in seconds. Once you swipe, you’ll never go back. With Sleipnir Mobile’s smooth gestures, just swipe to close tabs or go back — no tiny buttons, no hesitation, just flow. Always something new to discover. Sleipnir Mobile checks your favorite sites and brings fresh updates every time you open the app. Your daily browsing, refreshed. Key Features: * Scrapbooks: Clip and organize what you find with a single tap. * Thumbroll: Scroll to switch between tabs instantly. * FlickWipe: Flick down to close tabs in a flash. * Hold And Go: Long-press links to open them in the background. * Gestures: Close, refresh, or restore tabs with intuitive motions. * Site Updates: Discover new content just by opening the app. * Tab Groups: Organize tabs by topic or purpose. * Smart Search: Highlight text to search instantly. * Quick Search: Access your favorite sites in a tap. Found an issue? Contact us via “App Support” on this page.

Screenshots

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)4 screens
Sleipnir Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sleipnir Mobile at Free against iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s $2.99. Sleipnir Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s advantage is rating (4.0 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (468 vs 15). On review sentiment 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

Sleipnir Mobile is free to download; iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $2.99 up front. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sleipnir Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) has 468 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Sleipnir Mobile'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, Sleipnir Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) versus Sleipnir Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Mobile (Web Browser)Sleipnir Mobile
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (468 ratings) — better1.6 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews67.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings468 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#97 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB22 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussFenrir Inc.

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%

Sleipnir Mobile

All ratings15 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.7%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative24.9%

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

Sleipnir Mobile

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Charming and useful scrapbook feature
  • 🚀 Simple and magical browsing experience
  • 🚀 Great tab management and gesture operation
  • 🚀 Fastest and best mobile browser
  • 👍 Excellent feature-packed browser

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Terrible new design and UI
  • 🐛 Slow, laggy, and crashes often
  • 🐛 Confusing and hard to navigate
  • 🐛 Bookmarks and tab management issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable

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

Sleipnir Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Tab management and closing problems
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Unreliable web service integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Bookmark sync with Safari
  • Ability to hide bottom toolbar
  • Improved search and address bar functionality
  • More customization and settings options

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

Sleipnir Mobile

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 Sleipnir Mobile free?
Sleipnir Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Sleipnir Mobile?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) is rated higher. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Sleipnir Mobile averages 1.6 from 15 ratings.
Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Sleipnir Mobile have ads?
Neither iCab Mobile (Web Browser) nor Sleipnir Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Sleipnir Mobile?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sleipnir Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) was updated on October 1, 2026 and Sleipnir Mobile on September 30, 2026.

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