Comparison

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs Browser for Watch

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
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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

Browser for Watch

Browse the internet directly from your wrist with this mini web browser. It offers customizable search engine shortcuts, quick access via watch face complications, and synchronized history/bookmarks across devices.

Highlights
  • Browse internet on your watch
  • Customizable search engine shortcuts
  • Watch Complications for quick access
  • Synchronized browsing history and bookmarks
  • Multiple search engine support
Features
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Browse the web from your Apple Watch with Browser for Watch. Choose from a wide range of search engines, set your favorite as the default, or create your own custom search engines for the sites you use most. Add a name, search URL, and optional prefix shortcuts, then keep everything in sync with your Apple Watch. Quick Search makes switching engines effortless. Enter a prefix followed by your query, such as “g apple” for Google or “b apple” for Bing, to search with the engine you want. Browser for Watch supports Watch Complications for quick access from your watch face. Manage your browsing history and bookmarks from both the iOS and Watch apps, so your favorite content is always within reach. Whether you are out and about or relaxing at home, Browser for Watch makes web browsing on your wrist simple and convenient. Note: Swipe from the left edge of the screen to return to the previous page.

Screenshots

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)4 screens
Browser for Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Browser for Watch at none against iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s 10. Browser for Watch also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 40%) and ratings volume (468 vs 23). On update cadence, 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 Browser for Watch $1.99 up front. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Browser for Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Browser for Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) has 468 ratings behind it against 23, 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 40% of Browser for Watch'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, Browser for Watch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) versus Browser for Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Mobile (Web Browser)Browser for Watch
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (468 ratings)4.4 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings468 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlexander Clauss磊 汪

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%

Browser for Watch

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative45.0%

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

Browser for Watch

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

Browser for Watch

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 Browser for Watch free?
Browser for Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Browser for Watch?
Browser for Watch is rated higher. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Browser for Watch averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Browser for Watch have ads?
Neither iCab Mobile (Web Browser) nor Browser for Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Browser for Watch?
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Browser for Watch every 3 weeks. Most recently, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) was updated on October 14, 2026 and Browser for Watch on October 15, 2026.

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