Comparison

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs LingoFlow

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

LingoFlow

This app provides instant, offline translations of copied text directly within your device's Dynamic Island. It offers a private and efficient way to learn foreign languages by reading words and sentences aloud and displaying their translations in real-time.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island real-time translation
  • 100% offline functionality
  • Automatic copy-paste and translation
  • Local history of last 10 lookups
  • Native dictionary integration
  • Multi-language support
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LingoFlow — Foreign language, in a flow. LingoFlow is a highly efficient, compact, and privacy-focused language learning companion. No setup required, no login needed. All translations are processed locally on your device—100% offline, zero data upload. Get real-time translation results directly in the Dynamic Island! HOW IT WORKS: 1. Copy any word or sentence in any app. 2. Open LingoFlow to hear it read aloud, see the translation, and keep it live in the Dynamic Island. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic Workflow: Auto-paste, auto-read, and auto-translate. • Dynamic Island Integration: Real-time translation display. • Widgets: Quick access to your latest lookup. • History: Keeps the last 10 lookups locally. • Native Dictionary Integration: Built on your device's built-in dictionaries. • Multi-language Support: Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Portuguese. • 100% Offline: Zero internet connection required. • Privacy First: Zero data uploaded to any server. • Anti-Social: No login, no community—purely personal. • Minimalist UI: No settings, no ads, no in-app purchases. Download now and transform your mobile reading experience!

Screenshots

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)4 screens
LingoFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LingoFlow at Free against iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s $2.99. LingoFlow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s advantage is ratings volume (469 vs 2) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LingoFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) has 469 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of LingoFlow's.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iCab Mobile (Web Browser) versus LingoFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Mobile (Web Browser)LingoFlow
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (469 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings469 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussZHICHENG YAN

Customer experience

iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

All ratings469 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews1,051 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative24.8%

LingoFlow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

LingoFlow

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

LingoFlow

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 LingoFlow free?
LingoFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or LingoFlow?
LingoFlow is rated higher. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while LingoFlow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or LingoFlow have ads?
Neither iCab Mobile (Web Browser) nor LingoFlow shows ads.

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