Comparison

iSaveWeb Lite vs Sidefari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iSaveWeb Lite

Save favorite websites to your device for offline browsing. Includes images, JavaScript, and CSS. Supports public and login-required sites. Transfer pages to and from your computer.

Highlights
  • Save websites for offline viewing
  • Includes images, JavaScript, and CSS
  • Supports public and login-protected sites
  • Transfer pages to/from desktop
  • Save from built-in browser or Safari
Features
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Save your favorite websites to your iPhone or iPad. iSaveWeb Lite is a free version of iSaveWeb app. Free version includes all features of the paid version, but has some limitations - it allows to save / upload up to 5 web pages. Also, maximum size of uploaded file is limited at 1 MB. This app helps you save favorite websites directly to your iPad / iPhone / iPod touch and browse them offline, even when you don't have Internet connection. With iSaveWeb you can: - Store websites directly on iPhone, ONE PAGE AT A TIME. - Each page is saved with all shown images, JavaScript and CSS files. - iSaveWeb can store public Internet web sites, as well as sites that require users to login. The information is stored directly on your device. - Browse through sites and save only pages that you need. Save pages either from - iSaveWeb build-in browser, or - Directly from iPhone Safari browser (when using special Safari bookmark, contact support for more information). - Transfer saved pages from iPhone / iPod touch / iPad to desktop computer. - Upload files from desktop computers directly to your iPhone / iPod / iPad. You can upload single HTML files, Web Archives, Zip archives containing saved web sites, PDF and any other files that can be viewed in Safari browser on your iPhone. Use iSaveWeb to store your favorite web sites, online books, news, pictures, study materials - everything you can see in your browser. *** IMPORTANT *** To save MULTIPLE pages at once - purchase 'Pro features'. If you need greater control over website download (exclude certain links, file types, etc.), we recommend to use our desktop WebCopier products (available for Mac, Windows and Linux) that can download sites to your desktop computer and then transfer downloaded files directly to iSaveWeb running on iPad / iPhone / iPod touch.

About

Sidefari

This app acts as a companion to Safari, offering a "mini" version of the browser within other applications. It allows for convenient access to Safari features and content blockers, enhancing privacy and user experience.

Highlights
  • Safari View Controller integration
  • Content blocker support
  • Open Modally in Safari extension
  • Side-by-side browsing on iPad
  • Privacy-focused browsing
Read full description

Sidefari is a simple web browser that is designed to act as a companion to Safari. Sidefari uses a feature built into iOS called the Safari View Controller to display a "mini" version of Safari that shares many features of the full Safari app, like content blockers. How can this help you? In iOS 10.2 and newer: Sidefari features an extension called "Open Modally in Safari" that will enable you to bring a Safari-based window inside of other apps that enable ways to share website URLs. Why would you want to do this? Perhaps you prefer the convenience of having some Safari features inside the same app, or if you're conscious about your privacy perhaps you don't want to use the custom web browser many apps have. In iOS 9: When on an iPad, besides the "Open Modally in Safari" extension mentioned above, Sidefari shows as an extra Safari-based browser on the side of your screen when summoned to the side thanks to multi-tasking. Now you'll be able to have two websites simultaneously on the same screen. ** Please note that compatible iPads include the iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and iPad Pro, or greater. Please refer to the "How to set up the extension" inside the app to learn more about how to enable Sidefari.

Screenshots

iSaveWeb Lite3 screens
Sidefari2 screens

Verdict

The call

iSaveWeb Lite and Sidefari both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Sidefari's written reviews are positive against 32% of iSaveWeb Lite's. Sidefari also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (145 vs 21). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iSaveWeb Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sidefari sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for iSaveWeb Lite against 4.0 for Sidefari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidefari has 145 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of iSaveWeb Lite's written reviews are positive against 66% of Sidefari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSaveWeb Lite ships an update every 2 months, Sidefari every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iSaveWeb Lite versus Sidefari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSaveWeb LiteSidefari
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (21 ratings)4.0 (145 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews65.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB26 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaximumSoft Corp.Francisco Cantu

Customer experience

iSaveWeb Lite

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative55.0%

Sidefari

All ratings146 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

iSaveWeb Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sidefari

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Won't do anything for iPad Gen/Air
  • Flat out broken
  • Unable to use
  • Won't Install on iPhone
  • Causes phone to reboot
Show 5 more
  • Freezes and stops working
  • Close animation is super annoying
  • Keyboard input focus issues
  • System crashes every time
  • Makes Safari unstable

Requested features

6 requests
  • iPhone X update
  • Ability to have two Safari apps open simultaneously
  • Improve keyboard input focus
  • Add bookmarks or a Safari homescreen
  • Send Safari page to Sidefari as well as the other way
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  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iSaveWeb Lite

One-time2
  • Unlimited Downloads$1.99
  • Pro features$3.99
4 purchases

Sidefari

One-time4
  • Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$2.99
  • Giant Tip$4.99
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  • Gargantuan Tip$9.99

Questions

Is iSaveWeb Lite free?
iSaveWeb Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sidefari free?
Sidefari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSaveWeb Lite or Sidefari?
Sidefari is rated higher. iSaveWeb Lite averages 3.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Sidefari averages 4.0 from 145 ratings.
Do iSaveWeb Lite or Sidefari have ads?
Neither iSaveWeb Lite nor Sidefari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSaveWeb Lite or Sidefari?
iSaveWeb Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Sidefari every 3 weeks. Most recently, iSaveWeb Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sidefari on November 2, 2026.

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