Comparison

iSaveWeb Lite vs Resurface

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

Resurface

Features
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Resurface your precious files fast with Resurface, in seconds! Resurface is a Data Forensics and Data Carving application available on macOS and iOS (the first true Data Carving app on iOS). Operating completely offline with no cloud connections or additional hardware, Resurface puts professional-grade data recovery directly in your hands in a secure, private environment. Whether you are a specialist, government agency, or anyone with corrupted files, Resurface puts raw data carving in your hands in an easy to use, GUI application. WHAT IS DATA CARVING? Standard recovery tools look at your operating system's "map" to find lost data. But what happens when that map is destroyed or corrupt? That is where Resurface shines. Using a robust forensics technique called "Data Carving," it bypasses the file system entirely, ignoring what the OS claims is there. Instead, it dives into the raw data, actively scanning for the factual, unique hexadecimal signatures of specific file types. Resurface effortlessly carves out videos, images, executables, documents, and more... and it does so very fast. While highly capable, Resurface operates differently than full-scale recovery suites like Disk Drill (our highly respected desktop recovery app of choice, known for unmatched capability and wonderful customer service). While Disk Drill employs a wide variety of methods including data carving, Resurface specializes exclusively in pure data carving. THE 5 LEVELS OF DATA RECOVERY To understand Resurface's power, it helps to know the "levels" of recovery: Level 1 (Logical - Accidental Deletion): A program unmarks items in the file system's index. The data simply lost its "hard link." Level 2 (Logical - Partition Damage): The disk says "needs to be initialized," but structural maps are largely intact. Level 3 (Logical - Reconstruction): Complex file system reconstruction due to heavy corruption. Level 4 (Raw Data Carving): This is where Resurface operates. The file system is completely gone. Data is extracted bit by bit based on raw file signatures. Level 5 (Physical Hardware): The worst-case scenario. The drive is physically damaged and must be mailed to a professional lab like CleverFiles (Disk Drill) for hardware extraction. Resurface is a pure Level 4 recovery tool—the absolute last digital option before needing to send your storage to a physical lab. WHAT TO EXPECT: THE METADATA TRADEOFF Operating at Level 4 means Resurface ignores file system metadata by definition. While your core files will be successfully recovered, they will not retain their original file names or creation/modification dates. Your recovered data will be sequentially named (e.g., file0000001.jpg, file0000002.jpg). Resurface trades cosmetic data for the absolute highest chance of raw file recovery. OS-SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS (macOS vs. iOS) iOS is arguably the most secure consumer operating system in the world, as a result, there are system-level tasks, that are forbidden on iOS: Direct raw access to the device's internal disk or external hard drives is blocked by the system Which includes files permanently deleted from trash, Resurface CANNOT recover permanently deleted photos or files from your iPhone’s trash. (iOS tip: Any iOS app claiming to do this on-device is misleading; the system simply does not allow it, and Apple offers high bounties to anyone who can bypass this) The macOS version enjoys broader access to external drives and deeper system files, acting as a traditional desktop forensics tool. WHERE RESURFACE SHINES Cross-platform, Resurface is specifically designed to carve data from: Incomplete or failed web downloads. Corrupted standalone files. Disk images (.dmg, .iso, etc.) loaded onto your device. "Empty" folders that the OS refuses to read, but still contain hidden data. Resurface brings genuine Data Forensics to your fingertips. No cloud nonsense, no gimmicks. Just install it and give it a shot at your corrupted files or unfinished downloads today!

Screenshots

iSaveWeb Lite3 screens
Resurface4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iSaveWeb Lite at Free against Resurface's $19.99. iSaveWeb Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). Resurface's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

iSaveWeb Lite is free to download; Resurface costs $19.99 up front. iSaveWeb Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Resurface asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSaveWeb Lite ships an update every 2 months, Resurface every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iSaveWeb Lite versus Resurface: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSaveWeb LiteResurface
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating3.9 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaximumSoft Corp.Inspirationull

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iSaveWeb Lite

One-time2
  • Unlimited Downloads$1.99
  • Pro features$3.99
None

Resurface

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSaveWeb Lite free?
iSaveWeb Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resurface free?
Resurface costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iSaveWeb Lite or Resurface have ads?
Neither iSaveWeb Lite nor Resurface shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSaveWeb Lite or Resurface?
iSaveWeb Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Resurface every 3 months. Most recently, iSaveWeb Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Resurface on October 14, 2026.

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