SiteSucker vs Phakchi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SiteSucker
This app automatically downloads entire websites to your iOS device, including all linked files like images and PDFs. It preserves the original directory structure, allowing you to browse sites offline and revisit them later with saved settings.
- Automatic website downloading
- Copies webpages, stylesheets, images, PDFs
- Duplicates site's directory structure
- Localizes pages for offline browsing
- Saves URLs and settings for repeated downloads
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SiteSucker is an iOS app that automatically downloads websites from the Internet. It does this by copying the site's webpages, style sheets, images, PDFs, and other files to your iOS device, duplicating the site's directory structure. When SiteSucker downloads a webpage or style sheet, it scans the file for links and downloads the links. SiteSucker "localizes" the pages it downloads, allowing you to browse a site while offline. SiteSucker lets you save the current URL and settings in a document which you can use to download the same site in the same way whenever you want. SiteSucker should only be used to download files that a user has the legitimate right to access.
Phakchi
This keyboard app offers an optimized layout for typing Thai on iPhones, addressing the small key size of standard keyboards. It features a familiar arrangement, color-coded keys, and options for learners.
- Optimized 6x8 key layout for iPhone
- Familiar key arrangement
- Color-coded keys for easy identification
- Dictionary-order layout option for learners
- One-handed typing support
- Six input modes
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. Welcome to Phakchi! The standard Thai keyboard (Kedmanee) is popular and widely used. However, since it was originally designed for computers with a 5-row × 12-column layout, the keys become very small on an iPhone screen, which often leads to mistaps. Phakchi solves this problem by adopting a 6-row × 8-column layout while keeping a familiar key arrangement similar to the standard keyboard. This makes it easier for experienced Thai typists to type comfortably on an iPhone. In addition, Phakchi also offers a dictionary-order layout for consonants, making it fun and accessible even for Thai learners who are still getting used to the script. 2. Features (1) Easy Thai typing on iPhone – Thanks to the 6×8 key layout. (2) Familiar key arrangement – Similar to the standard Thai keyboard, so you can type fast right away. (3) Color-coded keys – Consonants are black, vowels and tone marks are blue, making characters easier to find. (4) Dictionary-order layout option – Great for Thai learners. (5) Helpful key labels – Shows dictionary-order numbers on consonants and pronunciation marks on all characters. (6) One-handed typing – Available via the L, C, and R keys shown on the first screen.* (7) Six input modes – A-side and B-side (for frequently/less frequently used Thai letters), numbers, symbols, Thai numerals, and English letters. *The L/C/R keys temporarily disappear while typing in Thai, but they reappear after rotating the iPhone and returning it to the normal position. 3.Compatibility etc. (1)Compatibility ·iPhone: Compatible with iPhone SE (2nd generation) to iPhone 17 series ·iPad: Compatible with iPad (5th generation) to iPad with A16 chip (2)Operating System ·iOS: Supports iOS 15.0 – iOS 18.x and iOS 26.x ·iPadOS: Supports iPadOS 15.0 – iPadOS 26.x (3)Interface Languages English, Thai, Japanese (Information as of November 2025) 4.Initial Settings [1] Keyboard Setup ·On the iOS Home screen, tap the Settings icon. ·Go to General → Keyboard → Add New Keyboard... ·Tap Phakchi to add it to your keyboards. [2] Enabling Key Tap Sounds (Allow Full Access) ·Go to Settings → Accessibility → Keyboards and Input. ·Tap Full Keyboard Access. ·Turn on the Full Keyboard Access switch. ·Once this setting is enabled, you can control key tap sounds on or off from the switch inside the host app. 5.Usage Tips • To switch between Side A and Side B, use the key labeled [to sideB] or [to sideA]. • After typing a character on Side B, the keyboard automatically returns to Side A. • If you want to type multiple keys on Side B, tap the hold key first, then tap the characters you want to enter. • Side B hold mode can be canceled by tapping the hold key again or switching to another mode. • To enter Thai numerals, tap the [T123] key. On iPhone, you can access this from the [123] number mode. 6. About the Developer ·Name: Takayuki Imai ·Email: snowysap@gmail.com ·Support Website: https://superscript.sakura.ne.jp/ 7. Privacy Policy ·The app does not transmit any information typed on the keyboard over the Internet. ·The developer will never disclose or sell any personal information such as your name, email address, or communication content without your consent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phakchi at 100% against SiteSucker's 61%. Phakchi also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). SiteSucker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
SiteSucker costs $4.99 and Phakchi $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SiteSucker ships an update every 3 weeks, Phakchi every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SiteSucker | Phakchi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick Cranisky | Takayuki Imai |
Customer experience
SiteSucker
Phakchi
Bugs and requests
SiteSucker
Reported bugs
21 issues- SiteSucker is busy error when using deep links
- Folder name has a space before it (%20SiteSucker)
- App no longer works
- Downloaded content appears as garbled text (乱码)
- Downloaded content cannot be opened
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- Insufficient memory error
- Cannot use in Mac laptop or iPad (OS version issues)
- Files completed go to 0 but nothing happens on iPad
- Download stops when phone is locked or other apps are used
- App doesn't work with new Google Sites
- Memory saturated error despite available space
- Cannot create folders (button greyed out)
- Offline viewing fails with internet connection error
- Interface is in French and cannot be changed
- Download only empty pages, still needs internet
- Delay before downloading each page
- Downloads only half the site with errors and missing links
- App non-functional on iPad 11.2.1
- Go button not enabled after entering URL
- App support button goes nowhere
- Unhelpful error messages
Requested features
17 requests- View downloaded sites within Files app
- Resume interrupted downloads
- Support for iOS background features
- Print option
- Auto-click fake alert buttons
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- Add pages to favorites
- Search functionality within downloaded sites
- Search for a webpage URL
- Support websites requiring authentication
- Synchronize with desktop application
- Export downloaded files (zip, etc.)
- Browse downloaded files (HTML, CSS, JS)
- Support for Safari Mobile user agent
- Trace links in JavaScript
- Support .zip format for transfer
- Improve error log detail
- Allow deletion of unwanted downloaded pages
Phakchi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SiteSucker
No in-app purchases
Phakchi
No in-app purchases









