Comparison

iSource Browser vs WAS

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

Head to head
About

iSource Browser

This web browser offers standard browsing capabilities along with advanced tools for inspecting web page source code, HTTP headers, and network information. It includes a JavaScript debugger and WHOIS lookup for in-depth site analysis.

Highlights
  • HTML source view
  • WHOIS lookup
  • DIG and HOST lookup
  • HTTP Headers inspection
  • JavaScript debug console
  • Integration with other apps
Features
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iSource Browser is a source-aware web browser for the iPhone & iPad. It is a fully functional web browser with the following additional features: - HTML source view - WHOIS lookup - DIG lookup - HOST lookup - HTTP Headers - all request and response headers with status codes - Javascript debug console - inspection and debugging of WebView controls - Full integration with Email, SMS, Twitter, Hipchat, Wunderlist, Asana, Fancy, and more! As with any web browser, you can surf to any site on the web as you would in Safari, with the added bonus of transparency. With a tap of the screen you can view a page's HTML source, it's HTTP request and response headers, DiG & host information, as well as information detailing who owns and administers the site (whois). However, iSource's most powerful function is the new Javascript debugging console, where you can inspect console messages, query the DOM, and more! Best of all, it's free. iSource Browser is a must-have for any IT professional!

About

WAS

Easily switch between mobile and desktop website views with a single click. Test your own websites or browse any site as it would appear on different devices using custom user-agent strings. This browser simplifies cross-device testing without needing emulators.

Highlights
  • Switch between mobile and desktop views
  • Change user-agent strings
  • Built-in WebView browser
  • Add custom user agents
  • Quick compatibility testing settings
  • Content verification tools
Features
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The WAS browser allows you to switch between mobile and desktop views of a website with one click. Now you can browse any site or test your own by changing the user-agent string—which determines how the website is displayed. With the built-in WebView browser, you can see how your site will look on various smartphones, screens, and devices without needing to buy them or install additional emulators. WAS offers a wide range of built-in user agents, but if they aren't enough, you can easily add or create your own. Additionally, the application includes many built-in settings for quick compatibility testing and content verification. Download the app now and say goodbye to the hassle of testing websites on different devices!

Screenshots

iSource Browser4 screens
WAS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iSource Browser at Free against WAS's $2.49. iSource Browser also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). WAS's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

iSource Browser is free to download; WAS costs $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WAS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iSource Browser's written reviews are positive against 58% of WAS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSource Browser ships an update every 3 months, WAS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSource Browser versus WAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSource BrowserWAS
PriceFree — better$2.49
Rating4.0 (21 ratings)4.6 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2192 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGamu appsAndreii Simaranov

Customer experience

iSource Browser

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative42.2%

WAS

All ratings92 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iSource Browser

No in-app purchases

None

WAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSource Browser free?
iSource Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WAS free?
WAS costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSource Browser or WAS?
WAS is rated higher. iSource Browser averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while WAS averages 4.6 from 92 ratings.
Do iSource Browser or WAS have ads?
Neither iSource Browser nor WAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSource Browser or WAS?
iSource Browser ships an update every 3 months, and WAS fortnightly. Most recently, iSource Browser was updated on August 1, 2026 and WAS on September 25, 2026.

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