Comparison

iBrowser vs Direct Message for Messengers

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

Head to head
About

iBrowser

This advanced mobile browser offers a fullscreen experience with customizable interfaces and unlimited tabs. It features fast tab switching, in-page text search, and desktop-like website rendering. Save data with image blocking and web compression for a faster, more efficient browsing session.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen browsing
  • Unlimited tabs with background loading
  • Fast tab switching (non-reloading)
  • In-page text search with highlighting
  • Desktop browser rendering options
  • 2D barcode reader
  • Web compression for data saving
Features
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►►► 2,000+ ratings from users worldwide ►►► 16+ years of updates and support ►►► Supports iPhone 6 Plus and other iOS 12 devices iBrowser is a classic multi-tab web browser built for people who prefer a simple, familiar browsing experience. It keeps the old-school browser style that many long-time users like, while adding compatibility updates for modern iOS devices. Thank you for the user 'CMF03'(USA),'Zoulhh' and 'Doerk Itouch'(Germany), xsoldier777(USA), Brian(From NWA). They gave me some useful 'Reviews' for app 'iBrowser'. Thank you! And I will give you yourself internet browser as soon as possible. In order to thank them, I plan to list all user's names who had gave me some useful 'Reviews' at the end of the description. ►►►A perfect browser for iphone and ipod touch! iBrowser is the fastest and most advanced feature-packed Fullscreen browser to date. Experience Better-than-Desktop Class web with breakthrough features never before seen. Upgrade your browsing experience! Highlights: ► 2-dimensional bar code Reader Add 2-dimensional bar code Reader to read url or keywords from 2-dimensional bar. You can open the url, or search the keywords by google. ► FULL SCREEN Surf the web in Full Screen. 40% more screen space available compared to Safari! ► CUSTOMIZABLE INTERFACE - Minimize/Maximize the address bar to see only the title bar - Show or hide the toolbar at the bottom - Show or hide the the tabs and the time bar - Plenty of other options in settings ► UNLIMITED TABS w/ BACKGROUND LOADING iBrowser provides UNLIMITED number of desktop browser tabs, with advanced features like background loading. - Hold on a link to open in a new tab. - Tabs are rendered asynchronously and simultaneously so it runs fast even while multiple tabs load! ► FAST TAB SWITCHING (NON RELOADING TABS) Tabs switch instantly and don't reload when switched, no matter how many tabs are currently open. ► IN-PAGE TEXT SEARCH - Easily find text in a page with BIG yellow highlighting. ► DESKTOP BROWSER RENDERING iBrowser can display web pages just like Internet Explorer (6,7,8), Safari, Firefox, Opera or Chrome browsers! Websites show up as if you were surfing from a desktop. ► ROTATION LOCK, ANY Orientation Prevent screen rotation when lying down. Rotation locking works on all devices and in all orientations. ► PRIVATE MODE [OFF by default] Nothing is ever recorded and cookies are automatically discarded. Two levels of strong security with option to block cookies. ► BOOKMARKS - Fully supports bookmarks - Infinite (sub) folders. - Add/edit/delete/Move ► LAUNCH HOMEPAGE , LAST SESSION, OR LAST PAGE VIEWED:
You can setup iBrowser to launch all previously open tabs, the last viewed page or your home page. ► Ope page in new tab or in the same tab ► SEARCH ENGINE PLUGINS ► IMAGE BLOCK:
toggle this setting on/off to save bandwidth on image heavy webpages. ► WEB COMPRESSION iBrowser can COMPRESS web pages so you can surf the web 10 to 15 TIMES FAST and SAVE A LOT on data usage. Eg: Wikipedia ~336KB vs ~15KB ► FREQ-CACHING TECHNOLOGY iBrowser's advanced caching system reduces load times significantly (as much as 30-40%) on frequently visited websites. Cache is auto-invalidated. ► LIGHT MEMORY FOOTPRINT iBrowser barely uses any memory at all. ► WEB AUTHENTICATION Access secure + https web sites. ► Mail Page link ► Bookmarklets compatible ►►► Thanks List: ► CMF03(USA) ► Zoulhh(Germany) ► Doerk Itouch(Germany) ► xsoldier777(USA) ► Brian(From NWA)

About

Direct Message for Messengers

Send messages on various platforms without saving contacts. Quickly send messages, auto-detect numbers, and use message templates. Keep your phonebook clean and conversations private across multiple messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Send messages without saving contacts
  • Auto-detect numbers from clipboard
  • Support for multiple messaging platforms
  • Quick message templates
  • Message history and recent contacts
  • Font formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough)
  • Check WhatsApp profiles of unknown callers
Features
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Send messages on WhatsApp and other messengers without saving any contacts to your phone. Type a number, tap send, and start chatting instantly. Keep your phonebook clean and your conversations private. QUICK SEND Enter or paste any phone number and start a conversation right away. No need to add anyone to your contacts. Set your default country code so you only need to type the local number. Works on both iPhone and iPad. AUTO-DETECT NUMBERS Copy a phone number from anywhere on your device. Open Direct Message and the number gets detected automatically. One tap to start chatting. MULTI-PLATFORM SUPPORT Send direct messages through WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Viber, Telegram, Signal, and SMS. One app for all your messaging platforms. Whether you use one service or switch between several, Direct Message keeps your contacts clean across all of them. QUICK MESSAGE TEMPLATES Save your frequently used messages as templates. Business info, bank details, addresses, product descriptions, greetings. Send them to any number with a single tap. Perfect for sellers, support agents, and freelancers who send the same information multiple times a day. RECENT CONTACTS Every number you message is saved in your recent list. Reach the same number again without retyping it. TEXT EDITOR FOR CHATS Format your message with bold, italic, strikethrough and monospace before you send it. The formatting appears exactly the same in WhatsApp. Stand out in every conversation. WHO CALLED? Received a call from an unknown number? Copy the number and open it with Direct Message. The app detects it automatically and lets you check the WhatsApp profile associated with that number. FOR BUSINESS USERS Sellers, buyers, customer support teams, and freelancers rely on Direct Message every day. Send bank details, company addresses, or product information to customers using quick templates. Save time on every transaction without filling your phonebook with temporary contacts. FOR EVERYONE Message someone from a classified listing. Contact a delivery driver. Reach a number you found online or on a business card. Send a quick note to a number that called you. All without saving a single contact. NO ADS. NEVER. Direct Message has never contained ads and never will. Your experience is clean, fast, and uninterrupted. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. No server uploads, no tracking, no third-party sharing. Keep it fast, private and clean. Direct Message for Messengers is a third-party app and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any official messaging platforms. Subscriptions Subscriptions are managed through Account Settings. Your payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy policy: https://direct.tr/en/privacy/ Terms of use: https://direct.tr/en/terms/

Screenshots

iBrowser3 screens
Direct Message for Messengers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBrowser at none against Direct Message for Messengers's 7. iBrowser also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). Direct Message for Messengers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (897 vs 126). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Direct Message for Messengers sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Direct Message for Messengers holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Message for Messengers has 897 ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of iBrowser's written reviews are positive against 37% of Direct Message for Messengers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBrowser ships an update monthly, Direct Message for Messengers every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iBrowser versus Direct Message for Messengers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBrowserDirect Message for Messengers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (126 ratings)4.4 (897 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better37.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126897 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer碧珍 刘Metromedya Digital Ad Agency

Customer experience

iBrowser

All ratings126 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative40.2%

Direct Message for Messengers

All ratings897 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative53.6%

User reviews

iBrowser

From 126 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Useful multi-tab browsing
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 🔒 Privacy controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Inappropriate content
  • 🔋 Performance issues

Direct Message for Messengers

From 897 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure messaging
  • 💡 Convenient for temporary contacts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with 9-digit numbers
  • 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
  • 🔑 Restricted functionality without paid version

Bugs and requests

iBrowser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Unresponsive or laggy performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize and personalize
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better content filtering and age restrictions
  • Smoother browsing experience

Direct Message for Messengers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to input phone numbers
  • App crashes on launch
  • Keyboard not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Copy-paste support for phone numbers
  • Contact list integration
  • Multilingual support

In-app purchases

None

iBrowser

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Direct Message for Messengers

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Direct Message3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is iBrowser free?
iBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Direct Message for Messengers free?
Direct Message for Messengers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBrowser or Direct Message for Messengers?
Direct Message for Messengers is rated higher. iBrowser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Direct Message for Messengers averages 4.4 from 897 ratings.
Do iBrowser or Direct Message for Messengers have ads?
iBrowser shows ads; Direct Message for Messengers does not.
Which is updated more often, iBrowser or Direct Message for Messengers?
iBrowser ships an update monthly, and Direct Message for Messengers every 5 months. Most recently, iBrowser was updated on November 1, 2026 and Direct Message for Messengers on November 11, 2026.

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