Comparison

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad vs Owlfiles

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

Head to head
About

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

This mobile browser offers tabbed browsing, one-tap sharing to social networks, and cross-device syncing. It features custom gestures for quick access to favorite sites and a clutter-free full-screen mode for an enhanced web experience.

Highlights
  • Tabbed browsing
  • One-tap sharing
  • Cross-device sync
  • Custom gestures
  • Speed Dial
  • Sidebars
Features
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Simplify your mobile life. Let Dolphin do all the work so you don’t have to. Use Dolphin’s tabbed browsing and share any web content instantly to your favorite social networks and send between desktop and mobile devices. Download Dolphin for the best iPad web browser experience. Dolphin's free iPad browser has tons of exclusive features. Over 50,000,000 total downloads Dolphin Browser's Gestures and sidebars make web surfing fast, intuitive and fun while on the go. - USA Today “…it’s a great, simple browser that feels more at home on a touchscreen device than pretty much anything else you’ll try. - Lifehacker Features: *One-tap Share Right from Dolphin, you can tweet web pages, post them to Facebook, share them via email, or Grab the content and save it directly to Evernote (Beta) or Box. *Tabbed browsing No need to toggle between screens, tabbed browsing lets you open and switch between Web pages fast as lightning. *Dolphin Connect Sync/Send between Mobile and Desktop - Send to device: Send links, maps, phone numbers, & more from your desktop to your phone and vice versa with Chrome/Firefox/Safari extensions.** - Dolphin Connect: Sync easily your history, bookmarks, passwords and open tabs across mobile and desktop. *WiFi-Broadcast Share links with Dolphin friends nearby on your wifi network. *Gesture Let your inner artist out and create a personal Gesture (symbol) to access the mobile and desktop websites you use the most. *Speed Dial Visit your favorite sites on the go with one touch. *Sidebars Make the best of mobile interface with bookmarks on your left sidebar. *Full Screen Mode Browse without clutter by switching easily to full screen mode. Also check out Dolphin Browser on iPhone! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dolphin-browser/id452204407?mt=8 Download Dolphin Browser extensions and send web content between your mobile and desktop. Download now: Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dolphin-connect/pajecklcmiegagoelbbjldmfcbcpdpll Firefox: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.xpi Safari: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.safariextz We love hearing from you. Contact us at support@dolphin-browser.com and rate us today!

About

Owlfiles

Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Access SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP
  • Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3
  • Stream movies and music
  • View and manage documents, photos
  • Built-in FTP and HTTP servers
  • Nearby file transfer
  • Network tools (Ping, Port Scan)
Features
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Owlfiles is a powerful file management app. It can access not only local files, but also access files on your computer, NAS and cloud. Stream movies and music to your iPhone/iPad. Directly view and manage documents, photos on your computers, NAS and cloud without downloading. FEATURES: * Access network shares on macOS, Windows, NAS via SMB protocol. * Access NFS, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP services. * Access Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Amazon S3, S3 Compatible Storages, Mega Cloud and pCloud. * Automatically discover computers, servers and NAS when you setup a new connection. * Video Player: Supports various video formats, subtitles and play speed adjustment. * Music Player: Supports various audio formats, playlist, LRC and play speed adjustment. * Photo Gallery: Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, various RAW images, live photo and motion photo. * PDF Reader: search text, highlight text, add annotation and signature. * Text Editor: search text, line numbers, and syntax highlight (Swift, Objective-c, Java, C++ etc.). * ePub Book Reader * CBZ Comic Reader * Supports favorites and recents. * Multiple windows on iPad * Scan documents to PDF or images. * Integrated with iOS Files app, iOS Photos app * Use Siri shortcuts to download and upload files. File Transfer: * Copy and move files among computer, NAS, cloud, iPhone and iPad. * Copy and move photos from iOS photo library to computer, NAS and cloud storages. * Transfer files by drag and drop. * Built-in FTP Server and HTTP Server for file transfer. * Nearby file transfer: Directly transfer files between two nearby iOS devices without Wi-Fi or LTE connection. Network Tools: * Ping a host * List all opened ports of a host. * List all devices on LAN * Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Features of Owlfiles Pro * Create unlimited connections with your computers, NAS and cloud storages. * Sync connections to all your devices. * Batch rename files. * Edit photos * Edit documents in Office apps, iWork apps or Acrobat Reader by using Owlfiles extension, and save back to computer, NAS after editing. * Backup photos to your computers, NAS and cloud storages. * Sync files between iOS device and computer/NAS/cloud storage. * Use Owlfiles on your mobile, desktop and TV platforms. If you purchase Owlfiles Pro, your payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Owlfiles Pro subscription: $1.99/month, $12.99/year. Price may vary by location. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.skyjos.com/en/owlfiles/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.skyjos.com/en/owlfiles/terms/ ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Owlfiles at 4.6 against Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's 3.6. Owlfiles also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 35%) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 1.6K). Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dolphin Web Browser for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's written reviews are positive against 65% of Owlfiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad ships an update monthly, Owlfiles every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dolphin Web Browser for iPad versus Owlfiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin Web Browser for iPadOwlfiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (1.6K ratings)4.6 (7.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K7.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB160 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperMoboTap Inc.Skyjos Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

All ratings1,589 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative31.2%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative59.0%

Owlfiles

All ratings7,243 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews482 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.8%

User reviews

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful gestures and shortcuts
  • 🔥 Great alternative to Safari

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • ⚠️ Lack of updates and support
  • 🔌 High battery consumption
  • 📦 Outdated design

Owlfiles

From 7.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless file transfers
  • 🎥 Good media playback support
  • 🔒 Secure file management
  • 💡 Useful network tools

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation

Bugs and requests

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unresponsive UI elements
  • Freezing during page loads
  • Bookmark sync issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable home page and new tab page
  • Improved bookmark management with folders
  • Sync across devices
  • Enhanced ad-blocking capabilities
  • Support for modern web standards

Owlfiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to open certain file types
  • Sync issues with network shares
  • Inconsistent video playback performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Thumbnail preview for files
  • Resume playback option for media
  • Batch file rename and delete
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Chromecast/AirPlay support

In-app purchases

None

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Owlfiles

Subscriptions3
  • Owlfiles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo$9.991 Year
  • Owlfiles Pro Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo$23.99
  • Owlfiles Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Dolphin Web Browser for iPad free?
Dolphin Web Browser for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Owlfiles free?
Owlfiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Web Browser for iPad or Owlfiles?
Owlfiles is rated higher. Dolphin Web Browser for iPad averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Owlfiles averages 4.6 from 7.3K ratings.
Do Dolphin Web Browser for iPad or Owlfiles have ads?
Neither Dolphin Web Browser for iPad nor Owlfiles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin Web Browser for iPad or Owlfiles?
Dolphin Web Browser for iPad ships an update monthly, and Owlfiles every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dolphin Web Browser for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Owlfiles on November 6, 2026.

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