Caravel vs Loom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caravel
This browser offers enhanced browsing with mobile/desktop view switching, full-screen mode, and an advanced incognito feature for privacy. It also includes font resizing, full-page screenshots, and voice annotation capabilities.
- Mobile/desktop view switching
- Full-screen browsing
- Advanced incognito mode
- Font size adjustment
- Full-page screenshots
- Voice annotations
- Tabbed sidebar for quick access
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Caravel is a browser that brings you many useful features, easily accessible through the toolbar. Switch seamlessly between mobile and desktop view, browse full screen, and protect your personal data with an exclusive incognito browsing mode. 1) Browse sites in mobile or desktop view. 2) Full screen view that allows you to enjoy the entire device display area. 3) An original incognito browsing mode: use the toolbar button for enabling it and suddenly the whole browsing session becomes private, even the pages you had opened before entering this mode! Also, if you close Caravel by returning to the home menu when this mode is enabled, the browser switches back to its start page automatically, hiding the contents you were browsing. 4) You can increase or decrease the size of the fonts displayed on many sites, besides zooming with your fingers as usual. 5) You can switch back to the search page by simply tapping a button. 6) Tap a button to take a screenshot of the entire page you are browsing, not only the visible part! 7) Enable the voice recording feature to record audio annotations linked to the page you are browsing. 8) Send the links you like via email, along with the screenshots and the audio annotations you created. 9) Use the tabbed sidebar for quick and easy access to your favorite sites, the archive of your audio annotations and screenshots, and your history. 10) Use the settings page to change your default home page or search engine or even to delete on the fly the contents you created. This is all yours for free! Only a small ads banner will be displayed, which will be hidden a few seconds after enabling full screen mode: you won't lose a single pixel of your device display.
Loom
This browser prioritizes your security with a unique PIN lock system, separate from device biometrics. It automatically deletes data after incorrect PIN attempts and locks when you switch apps. Your browsing history and personal data are never tracked or shared.
- Custom 6-digit PIN security
- Automatic data deletion on incorrect PIN attempts
- Auto-lock when switching apps
- No tracking or sharing of browsing data
- Intuitive tab management
- Bookmark organization
- Dark and light mode themes
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Loom is a privacy-first browser designed for users who prioritise security. Featuring a unique 6-digit PIN lock system, separate from your device’s biometric security, Loom ensures that your browsing remains private and accessible only through a PIN you set up. Key Features: - Custom PIN Security – Protect your browser with a secure 6-digit PIN, safely stored in your Apple Keychain. - Automatic Data Deletion – Multiple incorrect PIN attempts will automatically erase stored data, safeguarding your sensitive information. - Auto-Lock – Loom automatically locks when you switch apps, requiring your PIN to regain access, keeping your browsing secure. - Complete Privacy – Your browsing habits, history, and personal data are never stored, tracked, or shared. - Tab Management – Effortlessly switch between multiple sites with intuitive tab controls. - Bookmarks – Save and organise your favourite sites for quick access. - Easy Sharing – Share web content seamlessly with friends and across social platforms. - Enhanced Privacy Controls – Manage history, cookies, and stored data with ease. - Dark & Light Mode – Choose a theme that suits your preference, day or night. Loom is the ideal browser for anyone who values discreet and secure web browsing, whether handling sensitive work data or browsing on public Wi-Fi. Download Loom today and take control of your online privacy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Caravel at 100% against Loom's 50%. Caravel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Loom's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caravel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loom has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Caravel's written reviews are positive against 50% of Loom's.
Caravel ships an update every 6 months, Loom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caravel | Loom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pro Gamma Spa | HurryApp LTD |
Customer experience
Caravel
Loom
In-app purchases
Caravel
No in-app purchases
Loom
No in-app purchases







