Comparison

Caravel vs Loom

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Caravel1 screens
Loom4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caravel ships an update every 6 months, Loom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Caravel versus Loom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaravelLoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPro Gamma SpaHurryApp LTD

Customer experience

Caravel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Loom

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Caravel

No in-app purchases

None

Loom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caravel free?
Caravel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loom free?
Loom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Caravel or Loom?
Caravel is rated higher. Caravel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loom averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.
Do Caravel or Loom have ads?
Neither Caravel nor Loom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caravel or Loom?
Caravel ships an update every 6 months, and Loom fortnightly. Most recently, Caravel was updated on June 5, 2026 and Loom on September 18, 2026.

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