Comparison

Text Browser vs Weex

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

Head to head
About

Text Browser

Browse the web efficiently on slow networks by selectively downloading content. Choose to download only HTML, scripts, or the full page to save data and time. Offers features like adjustable font size, bookmarks, and a download counter.

Highlights
  • Selective content download (HTML, scripts, full page)
  • Adjustable font size
  • Bookmarks
  • Download counter
  • Full screen mode
  • Configurable start page
Features
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If you prefer text browsing, try this app. Select if images and scripts should be used. Change the font size with an easy click on an icon.

About

Weex

Browse the web with true tabbed browsing and an intuitive interface. Manage bookmarks, download files, and organize them with a built-in file manager. Enjoy a fast, private, and secure browsing experience.

Highlights
  • True tabbed browsing
  • Integrated bookmarks and folders
  • Easy file downloads
  • File manager with zip/unzip
  • Private browsing mode
  • Customizable search engine
Features
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Browse the Web the FASTEST and MOST INTUITIVE way using TRUE TABBED BROWSING on any device. It's FUN, PRIVATE and SECURE. Active tab is ALWAYS FULLY VISIBLE no matter how many tabs are opened. Tabs also turn into COMPACT MODE taking only small space at the top leaving almost the FULL SCREEN to your web pages and bookmarks. Compact tabs are FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Bookmarks and folders are INTEGRATED INTO TABS, just a tap away when you need them. You can also OPEN bookmarks and folders in NEW TABS. Downloads are as EASY as tapping a link or long pressing a link or an image and choosing the DOWNLOAD option. TRUE TABBED BROWSING √ Unlimited tabs with web icons and titles √ Active tab is always fully visible √ Compact and regular tabs to maximize available space √ Private tabs to browse the Web without saving history in Weex √ Choose your preferred search engine √ View mobile or desktop web page versions √ Swipe up on tab to close √ Long press on tab to drag √ Swipe right on left side of screen to go back to previous web page √ Swipe left on right side of screen to go forward to next web page SEARCH RESULTS √ Appear as you type √ Search results with web icon, web address and title √ Highlighted search text in web addresses and titles √ Long press on search result to pick, delete or copy BOOKMARKS INSIDE TABS √ Right where you need them when opening new tab, entering web address or searching √ Use folders to organize your bookmarks √ Adjust number of bookmarks per row for a folder √ Long press on bookmark or folder to drag √ Long press on bookmark or folder to open in new tab, delete, edit or move √ Swipe right on left side of screen to go back to previous folder √ Swipe left on right side of screen to go forward to next folder DOWNLOADS √ Download web pages as PDF files √ Download documents √ As easy as tapping on link or long pressing on link or image and choosing the download option √ To download currently opened web page or file, tap menu button and choose share option and then download option √ Monitor download progress of each individual download √ Background downloading √ Green badge numbers for downloads in progress √ Long press on download to drag √ Long press on download to redownload, pause, resume, stop, delete or edit √ Long press on finished download to locate downloaded file √ Delete selected downloads √ Clear finished downloads or all downloads FILE MANAGER √ Preview downloaded files √ File thumbnails √ Start a slideshow √ Red badge numbers for downloaded unread files √ Use folders to organize files √ Sort files by name, size or date either ascending or descending √ Search for files across folders √ Long press on search result to navigate to file's folder √ Zip files and folders √ Unzip ZIP archives √ Unrar RAR archives √ Add photos from Photos library √ Add music from Music library √ Long press on file to drag √ Long press on file to delete, edit, zip, move, copy, share or mark as unread √ Delete, edit, zip, move, copy or share selected files MUSIC PLAYER √ Play music √ Music files inside a folder are played as a playlist √ Music files in search results are played as a playlist √ Music player controls are showing on the lock screen HISTORY √ Search browsing history √ Long press on history item to delete or see details √ Delete selected history items √ Clear history for specified date range √ Clear all history √ View and delete individual cookies and other data

Screenshots

Text Browser4 screens
Weex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weex at 4.9 against Text Browser's 3.9. Weex also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 66%). Text Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Weex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Text Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weex has 247 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Text Browser's written reviews are positive against 93% of Weex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Browser ships an update every 31 months, Weex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Text Browser versus Weex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText BrowserWeex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (36 ratings)4.9 (247 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMochaSoftGenesis Mobile d.o.o.

Customer experience

Text Browser

All ratings36 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative25.0%

Weex

All ratings247 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.7%

Bugs and requests

Text Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Weex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Long press on files causes app to close
  • Webpages and wikis not working properly
  • Crashes when typing in search bar
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add mini window player
  • Improve video download feature
  • Add account for saving downloads
  • Implement dark mode

In-app purchases

None

Text Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Weex

One-time1
  • Unlimited Downloads$0.99

Questions

Is Text Browser free?
Text Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weex free?
Weex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Browser or Weex?
Weex is rated higher. Text Browser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Weex averages 4.9 from 247 ratings.
Do Text Browser or Weex have ads?
Neither Text Browser nor Weex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Browser or Weex?
Text Browser ships an update every 31 months, and Weex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Browser was updated on October 9, 2026 and Weex on October 14, 2026.

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