Allow2Surf vs DeskWeb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Allow2Surf
This browser allows users to manage and control web access based on set time limits and quotas. It functions as a demonstration of the Allow2 service for developers and device manufacturers.
- Time usage coordination
- Access allowance control
- Quota management
- Developer demonstration
- Integration with Allow2 library
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This is a full-featured web browser that utilises the Allow2 service to coordinate and control usage times and allowances. PLEASE NOTE: ALLOW2SURF DOES NOT FILTER CONTENT, IT ONLY RESTRICTS ACCESS BASED ON TIMES AND QUOTAS. If you use a content filtering web browser, please contact them and ask them to use the free Allow2 library to limit times and quotas as well. This browser acts as a demonstration of how the Allow2 can be easily incorporated into your own projects if you are a developer or device manufacturer. The source code for this Demo Applications is available from... Allow2 sdk information for all languages: https://allow2.github.io Allow2 Cocoapod: https://cocoapods.org/pods/Allow2 Github: https://www.github.com/Allow2/Allow2Surf
DeskWeb
This browser aims to replicate the full desktop web experience on mobile devices. It ensures complete webpage displays, allows free zooming, and automatically hides intrusive elements like popups and ads for distraction-free browsing.
- Full webpage display
- Free zoom in and out
- Desktop browsing mode
- Auto-hide popups and ads
- Distraction-free browsing
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Many mobile browsers struggle with obstructed views and incomplete page displays when accessing websites. ZoomWeb Browser is designed to restore the full desktop web experience on your phone, ensuring that nothing is hidden or cut off. Key Features: Full webpage display — no more blocked content Freely zoom in and out — see every detail clearly Desktop browsing mode — renders full PC websites Auto-hide annoying popups, sticky headers, and floating ads Clean and stable — focused on pure, distraction-free browsing Whether you're reading articles, doing research, or logging into admin dashboards, ZoomWeb ensures you can see everything at a glance, just like on a real desktop browser. 1. **Payment**: The payment will be charged to the user's iTunes account once the purchase is confirmed. 2. **Renewal**: The subscription will automatically renew, and the iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the current period ends. 3. **Cancel Subscription**: To cancel the subscription, please manually disable auto-renewal in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. 4. **EULA**: https://mapmarkerpro.github.io/EULA.html 5. **Terms of Use**: https://mapmarkerpro.github.io/PrivacyPolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DeskWeb at 4.5 against Allow2Surf's 3.5. DeskWeb also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). Allow2Surf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). 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
Both are free to download. DeskWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Allow2Surf asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeskWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.
Allow2Surf ships an update every 3 months, DeskWeb monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Allow2Surf | DeskWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allow2 Pty Ltd | 海瑞 彭 |
Customer experience
Allow2Surf
DeskWeb
In-app purchases
Allow2Surf
No in-app purchases
DeskWeb
- Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Annual Membership$14.991 Year
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