Comparison

Vivid Browser vs DeskWeb

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

Head to head
About

Vivid Browser

Browse the web at your iPhone's maximum screen brightness, ideal for reading articles or social media in sunlight. An action extension allows quick opening and returning from other apps.

Highlights
  • Full brightness web browsing
  • Action extension for quick access
  • Optimized for reading in sunlight
  • Seamless switching between apps
Features
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Use Vivid to browse the web at your iPhone's full brightness.  Wether you're reading a long article in the sun or you're browsing through your Twitter feed, with Vivid you'll be able to utilise the full brightness of your screen. Use the Action Extension to quickly open pages in Vivid from Safari or other apps and quickly go back to Safari as well. Note that Vivid Browser does not work make full screen videos brighter.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Full webpage display
  • Free zoom in and out
  • Desktop browsing mode
  • Auto-hide popups and ads
  • Distraction-free browsing
Features
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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

Screenshots

Vivid Browser4 screens
DeskWeb3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DeskWeb at 4.5 against Vivid Browser's 3.9. DeskWeb also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Vivid Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, 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. DeskWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Vivid Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeskWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Vivid Browser's written reviews are positive against 50% of DeskWeb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivid Browser ships an update every 8 months, DeskWeb monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vivid Browser versus DeskWeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivid BrowserDeskWeb
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLumen Digital海瑞 彭

Customer experience

Vivid Browser

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

DeskWeb

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vivid Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DeskWeb

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Vivid Browser free?
Vivid Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeskWeb free?
DeskWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vivid Browser or DeskWeb?
DeskWeb is rated higher. Vivid Browser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DeskWeb averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Vivid Browser or DeskWeb have ads?
Neither Vivid Browser nor DeskWeb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivid Browser or DeskWeb?
Vivid Browser ships an update every 8 months, and DeskWeb monthly. Most recently, Vivid Browser was updated on October 2, 2026 and DeskWeb on October 7, 2026.

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