Comparison

Appended vs DeskWeb

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

Head to head
About

Appended

This note-taking app mimics a pen-and-paper notebook, focusing on sequential entries and simple deletion. It offers optional markdown rendering and search functionality for easy retrieval of past thoughts.

Highlights
  • Sequential note entry
  • Optional markdown rendering
  • Full-text search
  • Encrypted sync across devices
  • Siri integration
  • Apple Watch support
  • Strikethrough for completed items
Features
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This is not your typical notes app! In simpler times, if someone had a thought, they might jot it down in a notebook. If they had another thought, it would go right below the earlier one. No need for organizing, tagging, editing, or correcting old mistakes. If something became distracting, or if it was a TODO item that was done, it could just be crossed out. This app is that: a note taking app reminiscent of pen and paper, where the only form of organization was the sequence the notes were written in. With Appended, if you have a thought, you append it to your only ongoing note. If some entry is no longer relevant, you can cross it out, or delete it, but there is no temptation -- because there's no ability -- to edit or organize. Appended differs from a paper notebook in only two ways: * Notes are (optionally) rendered in markdown. Without a distracting formatting UI, you can bring life to your notes by adding lists, tables, links, rich text, and images * Notes are fully searchable, making it much easier to find something you wrote months ago buried among all your other great ideas Other great features: * Encrypted notes sync securely across all your devices (requires iCloud) * Create notes using Siri by simply saying "Create a note using Appended" * View or add notes straight from your Apple Watch * Use the Shortcuts app to append notes, search them, and more * Search super quickly and see either only results or view matching notes in context * Strikethrough notes that are no longer important to you, or optionally hide them. Easily toggle whether they're included in search results * Share individual notes or drag them into other apps * Copy notes to your clipboard * Configurable reading options like font and size * Tap anywhere to show nothing but your notes Features Appended does NOT have: * Complicated organization that makes you wonder where you've put old notes * Super flexible organization that makes you feel guilty when you just need to write something down so you don't forget it * Todo lists that grow faster than you can manage, resulting in you never using it anymore * Distracting formatting UIs, making you think about how your notes should look rather than noting them before you forget * Editing existing notes

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

Appended4 screens
DeskWeb3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Appended at 100% against DeskWeb's 50%. Appended also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). DeskWeb's advantage is price (Free vs $11.99) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18). On 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

DeskWeb is free to download; Appended costs $11.99 up front. DeskWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Appended asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Appended holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Appended's written reviews are positive against 50% of DeskWeb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Appended ships an update every 2 weeks, DeskWeb monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Appended versus DeskWeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppendedDeskWeb
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1815 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter Compernolle海瑞 彭

Customer experience

Appended

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DeskWeb

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

In-app purchases

None

Appended

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DeskWeb

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

Questions

Is Appended free?
Appended costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeskWeb free?
DeskWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Appended or DeskWeb?
Appended is rated higher. Appended averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DeskWeb averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Appended or DeskWeb have ads?
Neither Appended nor DeskWeb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Appended or DeskWeb?
Appended ships an update every 2 weeks, and DeskWeb monthly. Most recently, Appended was updated on September 19, 2026 and DeskWeb on September 23, 2026.

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