Pure Browser vs Desktop Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pure Browser
A free, private web browser for iPhone and iPod that allows users to view websites in full screen. It prioritizes security and reliability for a simple browsing experience.
- Private browsing
- Full-screen website viewing
- Save favorite content
- Secure and reliable
- Free to use
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Pure Browser supports you to browse and save your favorite content! You can view all websites in full screen for free and privately, this is the simple, unadorned web browser you have been waiting for. This application is completely free and suitable for iPhone. You can fully trust our security and reliability. So, start using this browser to browse your favorite websites now!
Desktop Browser
This utility app brings a full desktop web browsing experience to your iPhone. Manage bookmarks and multiple tabs with a user-friendly interface for efficient internet exploration.
- Desktop-style browsing
- Bookmark management
- Multi-tab management
- User-friendly interface
- Full screen web experience
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Experience the web like never before with Desktop Browser, the ultimate iOS app that brings the full desktop browsing experience to your iPhone. Key Features: Desktop-Style Browsing: Enjoy websites in their full desktop version, just as you would on a computer, providing access to all features and content. Bookmark Management: Easily manage your favorite sites with a robust bookmark system. Multi-Tab Management: Effortlessly handle multiple tabs for a seamless browsing experience. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for easy navigation and operation, making your browsing experience smooth and efficient. Explore the internet with the power of a desktop browser right in your pocket. Download Desktop Browser today and transform your iPhone browsing experience! This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pure Browser at none against Desktop Browser's 4. Desktop Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (108 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Desktop Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pure Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desktop Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Browser has 108 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pure Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Desktop Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure Browser | Desktop Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (108 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 108 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 明 李 | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
Pure Browser
Desktop Browser
In-app purchases
Pure Browser
No in-app purchases
Desktop Browser
- unlimited features$1.997 Days
- unlimited features$4.991 Month
- unlimited features$9.991 Year
- unlimited features$14.99
Questions
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