Comparison

BuyIt vs ControlWeb

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

Head to head
About

BuyIt

This app offers a secure and discreet way to browse the web, disguised as a shopping list. Protect your confidential searches with PIN protection and a private browser that doesn't store your data.

Highlights
  • Discreet shopping list interface
  • PIN-protected private browser
  • Fast and convenient browsing
  • Bookmark saved sites
  • No browsing data saved
  • Secret notes section
Features
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Your privacy, protected intelligently. Looking for a discreet and secure way to browse the web? Our app is the perfect solution. Designed to look like a simple shopping list, it secretly hides a private browser to protect your privacy and confidential searches. Main Features: - Discreet Interface: Designed to appear as a shopping list app and stay unnoticed. - Fully Functional: Can also be used as a real shopping list, perfect for organizing your purchases. - PIN Protection: Ensures only you can access the browser. - Fast and Convenient Browser: Enjoy a smooth experience for your confidential searches. - Bookmarks: Save your favorite sites for quick and easy access. - Guaranteed Privacy: We do not collect or store your confidential data. No browsing data is saved between sessions, and nothing is shared with the System Browser. - Secret Notes: You can add secret notes in a dedicated hidden section, giving you a secure place to jot down private thoughts and sensitive information. How it works: 1. Initial Setup: On first use, choose a PIN that will serve as your secret access key. 2. Shopping List Mode: Add items to the list as you would with a normal app. 3. Secret Access: When you want to access the private browser, simply enter your PIN instead of adding a new item to the shopping list. Security has never been this practical. Download now and browse with total privacy and confidence.

About

ControlWeb

This app offers a secure, AI-powered browsing experience with a built-in VPN. It features automatic connection to the fastest network routes, incognito mode, and site-specific data control for enhanced privacy. Enjoy fast loading speeds and a clean interface for daily use.

Highlights
  • Auto-VPN for fastest routes
  • Incognito mode with auto-timer
  • Control data per site
  • Shake-to-Shred session wipe
  • Seamless speed and compression
  • Clean, mobile-first UI
Features
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Welcome to ControlWeb – Your Ultimate Secure AI-Powered Browser with Built-in VPN. When platforms slow down or go dark, Auto-VPN finds the fastest route. When privacy matters, Incognito hides your tracks. When you need a clean slate, shake to delete the session instantly. WHY CRTLWEB? • Auto-VPN: we continuously ping nearby exits and connect to the fastest, most reliable route for you — ideal for Wi-Fi, mobile data, and busy networks. Less friction, more access. • Control Data by Site: choose what each site leaves behind. Keep or erase history, cookies, cache, and files per site or per tab. Fine-grained privacy without breaking your flow. • Instant Incognito: one tap to enter true private browsing; optional auto-timer (e.g., 10 minutes) returns you to normal mode when you’re done. • Shake-to-Shred: a quick shake wipes the current session and returns to a neutral start screen — perfect for emergencies and shared devices. • Seamless Speed: smart routing and lightweight compression help pages load fast even during peak times. • Clean, mobile-first UI: smooth tabs, crisp typography, and an uncluttered start page you can tune to your routine. MADE FOR REAL LIFE - Daily routine — read news, bank, shop, stream, and message with a private browser + VPN that just works. Only what you mark “Keep” remains in history. - Spike moments — when services are throttled or limited, Auto-VPN adapts routes in the background so you stay online. FREE VS. PREMIUM Free: secure browsing with Auto-VPN plus reasonable data limits. Premium: removes limits for uninterrupted protection and longer sessions. PRIVACY & SECURITY • No activity logs for what you browse through our VPN. • Industry-standard encryption helps protect your traffic on hotspots and untrusted networks. • We respect your device permissions and never sell personal browsing data. USE CASES PEOPLE LOVE • Secure Wi-Fi on travel, campus, cafés, hotels, and airports. • Private reading and research in Incognito. • Quick access to region-specific pages and content. • Anonymous lookups for sensitive topics. • One-tap “reset” with Shake-to-Shred on shared phones or when you need a fast exit. WHY IT’S DIFFERENT Most VPN apps are standalone. CrtlWeb integrates a modern private browser and an Auto-VPN engine so you don’t bounce between apps or fiddle with country lists. Everything is one tap: secure access, safe browsing, private tabs, per-site rules, and a panic-proof exit. Own the open internet — fast, private, and entirely on your terms. Privacy policy: https://ctrlweb.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: https://ctrlweb.app/terms-conditions.html

Screenshots

BuyIt4 screens
ControlWeb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ControlWeb at 5.0 against BuyIt's 1.0. ControlWeb also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BuyIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ControlWeb sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ControlWeb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BuyIt versus ControlWeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuyItControlWeb
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB147 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKoruAppsMWELT LIMITED

Customer experience

BuyIt

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ControlWeb

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BuyIt

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
4 purchases

ControlWeb

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 6 Months Premium3 Days trial$41.996 Months
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  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BuyIt free?
BuyIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ControlWeb free?
ControlWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BuyIt or ControlWeb?
ControlWeb is rated higher. BuyIt averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ControlWeb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BuyIt or ControlWeb have ads?
BuyIt shows ads; ControlWeb does not.

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