Comparison

Locker Browser vs LocalViewer

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

Head to head
About

Locker Browser

Features
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Experience true privacy with Locker Browser, the secure web browser designed to keep your personal data safe and your browsing habits private. Locker Browser combines a powerful web engine with military-grade security features to ensure your browsing history, bookmarks, and tabs remain completely inaccessible to prying eyes. **ADVANCED SECURITY** • **Passcode Lock**: Secure the entire app with a custom PIN code. • **Flip to Lock**: Instantly lock the browser by simply flipping your phone face-down. • **Background Privacy**: Automatically blurs your screen in the app switcher so no one can see your last viewed page. **PRIVACY FEATURES** • **Fake Passcode Mode**: Set a secondary "decoy" passcode. If forced to unlock your phone, enter this code to open a clean, empty browser session instead of your private one. • **Incognito Always**: Browse without leaving a trace. No cookies, history, or cache are stored by default. • **Secure Storage**: All bookmarks and history are encrypted locally on your device. **FULL-FEATURED BROWSER** • Multi-tab management • Fast and responsive web engine • Dark mode support • Bookmark management

About

LocalViewer

Features
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LocalViewer brings local documents, web files, ebooks, code, images, audio and video into one viewer for iPhone and iPad. Open content from Files, the Share Sheet, web folders or linked folders, then organize, read and play it on your device. No account is required. Supported content • Web and data: HTML, HTM, Markdown, TXT, JSON, CSV, TSV, SVG and limited TSX/JSX component previews • Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and RTF • Ebooks: DRM-free EPUB 2 and EPUB 3, including reflowable and fixed layouts • Images: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PSD and other supported variants • Media: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, plus MP4, MOV and M4V with system-supported codecs • Code and configuration: Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, C/C++, Java, Kotlin, Shell, SQL, XML, YAML, TOML, INI, CONF and plist Read and play • EPUB contents, in-book search, themes and position recovery; adjust text size in reflowable books while preserving fixed layouts • Video seeking, playback speed and full screen; audio and video play in the foreground, with one active playback source • Read-only code with line numbers, basic highlighting, wrapping, find and copy; binary plist is displayed as XML • RTF formatting where supported, text search, copying and reading-position recovery • Outlines, in-document search, image zoom and format-specific exports where available Organize and import • Filename search, type filters, grouping, favorites, move and rename • Import from Files, Share Extension, complete web folders or linked folders • Undo deletion within 3 seconds • Control web scripts, external resources, zoom and back/forward navigation No account, ads or analytics SDKs. LocalViewer does not actively collect personal data; imported content stays on your device by default. Publication scripts and automatic remote resources are disabled for EPUB. Video compatibility depends on the actual codec supported by the system.

Screenshots

Locker Browser4 screens
LocalViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Locker Browser at Free against LocalViewer's $1.99. Locker Browser also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). LocalViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Locker Browser is free to download; LocalViewer costs $1.99 up front. Locker Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocalViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locker Browser ships an update every 2 days, LocalViewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Locker Browser versus LocalViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocker BrowserLocalViewer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChi Leung Chowę˜Žē½” 蒋

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Locker Browser

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

LocalViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locker Browser free?
Locker Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalViewer free?
LocalViewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locker Browser or LocalViewer have ads?
Neither Locker Browser nor LocalViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locker Browser or LocalViewer?
Locker Browser ships an update every 2 days, and LocalViewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Locker Browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and LocalViewer on October 2, 2026.

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