Comparison

Walnut vs Desktop Mode Browser

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

Head to head
About

Walnut

This app allows developers to test WKWebView and SFSafariViewController configurations in real-time. It offers built-in DevTools for console, network, storage, and performance analysis, along with JavaScript injection and accessibility auditing.

Highlights
  • Real-time WKWebView configuration testing
  • Built-in DevTools (Console, Network, Storage)
  • JavaScript injection and execution
  • SFSafariViewController testing with content blockers
  • Accessibility auditing (axe-core)
  • Responsive viewport and device emulation
  • Bookmark management
Features
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The ultimate developer tool for testing WKWebView and SFSafariViewController configurations in real-time. KEY FEATURES WKWebView Testing • Real-time configuration testing with 20+ options • Built-in DevTools: Console, Network, Storage, Performance, Sources, Accessibility • JavaScript injection and snippet execution • Custom User-Agent emulation • Viewport and device emulation SFSafariViewController Testing • Native Safari experience with content blockers • Reader mode and responsive size control • Customizable bar colors and dismiss button styles Developer Tools • Console: Capture console.log with %c CSS styling support • Network: Monitor fetch/XHR requests with timing data • Storage: View/edit localStorage, sessionStorage, cookies • Performance: Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) and Navigation Timing • Sources: DOM tree inspection, stylesheets, scripts • Accessibility: axe-core based accessibility auditing Additional Features • Bookmark management for quick URL access • Responsive viewport resizing (iPhone, iPad, Desktop presets) • Screenshot capture • API capability detection • Dark mode support Perfect for iOS developers who need to test web content rendering, debug JavaScript, analyze network requests, and ensure accessibility compliance.

About

Desktop Mode Browser

Features
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Switch any website to Desktop Mode with just a single tap. Enjoy the Full desktop browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad with powerful tools like Desktop/Mobile switching, adjustable Zoom, Fullscreen Mode, and customizable Viewport Size. Experience the web the way it was designed. Desktop Mode Browser lets you open desktop versions of websites, making it easier to use web apps, dashboards, online tools, and websites that work best in desktop mode. Whether you're accessing productivity websites, managing online services, or simply prefer the desktop experience, Desktop Mode Browser gives you more control over how websites are displayed. ## Features • Always request the desktop version of websites • Instantly switch between Desktop and Mobile view • Adjustable zoom for comfortable browsing • Full-screen browsing experience • Fast and responsive web engine • Open multiple websites with tabs • Bookmark your favorite websites • Browse with history support • Easy address bar with quick navigation • Optimized for iPhone and iPad ## Perfect For • Web developers and designers • Students and professionals • Business users • Website administrators • Anyone who needs desktop websites on mobile devices ## Why Choose Desktop Mode Browser? Many websites offer additional features or better layouts in their desktop versions. Desktop Mode Browser makes it simple to access those experiences without switching to a computer. Enjoy a faster, more flexible browsing experience with powerful desktop viewing tools designed for everyday use.

Screenshots

Walnut4 screens
Desktop Mode Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desktop Mode Browser at none against Walnut's 1. Desktop Mode Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Walnut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Desktop Mode Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Walnut versus Desktop Mode Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalnutDesktop Mode Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJiwon ParkVaghani Keyur

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Walnut

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Desktop Mode Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Walnut free?
Walnut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desktop Mode Browser free?
Desktop Mode Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Walnut or Desktop Mode Browser have ads?
Walnut shows ads; Desktop Mode Browser does not.

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