Walnut vs Desktop Mode Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Desktop Mode Browser
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Walnut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Desktop Mode Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Walnut | Desktop Mode Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jiwon Park | Vaghani Keyur |
In-app purchases
Walnut
- Remove Ads$3.99
Desktop Mode Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Walnut free?
Is Desktop Mode Browser free?
Do Walnut or Desktop Mode Browser have ads?
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