Webloader vs PolyWeb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Webloader
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Webloader turns any iPad, iPhone, or Mac into a dedicated full-screen kiosk for a single website — perfect for museum terminals, reception info screens, digital signage, or any unattended public display. Features: • Full-screen WebView for any URL, no browser chrome • Password-protected settings, hidden behind a secret two-finger long-press gesture • Lock screen orientation to portrait or landscape • Adjustable brightness and a "keep display awake" option so the screen never sleeps • Scheduled daily reload to keep long-running kiosks reliable • A home button gets visitors back to your site if they navigate away • Designed to work seamlessly with iOS Guided Access, so visitors can't leave the app Webloader Pro unlocks offline operation: download your website as a package and serve it from a built-in local web server — ideal for locations with unreliable or no Wi-Fi. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
PolyWeb
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PolyWeb is a lightweight, privacy-isolated mobile browser engineered for web developers, designers, and privacy-conscious users who require flexible web previewing, responsive layout testing, and isolated browsing sessions. Whether you need to test website responsiveness across different user agents, verify web layouts, or maintain completely separate browsing environments, PolyWeb provides full profile isolation—ensuring each profile retains independent cookies, local storage, sessions, and User-Agent headers to eliminate cross-session collision. Key Features: 【Profile Isolation & Environment Testing】 • Create and manage multiple distinct profiles with custom icons and theme colors. • True Session Isolation: Each profile maintains independent cookies, cache, and local storage. Perfect for testing multiple user roles or isolated web sessions simultaneously. • Clean specific profile data and cookies individually at any time for quick cache testing without affecting other environments. 【User-Agent Presets & Testing Tools】 • Built-in User-Agent presets: Mobile Browsers. • Add, edit, and duplicate custom User-Agent strings to test responsive layouts, audit mobile web pages, and preview device-specific site rendering effortlessly. 【Seamless External Share Sheet Integration】 • Tap "Share" in any external application and choose PolyWeb. • Instantly select which Profile and User-Agent to open the link with, facilitating quick testing and isolated URL inspection. 【Bookmarks & Efficiency Features】 • Organize profile-specific bookmarks for structured web testing and daily browsing. • Customizable default search engine. • Fast, responsive in-app webview engine with SSL security indicators and real-time load feedback. 【Privacy-First Architecture】 • Built with privacy at its core. Browsing sessions, cookies, and profile preferences are stored strictly on your local device—no remote data collection, tracking, or unexpected server syncing. Download PolyWeb today to unlock isolated, flexible, and efficient mobile web previewing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PolyWeb at none against Webloader's 1. PolyWeb also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Webloader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Webloader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PolyWeb asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Webloader | PolyWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Swiss-Development GmbH | chang liang lai |
In-app purchases
Webloader
- Webloader Pro$4.99
PolyWeb
No in-app purchases









