# FastBack vs Bookmark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmark at 43% against FastBack's 0%. Bookmark also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). FastBack's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bookmark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookmark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FastBack's written reviews are positive against 43% of Bookmark's.

FastBack ships an update every 16 months, Bookmark monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastBack | Bookmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastback-smooth-web-browser/id931018273/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmark-reading-list-and-url/id1599691086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Studio Mee](https://appshunter.io/developer/300673322) | [Monelyze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086641918) |

## What reviewers say

### FastBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastback-smooth-web-browser/id931018273)

This browser offers a unique "back" function that instantly displays the previous page without reloading. It's designed for a smoother news browsing experience, allowing users to navigate between articles and main pages seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Instant page recall on back, No reloads when navigating back, Smooth news browsing experience, Remembers frequently visited sites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### Bookmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmark-reading-list-and-url/id1599691086)

Save web pages for later reading and organize them with notes and tags. Sync your saved articles across all your Apple devices using iCloud. Access your reading list offline or open links in your preferred browser.

**Highlights:** Save web pages from any app, Add notes to saved articles, Organize with tags and favorites, Search bookmarks by URL, title, or notes, Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, View in-app browser, Open links in other browsers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Service - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastBack free?

FastBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bookmark free?

Bookmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FastBack or Bookmark?

Bookmark is rated higher. FastBack averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bookmark averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do FastBack or Bookmark have ads?

Neither FastBack nor Bookmark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FastBack or Bookmark?

FastBack ships an update every 16 months, and Bookmark monthly. Most recently, FastBack was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bookmark on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*