Comparison

Desktop Browser vs MetaSurf

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

Head to head
About

Desktop Browser

Access full desktop versions of websites on your mobile device, overcoming content limitations and enhancing productivity. Enjoy a customizable browsing experience with tabbed browsing and bookmarks, seamlessly integrated with other apps.

Highlights
  • View desktop website versions
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Bookmarks
  • Customizable settings
  • Seamless app integration
  • Enhanced productivity
Features
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Desktop Browser displays the mobile or the desktop version of a website. In their mobile version some websites hide content, display different content or event present a payable content to the user. Desktop Browser let you surf the web the way you want. Desktop Experience on Mobile: With Desktop Browser, say goodbye to limitations. Enjoy the full desktop browsing experience on your iPhone, complete with tabbed browsing and bookmarks. Whether you're researching, shopping, or simply browsing the web, you'll have all the features you need at your fingertips. Enhanced Productivity: Boost your productivity with the ability to access desktop versions of websites on your iPhone. No more struggling with mobile-optimized layouts that lack functionality. With Desktop Browser, you can work more efficiently, seamlessly switching between tabs and accessing all the tools and features you need to get things done. Customization Options: Tailor your browsing experience to suit your preferences. Desktop Browser offers customizable settings, allowing you to adjust everything from font sizes to default search engines. Make your browsing experience truly your own with personalized options that enhance usability and convenience. Seamless Integration: Desktop Browser seamlessly integrates with other apps and services on your iPhone. Whether you're sharing links with friends, saving articles for later, or accessing web-based resources within other apps, Desktop Browser ensures a smooth and cohesive user experience. Continuous Updates and Support: Rest assured that you're always getting the best experience possible. Desktop Browser is regularly updated with new features, performance enhancements, and security patches to ensure optimal performance. Plus, our dedicated support team is always available to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter. Experience the future of mobile browsing with Desktop Browser. Download the app today and unlock a world of possibilities right from your iPhone. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MetaSurf

This app provides a secure, isolated browsing environment for social networks. It enhances privacy and convenience, allowing access to multiple platforms without compromising your main browser's data. Enjoy a fast and compact browsing experience focused on social media.

Highlights
  • Isolated browsing environment
  • Enhanced privacy
  • Supports Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, TikTok
  • Configurable tabs
  • Fast and compact design
Features
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MetaSurf is a dedicated browser for social network web sites, allowing you to surf safely in an isolated environment. The app focused on convenience and privacy. It is perfect for those who cares about privacy and would like to access Facebook in an isolated environment. It also supports Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube and TikTok. You can configure the tabs. The app is super fast and tiny.

Screenshots

Desktop Browser4 screens
MetaSurf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MetaSurf at none against Desktop Browser's shown. MetaSurf also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Desktop Browser's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 30%) and ratings volume (16K vs 311). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Desktop Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and MetaSurf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Desktop Browser against 4.4 for MetaSurf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Browser has 16K ratings behind it against 311, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Desktop Browser's written reviews are positive against 30% of MetaSurf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desktop Browser ships an update fortnightly, MetaSurf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Desktop Browser versus MetaSurf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop BrowserMetaSurf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings) — better4.4 (311 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better311
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating17++17
DeveloperSpicy AppsActowise LLC

Customer experience

Desktop Browser

All ratings16,020 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews672 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative44.5%

MetaSurf

All ratings216 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral26.1%
Negative43.5%

Bugs and requests

Desktop Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to upload images
  • Reloads pages unexpectedly when interacting with text fields
  • Fails to properly display desktop versions of certain websites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add PDF export/download functionality
  • Improve tab management and background browsing
  • Provide more customization options

MetaSurf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Desktop Browser

Subscriptions3
  • weekly3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • yearly3 Days trial$7.491 Year
One-time3
  • remove ads$1.99
  • browse plus$1.99
  • all features pack$2.99
2 purchases

MetaSurf

One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$3.99
  • Pro Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Desktop Browser free?
Desktop Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MetaSurf free?
MetaSurf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desktop Browser or MetaSurf?
Desktop Browser is rated higher. Desktop Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while MetaSurf averages 4.4 from 311 ratings.
Do Desktop Browser or MetaSurf have ads?
Desktop Browser shows ads; MetaSurf does not.
Which is updated more often, Desktop Browser or MetaSurf?
Desktop Browser ships an update fortnightly, and MetaSurf every 5 days. Most recently, Desktop Browser was updated on November 10, 2026 and MetaSurf on November 7, 2026.

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