# Desktop Browser vs Light Surf Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Desktop Browser at 4.4 against Light Surf Browser's 3.3. Desktop Browser also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 20%) and ratings volume (16K vs 61). Light Surf Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Light Surf Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Desktop Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Browser has 16K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Desktop Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of Light Surf Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Browser | Light Surf Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-browser/id940076212/reviews)** | [3.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Spicy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/299136020) | [KALATI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625888119) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-browser/id940076212)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| browse plus | $1.99 | one-time |
| all features pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for desktop browsing on mobile
- 🚀 Reliable in forcing desktop mode
- 💡 Helpful for accessing desktop-only features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on some websites
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many toolbars

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Light Surf Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117)

Browse the web without intrusive ads and enjoy background audio playback for music and films. This utility offers virus protection and privacy features like password protection and Touch ID support, while also helping to conserve internet data.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocker, Background Audio Playback, Virus Protection, Password Protection, Touch ID Support, Data Saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $32.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $82.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop Browser free?

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

### Is Light Surf Browser free?

Light Surf Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Desktop Browser or Light Surf Browser?

Desktop Browser is rated higher. Desktop Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Light Surf Browser averages 3.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Desktop Browser or Light Surf Browser have ads?

Desktop Browser shows ads; Light Surf Browser does not.

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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.*