Comparison

Desktop Browser vs Websave

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

Websave

Easily archive web pages, from tweets to blogs, to ensure you never lose important online content. Save pages automatically or manually and export them in various formats like PDF, image, or HTML. Sync your archives across all your iCloud devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Archive web pages automatically or manually
  • Export saved pages as PDF, image, or HTML
  • Syncs archives across iCloud devices
  • User-friendly interface
  • Content preservation tool
Features
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Never lose access to important web content again! Websave is your tool for archiving web pages on the ever-changing Internet. Whether you want to save tweets, blogs, or multiple versions of a website, Websave makes it easy and efficient. Key Features: - Archive web pages: Automatically or manually save any web page. Perfect for content preservation. - Flexible export options: Export your saved web pages as PDF, image or HTML. Choose the format that works best for you. - User-friendly interface: Intuitive and easy-to-use design for a seamless experience. - Syncs across devices: Your Web Saves are stored on the device and also synced between your iCloud devices. Terms of use: https://websave.app/tos Privacy policy: https://websave.app/privacy

Screenshots

Desktop Browser4 screens
Websave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desktop Browser at 52% against Websave's 0%. Desktop Browser also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (16K vs 1). Websave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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 Websave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desktop Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Browser has 16K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Websave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desktop Browser ships an update fortnightly, Websave every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Desktop Browser versus Websave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop BrowserWebsave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSpicy AppsHo Ye Lam

Customer experience

Desktop Browser

All ratings16,020 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews666 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative44.4%

Websave

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Websave

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

Websave

Subscriptions2
  • Websave Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Websave Annual Pro$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Desktop Browser free?
Desktop Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Websave free?
Websave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desktop Browser or Websave?
Desktop Browser is rated higher. Desktop Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Websave averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Desktop Browser or Websave have ads?
Desktop Browser shows ads; Websave does not.
Which is updated more often, Desktop Browser or Websave?
Desktop Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Websave every 6 days. Most recently, Desktop Browser was updated on October 14, 2026 and Websave on October 2, 2026.

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