iBrowser vs Plainly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBrowser
This utility offers a full-screen browsing experience with comprehensive search capabilities. It includes a child lock feature to restrict access to specific pages and is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. Users can access settings and refresh pages through intuitive gestures.
- Full-screen browsing
- Comprehensive search
- Child lock for restricted access
- iPhone and iPad compatible
- Gesture-based controls
- No ads or pop-up windows
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************************************** 【1】Full screen browser, do you want it 【2】Every orientation, do you get it 【3】Fast search, do you try it 【4】iPhone and iPad ready, do you use it 【5】Child Lock: only allow a fixed page Come and try it! No ads and no pop-ups! ************************************** 【How to use】 - Double-tap the search icon on the bottom bar to open Settings - Double-tap the refresh icon on the bottom bar to force refresh the current page - Child Lock: turn on Force Hide Address Bar in Settings - On iPhone, shake the device to show the address bar and toolbar 【Guide】 - The first launch shows a 5-step tour. Finish it and start browsing - Open User Guide in Settings anytime for gestures, Child Lock, and FAQs - Bottom bar from left to right: Back, Forward, Refresh, Search, Home, Full Screen - Tap Search to show or hide the address bar. Tap Full Screen to go borderless at once - Type a URL or a keyword in the address bar. Text starting with http opens as a site. Anything else uses your current search engine - When setting the homepage, tap Use Current Page to make the page you are viewing the startup page - To keep one page as fixed as possible: set the homepage, turn on Child Lock, then enable the Settings password - If the notch covers the page, adjust browser margins in Settings ************************************** Note: If the app does not meet your needs, you can request a refund from Apple within 90 days: https://reportaproblem.apple.com
Plainly
Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.
- Full-screen browsing experience
- Intuitive tab switching
- Buttonless interface option
- Passcode protection for privacy
- Dark mode support
- Quick history clearing
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars – just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iBrowser at every 5 days against Plainly's every 9 months. iBrowser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Plainly's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 53%). On price, ads, 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
iBrowser costs $0.89 and Plainly $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iBrowser ships an update every 5 days, Plainly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBrowser | Plainly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.89 — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 天从 何 | Justin Cheng |
Customer experience
iBrowser
Plainly
In-app purchases
iBrowser
No in-app purchases
Plainly
No in-app purchases









