# Browse via me vs DeviceWebAPIBrowser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeviceWebAPIBrowser at none against Browse via me's 1. DeviceWebAPIBrowser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Browse via me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeviceWebAPIBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Browse via me ships an update every 2 months, DeviceWebAPIBrowser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browse via me | DeviceWebAPIBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devicewebapibrowser/id994422987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SENSYUSYA](https://appshunter.io/developer/387644072) | [GClue, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290600210) |

## What reviewers say

### Browse via me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browse-via-me/id973758605)

Manage your default web browser and access your browsing history and bookmarks. Restore previously purchased ad-free add-ons. This utility helps organize your web browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Manage default web browser, Access browsing history, Register and view bookmarks, Restore ad-free add-ons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示 | $5.99 | one-time |


### DeviceWebAPIBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devicewebapibrowser/id994422987)

This browser connects your iPhone or iPad to surrounding devices, offering a RESTful API for controlling various hardware. It enables users to operate devices through web apps and allows developers to create unified control applications.

**Highlights:** Device control via RESTful API, Web app integration for device operation, Access to iOS device functions, Support for IRKit, SonyCamera, Chromecast, Hue, Pebble, AllJoyn, Theta, Linking, AWSIoT, Basic web browsing features, Cookie management and origin blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browse via me free?

Browse via me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DeviceWebAPIBrowser free?

DeviceWebAPIBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Browse via me or DeviceWebAPIBrowser have ads?

Browse via me shows ads; DeviceWebAPIBrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Browse via me or DeviceWebAPIBrowser?

Browse via me ships an update every 2 months, and DeviceWebAPIBrowser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Browse via me was updated on October 17, 2026 and DeviceWebAPIBrowser on October 13, 2026.

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