Comparison

DeviceWebAPIBrowser vs Anti Browser

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

Head to head
About

DeviceWebAPIBrowser

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
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DeviceWebAPIBrowserはiPhone(またはiPod touch, iPad)と周辺のデバイスをつなげるブラウザです。 本ブラウザは周辺のデバイスを操作するためのRESTfulなAPIを提供します。そのAPIをもとに開発されたWebアプリによって、ユーザはさまざまなデバイスを操作可能です。 また、Webアプリ開発者にとっては、統一的なAPIで異なる無線規格のデバイスを操作できるアプリを開発可能になります。 ■本アプリの対象ユーザは、Webアプリ開発者と一般ユーザの2種類に分けられます。 
・Webアプリ開発者は、Browserの提供するAPIを使ってデバイスを操作可能なアプリを開発し、Web上に公開します。 
・一般ユーザは、Browser上で表示したそのWebアプリのUIから、デバイスを操作することができます。 周辺のデバイスだけでなく、iOS端末自体の機能にもアクセス可能です。 ■現在サポート中のデバイスおよび機能: ・IRKit   - 登録されている無線の送信 - 仮想デバイスの追加 - ライトの操作 - TVの操作 ・DeviceWebAPI BrowserのインストールされているiOS8.0端末  (※外部のiOS端末とは通信しません)   - 音声録音   - 写真撮影   - 動画撮影   - メディア再生   - 日時設定の取得   - 画面の明るさ調整   - 加速度の取得   - 近接イベントの取得   - バイブレーション   - 電話発信   - タッチイベント   - 画像の描画 - 通知 ・SonyCamera - 写真撮影 - ズームイン・ズームアウト ・ChromeCast - 通知 - 画像の描画 - 動画の再生 ・Hue - ライトの操作 ・Pebble   - 加速度の取得   - キーイベントの取得   - 画像の描画 - 通知 ・AllJoyn(Light) - ライトの操作 ・Theta  - 写真撮影  - 動画撮影 - 全天球画像操作 ・Linking   - 加速度の取得   - 近接イベントの取得   - バイブレーション   - タッチイベント - 通知 - ライトの操作 ・AWSIoT   - 音声録音   - 写真撮影   - 動画撮影   - メディア再生   - 日時設定の取得   - 画面の明るさ調整   - 加速度の取得   - 近接イベントの取得   - バイブレーション   - 電話発信   - タッチイベント   - 画像の描画 - 通知 - ライトの操作 ■その他、ブラウザとしての基本的な機能: ・Webブラウジング ・アドレスバーでのWeb検索 ・お気に入り管理 ・閲覧履歴 ・Cookie保存のON/OFF ・Cookieの削除 ・Originブロック機能 ■DeviceConnectについて DeviceWebAPIBrowserはオープンソースプロジェクトDevice Connectにて定義されているAPIの仕様に準拠しています。 Device Connect https://github.com/DeviceConnect/DeviceConnect Webアプリ開発用SDKである Device Connect SDK for Javascriptが上記のサイトにて公開されています。 ■OMA GotAPIについて DeviceWebAPI及び、DeviceConnectはOMA GotAPIをサポートしています。 ・OMA GotAPI V1.0 http://technical.openmobilealliance.org/Technical/technical-information/release-program/current-releases/generic-open-terminal-api-framework-1-0

About

Anti Browser

Transform your iPhone into a focused tool by eliminating distractions like search bars and infinite scrolling. Access essential information quickly through QR codes, direct links, and reference tools, helping you reclaim your time and reduce digital overload.

Highlights
  • No search bar or suggestions
  • No infinite scroll
  • QR code scanning
  • Direct link opening
  • Wikipedia and AI summaries
  • Guide to system-level lockdown
Features
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Make your iPhone a tool, not a toy. Standard browsers are designed to keep you online. Anti Browser is designed to get you offline. We removed the search bar, the suggestions, and the infinite scroll so you can reclaim your time. ZERO SEARCH. ZERO SURF. The rabbit hole is closed. No Address Bar: You cannot type in a URL. No Search Engine: Google, Bing, etc are blocked. No Feed: There is nothing to scroll. GET IN. GET INFO. GET OUT. Anti Browser restores the internet to its original purpose: pure utility. Access only what you need, when you need it: QR Codes: Instantly scan menus and tickets. Direct Links: Open links sent via Messages, Mail, or Calendar. Reference Tools: Access Wikipedia and AI Summaries for quick answers. COMPLETE THE "DUMBPHONE" SETUP Anti Browser includes a built-in guide to locking down your iPhone at the system level. We walk you through disabling Safari and the App Store, leaving you with a device that has all the modern conveniences (Maps, Uber, Spotify) but none of the distractions. Stop scrolling. Start living. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.antibrowser.app/privacy

Screenshots

DeviceWebAPIBrowser4 screens
Anti Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anti Browser at 4.8 against DeviceWebAPIBrowser's 1.0. Anti Browser also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). DeviceWebAPIBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Anti Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. DeviceWebAPIBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anti Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anti Browser has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DeviceWebAPIBrowser's written reviews are positive against 83% of Anti Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeviceWebAPIBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, Anti Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DeviceWebAPIBrowser versus Anti Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeviceWebAPIBrowserAnti Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGClue, Inc.Joseph Casey

Customer experience

DeviceWebAPIBrowser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Anti Browser

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DeviceWebAPIBrowser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Anti Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$34.99

Questions

Is DeviceWebAPIBrowser free?
DeviceWebAPIBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anti Browser free?
Anti Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeviceWebAPIBrowser or Anti Browser?
Anti Browser is rated higher. DeviceWebAPIBrowser averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Anti Browser averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.
Do DeviceWebAPIBrowser or Anti Browser have ads?
Neither DeviceWebAPIBrowser nor Anti Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeviceWebAPIBrowser or Anti Browser?
DeviceWebAPIBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Anti Browser every 6 days. Most recently, DeviceWebAPIBrowser was updated on October 13, 2026 and Anti Browser on October 6, 2026.

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