# Asobi — Immersive Web Browser

> Immersive, clutter-free mobile web browser with ad blocking and privacy features. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Dashore.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asobi/id1589812837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Dashore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562387075)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asobi/id1589812837/reviews.md

## What is Asobi?

Watching media over a browser has a lot of limited options on iOS. The default browser, safari has a ton of clutter which makes a non-immersive experience for consuming media. Asobi solves this problem.

At its core, Asobi allows you to view media without any clutter on a mobile device because space is important when viewing a website.

There is no URL bar in Asobi. Instead, a default URL can be set to open on every app launch. This allows the user to jump right into the action instead of having a homepage on the screen.

Asobi also has other hallmarks of a standard web browser such as:
- History
- Bookmarks
- Downloads

There are also privacy related features such as:
- Incognito mode
- Ad blocking
- Authentication on startup
- Hiding content in the recents menu

Asobi has a navigation bar to quickly access all the options above. This bar can be tucked away automatically or with a triple tap of the screen.

The app is free and 100% open sourced: https://github.com/bdashore3/Asobi

More information is in the app website: https://kingbri.dev/asobi

Happy browsing!

## Key features

- Clutter-free media viewing
- No URL bar
- Customizable default URL
- Incognito mode
- Ad blocking
- Authentication on startup
- Hidden recents menu

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asobi/id1589812837/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Light-Weighted Broswer!

*2024-09-10, version 1.5.1*

This 4.9MB broswer has a lot of functions, like block ads and stuff. I use this for my website which I want it to be the startup page, and it's perfect, you can also scale the broswer which makes my broswer manga reader PERFECT, keep it up!

### 1/5 — Slow Loading

*2024-07-14, version 1.5.1*

The loading takes forever, and as writing this review, it’s still loading

### 5/5 — THANK YOU SO MUCH

*2024-05-06, version 1.5.1*

There are some website I like using that don’t have PWA support and this makes them criminally nice to use.

Also discord’s mobile app is terrible and this lets me use the desktop website, which is 10x better on an iPad.

Thank you so much.

### 5/5 — i lub dis app

*2023-10-02*

i use it for manga and anime all the time it’s pretty sick

### 5/5 — Really great

*2023-08-23, version 1.5.0*

I almost never write reviews for anything unless the product is extremely good or extremely bad. This app is extremely good. It's the most that I could have asked for in a browser for streaming content. Blocks ads & popups perfectly, super minimalist, load times are not bogged down by any unnecessary features. No ads of its own or popups. Amazing job

### 5/5 — Great browser for web video

*2023-03-29, version 1.5.0*

This is a great browser for online videos where the pages are full of ads. It launches the video full screen and takes out the distractions! Really awesome!

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-11-19, version 1.4.1*

Have been using for a few months now, works perfectly with the site i wanted to use and all the settings make it super easy to adjust stuff. Great and serves its intended purpose to a T👍

### 5/5 — thx king bri uwu

*2022-04-25, version 1.3.0*

I don’t really use the app but it’s good and kingbri is cool

### 4/5 — Useful and promising

*2022-01-30, version 1.2.1*

Pasting doesn't seem to work. It pastes multiple copies of what I was trying to paste.

## Frequently asked questions about Asobi

### What makes Asobi different from other browsers?

Asobi is designed for an immersive media viewing experience by removing the URL bar and clutter. It also offers built-in ad blocking and enhanced privacy features for a cleaner browsing session.

### Does Asobi have ads?

No, Asobi is ad-free. The app is free and 100% open source, meaning it does not rely on advertisements for revenue.

### What devices does Asobi support?

Asobi is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to provide a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Asobi updated?

The latest version of Asobi is 1.5.1, released on September 16, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with updates provided periodically.

### Is Asobi suitable for younger users?

Asobi has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features not suitable for all audiences. Parents should review the app's content before allowing younger users to download it.

### Can I set a custom homepage in Asobi?

Yes, instead of a traditional homepage, Asobi allows you to set a default URL that opens every time you launch the app. This helps you jump directly to your preferred content.

### What privacy features does Asobi offer?

Asobi includes incognito mode for private browsing, ad blocking to prevent tracking, authentication on startup for security, and the ability to hide content from the recents menu.

### Where can I find the source code for Asobi?

As Asobi is 100% open source, you can find its complete source code on GitHub at https://github.com/bdashore3/Asobi. This allows for transparency and community contributions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2023-09-16

Hey everyone!

Asobi v1.5.1 is out as a maintenance release with some new features and bugfixes:

- Add the ability to turn off zooming for webpages
- Fix problem of edited bookmarks not saving new info
- Fix issue with status bar style options displaying the wrong picker choices

This is the last release supporting iOS 14. Versions 1.6 and up will require iOS 15 or higher to run.

### 1.5.0 — 2023-01-22

Hey everyone!

Asobi v1.5.0 is out with many new features and bugfixes:

- The URL bar option has been relocated to browser mode which adds a URL bar button and allows for the bar to be presented.
- UI has been overhauled to fix issues with iOS 14 and clean up the overall style of Asobi.
- URL schemes other than default protocols are on an opt-in basis where schemes can be added in Asobi's settings.
- JS alerts are no longer presented as system alerts, but they now have their own alert view that doesn't interrupt the app.
- Auto-hide has been updated to prevent hiding at certain points and increase stability.

This is the last release supporting iOS 14. Versions 1.6 and up will require iOS 15 or higher to run.

### 1.4.1 — 2022-06-13

Hey everyone!

Asobi v1.4.1 is out with some new features and bugfixes:
- A URL bar has been added. This can be toggled on in settings
- Authentication blurring has been fixed
- Fix popup handling for certain popups
- Make find in page and URL bars work better with keyboards

Guides are also available in the GitHub and the settings menu. Feel free to reference those in the event of confusion.

### 1.4.0 — 2022-06-03

Hey everyone!

Asobi v1.4.0 is out with a huge amount of features and bug fixes:
- iCloud syncing between devices
- Popup blocking (along with always allowed websites)
- Https only mode
- Smart bookmarks (allow each bookmark/homescreen shortcut to load the most recent URL for that site)
- Ability to hide/show insets and the home indicator
- Percentage on the loading bar
- JavaScript alert, prompt, and confirm methods now show up
- Various bugs regarding history have been squashed. There is now a repair history button which will fix possible leftovers from previous versions of Asobi.

Any issues? Please hit the big issues button in settings or report them on the discord (located in the about menu)

### 1.3.0 — 2022-04-21

Hey everyone!

Asobi v1.3.0 is out with a bunch of features and bug fixes:
- A "Guides" button has been added to the bottom of settings. If you're confused on how to use Asobi, go here!
- The statusbar can be customized to whatever option the user wants, adapt to the app theme, or automatically adjust to the webpage background
- Videos can now be forced to fullscreen (native player) when played. This works best with media browsers such as Jellyfin
- The default URL can now be the last URL in history so you can pick up where you left off
- Autohiding the navigation bar has been properly fixed and the bar no longer flickers
- Accent color now applies to toggles in-app

Any issues? Please hit the big issues button in settings or report them on the discord (located in the about menu)

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