# Dolphin Browser — Fast Private Web Search > Fast, smart, and personal mobile web browser with unique navigation features. (iPhone/iPad app by MoboTap Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-browser/id1440710469 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MoboTap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433626481) - Category: Business, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.20/5 from 374 App Store ratings · 383 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 49 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Turkish - Released: 2018-11-03 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-browser/id1440710469/reviews.md ## What is Dolphin Browser? Dolphin is a free, fast, smart and personal web browser for iPhone and iPad. The exclusive features include one-tap share, tabbed browsing, cloud sync, gesture browsing, sonar search, speed dial, sidebar and a lot more to be discovered. Over 150,000,000 users have chosen Dolphin Browser because it simplifies and enriches their mobile life. Dolphin Browser is coming with a brand new look for iPhone XR/iPhone XS that is fully compatible with iOS 11 & 12. Download Dolphin now and enjoy the best iPhone web browser experience. **** FEATURES **** * ONE-TAP SHARE Right from Dolphin, you can tweet web pages, post them to Facebook, share them via email, or Grab the content. * TABBED BROWSING No need to toggle between screens, Dolphin’s tabbed browsing allows you open and switch between Web pages fast like lightning. * SYNC - Send to device: Send links, maps, phone numbers and more from your desktop to your phone and vice versa with Chrome/Firefox/Safari extensions. - Dolphin Connect: Sync easily your history, bookmarks, passwords and open tabs across your mobile and PC. * GESTURE Dolphin Gesture simplifies the way you navigate the mobile web. It allows you to access the web by creating a personal symbol for the sites you frequently visit. * SONAR Dolphin Sonar allows you to search, share, and navigate by shaking your phone and telling Dolphin what to do. * SPEED DIAL Visit your favorite sites on the go with one touch. * SIDEBARS You can make the best of mobile interface with bookmarks and open tabs on Dolphin sidebar. Download Dolphin Browser extensions and send web content between your mobile and desktop. Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dolphin-connect/pajecklcmiegagoelbbjldmfcbcpdpll Firefox: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.xpi Safari: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.safariextz DOLPHIN BROWSER IN MEDIA “Dolphin Browser's Gestures and sidebars make web surfing fast, intuitive and fun while on the go.” - USA Today “…it’s a great, simple browser that feels more at home on a touchscreen device than pretty much anything else you’ll try. - Lifehacker ABOUT DOLPHIN BROWSER Discover more at http://www.dolphin.com Contact us at support@dolphin.com Join Dolphin Facebook Fan page: http://www.facebook.com/DolphinFans Follow Dolphin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DolphinBrowser ## Key features - One-tap share - Tabbed browsing - Cloud sync - Gesture browsing - Sonar search - Speed dial ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | internet | $0.99 | one-time | | puffin | $0.99 | one-time | | mobile | $0.99 | one-time | | smart | $0.99 | one-time | | gesture | $0.99 | one-time | | dart | $0.99 | one-time | | thanksgivingday | $0.99 | one-time | | privacy | $0.99 | one-time | | seabed | $0.99 | one-time | | bridge | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Dolphin Browser? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Great web browser for iOS 9 - 👍 Very good **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't work - 🐛 Not working - 🐛 Kick out from Dolphin browser - 🐛 Doesntwork - 🐛 Crashes constantly - 🐛 Keeps crashing - 🐛 Crashes on start - 🐛 Crashes and doesn't open - 🐛 Crashes on opening - 🐛 Crashes on launch - 🐛 Crashes on launch for iOS 14.0.1 - 🐛 Crashes immediately when you try to open it - 🐛 Closes when opened - 🐛 Abandoned - 🐛 Unsupported - 🐛 Worst version yet - 🐛 Ads not blocked anymore - 🐛 Keeps deleting bookmarks - 🐛 Bookmarks and fast pages disappeared after update - 🐛 Settings, bookmarks, speed dial always reset - 🐛 Keeps resetting to factory default - 🐛 Deletes bookmarks - 🐛 Randomly reverts back to the default search engine - 🐛 Definitely Blocks Ads - But Has Problems - 🐛 Lacks the features that make its IPad equivalent a great app **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen freezes - Incompatible with older devices - Can't open tab in background - No more audio in the background option - Keyboard will randomly disengage when you are typing - The app constantly changes your search engine if you use anything other than Yahoo - There's an archaic 20 tab limit **Most requested features** - Add to Share Menu? - Dark mode option - Advanced analytics dashboard ## Recent user reviews (10 of 383) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-browser/id1440710469/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great web browser for ios 9 *2024-10-24* I use this for iOS 9 and it's really great and has better compatibility with websites compared to safari. It's a shame it doesn't seem to be in development for now. ### 2/5 — 아이폰15프로유저 앱다운 *2024-06-18, version 10.0.9* 앱을 누르면 1초못되서 튕기는 꺼짐니다 왜그런가요 ### 1/5 — Doesn’t seem to allow video full screen *2024-04-21, version 10.0.9* Has been a great browser. Used it for years but recently found that it doesn’t allow me to switch to full screen. As the dophin banner remains on screen top and bottom ### 5/5 — Green Fish *2024-03-17, version 10.0.9* Handal ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-06-14, version 10.0.9* app immediately crashes on launch. ### 1/5 — Not working *2023-05-29, version 10.0.9* Closed after open. Not working ### 1/5 — Kick out from dolphin browser *2023-04-03, version 10.0.9* For iPhone 13 Pro Max It been years I used on older iPhone so I have always enjoyed using dolphin browser. I don’t know if dolphin browser is not compatible with this iPhone I have now with iPhone pro max. Is that because iOS version update 16.3 no longer works? ### 1/5 — Doesnt work *2023-02-13, version 10.0.9* Doesntwork ### 1/5 — Does not work *2022-08-23, version 10.0.9* Literally. Crashes on start. iPhone 8. ### 1/5 — Email *2022-06-28, version 10.0.9* How can I email dolphin to open an account ## Frequently asked questions about Dolphin Browser ### What does this app do? This app is a free, fast, and smart mobile web browser designed for iPhone and iPad. It offers a personalized browsing experience with features like one-tap sharing, tabbed browsing, cloud sync, gesture navigation, and voice search. ### What are the key features of this browser? Key features include one-tap sharing to social media or email, efficient tabbed browsing for quick switching between pages, cloud sync for history and bookmarks across devices, gesture browsing for intuitive navigation, and sonar search activated by shaking the phone. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or functionalities beyond the core free experience. ### What devices is this app compatible with? This app is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It is fully compatible with iOS 11 and 12, and has a new look optimized for iPhone XR and iPhone XS. ### How can I sync my browsing data across devices? The app offers cloud sync functionality. You can sync your history, bookmarks, passwords, and open tabs across your mobile devices and PC using Dolphin Connect. Desktop extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari are available to facilitate this. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.0.9 — 2019-05-23 1.Updated kernel and tripartite database, improved application fluency 2.fixed bug that caused user-selected sites to be modified by default search engine updates 3. fixed some known bug ### 10.0.8 — 2019-03-20 1.Fixed the bug of speeddial and bookmarks, you can use the function normally 2.Fixed some bug to optimized user experience ### 10.0.7 — 2019-03-05 *Notice Dear users, we are sorry to inform you that we are amicably ending our partnership with Fillr. Fillr’s business model has changed and it will no longer be working with mobile browsers. we do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank-you for your patience as we make this transition. In the meantime, please update your version of Dolphin for new and better performance and features. We really value your use and any suggestions you can offer to make it better. Thank you for your support as always. ### 10.0.6 — 2019-01-17 1.Search engine is now by default as your own way 2.Set your favorite bookmarks as default 3.Set speeddial as default is now available 4.Added theme insourced function ### 10.0.5 — 2018-11-06 1，Changed the push feature 2，Fix the bug ## Apps similar to Dolphin Browser | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dolphin Mobile Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-mobile-browser/id634693702) | 2.7 (576) | Free | Business | | [IBM MaaS360 Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibm-maas360-browser/id591773034) | 2.4 (47) | Free | Business | ## More apps by MoboTap Inc. - [海豚浏览器](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id453722442) - [海豚浏览器HD - 极速搜索头条新闻资讯的全民上网平台](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id460812014) - [Dolphin Web Browser for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-web-browser-for-ipad/id460812023) - [ドルフィン ブラウザ HD - Powerful Ad-Block & QR Fast Search](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-powerful-ad-block-and-qr-fast-search/id482528271) - [Dolphin Mobile Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-mobile-browser/id634693702) - [Dolphin for MobileNow HD - Best Ad-Block Extension](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-for-mobilenow-hd-best-ad-block-extension/id645434499) All apps by MoboTap Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/433626481 ## Related topics [private browser dolphin](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/private-browser-dolphin) · [dolphin browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dolphin-browser) · [dolphin mobile browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dolphin-mobile-browser) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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