# Emerald Browser — Organize your Internet

> Distraction-free web browser with ad blocker and organization tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Dario Ortiz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-browser/id6752656312 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dario Ortiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840415764)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 192 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-browser/id6752656312/reviews.md

## What is Emerald Browser?

Emerald is a browser that you can organize. Thanks to Spaces, Folders, Pinned Tabs, Tabbies and Profiles, you can organize your whole internet life.

ORGANIZE YOUR WHOLE INTERNET LIFE

SPACES - split your browsing into separate Spaces, each with its own name, icon, and custom theme, so different parts of your life stay visually distinct.
FOLDERS - group your tabs into folders to keep related work together and your Sidebar clutter-free.
PRIVATE FOLDERS - lock sensitive folders behind a password, protected by Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
PINNED TABS - pin your most-used tabs to any Space or Folder so they're always one tap or drag away.
TABBIES - keep your open tabs organized and accessible without losing track of what you're working on.
PROFILES - assign shared or separate accounts and data across your Spaces, so work data stays separate from personal browsing, or shared where you want it.

BROWSE WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS

NO SPYWARE, NO CLUTTER - a built-in ad blocker and a clean interface keep your browsing focused on what matters.

SEARCH THAT KEEPS UP WITH YOU

SMART SUGGESTIONS - search across the web, your recents, pinned tabs, and open tabs all at once.
SITE SEARCH - search directly within your favorite websites just like you would with a search engine, with built-in and customizable options.
SWITCH TO TABS & SPACES - jump straight to an open tab or Space right from the search bar, no digging required.
RENAME & EDIT URLs - access all of Emerald's search features even while editing a URL.

BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN

SIDEBAR - on iPad, a dedicated sidebar keeps your Spaces, Pinned Tabs, Folders, Tabbies, and Recents within easy reach.
FLOATING SEARCH PANEL - a larger search bar on bigger screens with all the same smart features as iPhone.
RECENTS - quickly revisit what you were browsing, accessible as a sheet.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Ad blocker
- Smart organization
- No spyware
- Customization options
- Secure browsing

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald-browser/id6752656312/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good job

*2026-04-04*

Still a work in progress but I’m very encouraged by this browser. A few bugs here and there but still usable. I would like to see a dark mode setting for night time viewing. Hopefully that’s on the radar

### 5/5 — Decent Browser With Fast Updates

*2026-03-11*

I have been using this browser as my secondary browser since its infancy. Although there are a few bugs here and there, which is very common and something fixable in the next update, something I like even more about it is that I can report an issue to the developer and fix the problem I am facing within a couple of weeks, sometimes even sooner.

### 5/5 — Great developer, improving quickly!

*2026-03-10*

I really like where this is headed and that it syncs with the even better macOS version—which reminds me of Arc but using Webkit. The dev updates regularly and addresses feedback and suggestions on reddit. I’m almost ready to switch over full-time.

### 2/5 — ok

*2026-03-03*

horrible nice design tho but horrible i type the letter a in search and it crashes i cant search anything without it crashing i try to open youtube, crashes, i love the simplicity and organized design but ive never had a browser crash on every device i own just by searching the web.

**Developer response:** Hello!

Sorry for the issues, I’m actively fixing them, and I completely understand that you’re frustrated. 

Make sure you have set a Profile in the Table you opened the Tabs. It should have been set automatically, but sometimes it doesn’t set. I’m making the atomatic Profile setting stronger.

### 5/5 — Неплохой дизайн, скорость

*2026-02-02*

Дизайн субъективно лучше оперы и прочих браузеров, нету вайба 2020 года, как в условном вивалди, опере. Сыровато правда, хотел поставить фейс айди, а после включения браузер вылетает. Разработчик выбрал правильное направление, просьба добавить Яндекс 🙏🏻

**Developer response:** hi! thanks for the 5-star review! I will look at the issue, I tried enabling Face ID and it does the same. sorry for that :(

### 5/5 — Неплохой дизайн, скорость

*2026-01-01*

Дизайн субъективно лучше оперы и прочих браузеров, нету вайба 2020 года, как в условном вивалди, опере. Сыровато правда, хотел поставить фейс айди, а после включения браузер вылетает. Разработчик выбрал правильное направление

**Developer response:** hi! thanks for the 5-star review! I will look at the issue, I tried enabling Face ID and it does the same. sorry for that :(

## Frequently asked questions about Emerald Browser

### Does Emerald have ads?

No, Emerald is ad-free and does not contain advertisements, providing a clean browsing experience.

### What devices support Emerald?

Emerald is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro devices.

### How often is Emerald updated?

The latest version, 0.35, was released on March 10, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Emerald?

Emerald has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features suitable for mature audiences.

### Is Emerald browser free to use?

Yes, Emerald browser is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core features.

### What makes Emerald's organization features unique?

Emerald offers smart organization tools, including features like 'Tables' to help users manage their online content and information effectively.

### What is the user sentiment for Emerald?

Emerald has a rating of 3.6 stars from 9 ratings, indicating a generally positive but mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-05

1.0 is a massive update that brings Emerald to a stable release while also adding features and improving existing ones.

App Icon:
- The App icon has been completely redesigned, now made entirely in Icon Composer with its own Liquid Glass layers.

Spaces:
- You can now change the color scheme of your Spaces, so you can decide if you want it light or dark! Access it in the Theme Editor.
- The Theme Editor has been redesigned, with the gradient now taking up the full space of the view.
- A new scrolling switch system has been added so you can switch Spaces faster and more seamlessly.
- The iPhone Spaces UI has been redesigned to adapt to the new scroll system, moving the Space selector to the bottom and unifying it with iPad.
- The Create New Space sheet has been redesigned, now showing all the steps in a more understandable way.

Tabs:
- The tab button has been completely redesigned! The button is now less rounded and follows the Space's color scheme rather than its own color, making it more efficient.
- The Profile selection now uses the Space's Profile instead of the Tab's, which could sometimes be different.

Web Content:
- Web Content now uses the WebKit version tied to your system, so if you're running iOS 26.6, Emerald will use WebKit 26.6.
- Web Content expands to all the edges of the device, while showing all overlays directly in the safe area, creating a better effect for the user.
- Emerald Dark Reader has been added to Website Customization.

Peek:
- Peek is now on iOS! Peek is a popup that opens when a webpage tries to open a new tab, and you can close it or view it in fullscreen with just a tap, so your Tabbies don't end up being a mess.

Recents:
- Recents are now per Profile instead of universal.
- Recents now show the device they were added on (iPhone, iPad, or Mac).
- Refined the Recents-saving mechanism, now providing more precise save dates and image data.

Onboarding:
- Intro music has been added and the steps have been reduced so users can access Emerald faster.

Gradients:
- Emerald's own gradient is now animated and can be seen all across the app, in the onboarding, App State section, and more.

Emerald Premium:
- Emerald Premium is finally here! Premium is a service that unlocks features in Emerald that users love, such as Unlimited Spaces, AdBlock+, Website and Symbol Customization, and more.
- Users can subscribe from the iOS app using the App Store for billing.

Search Bar:
- The Search Bar opens faster and handles suggestions more efficiently.
- The new Recents system has also been added.
- Space labels now show correctly if the icon is a symbol.

Bug Fixes:
- A lot of bug fixes and crash fixes have landed in 1.0, improving the experience and making your day with Emerald easier.

Thanks for using Emerald for iOS!

### 0.71 — 2026-06-17

0.71 improves several aspects that make Emerald even better.

NEW FEATURES:
- Grain support: Add texture to your Spaces with grain! Just go to the Theme Editor to change grain opacity.
- Improved Space creation: A new option to set Profile, improvements to animations and symbols as icon make Space creation better than ever.
- iCloud Sync updates: Improved iCloud sync and added an information menu in the Sidebar or main menu.
- New version of AdBlock+: Better score on ad block testers, with a fix for blocked links.

BUG FIXES:
- Started to separate views for better performance. This will happen gradually, but the heaviest one have been separated, bringing a performance boost.
- Fixed bugs with popups redirecting to their APIs.
- Fixed bugs with Space creation.
- Fixed bugs with titles and favicons not updating.
- Optimized sections of the app, such as the Emoji Picker, Search Bar (iPhone), Sidebar (iPad) and more.

Thanks for using Emerald for iOS!

### 0.70 — 2026-06-03

0.70 is a big update, bringing new features and improvements.

NEW FEATURES:
- New Folder labels: Folder labels have been redesigned, with a new designed and better interactions
- Incognito mode: Incognito is here! Incognito deletes website data and tabs when you close Emerald, while enabling tracking protection by default. Turn it on in Settings > Privacy
- Updated old sections: Old sections have been updated with the new features of the past few months. The Profiles Management UI, Private Folders sheets and other old parts have been updated

BUG FIXES:
- Unified the bottom bar: This should reduce bugs with the Search Bar and the options menu
- Emerald now relies on auto-save instead of saving every signle interaction, making the app smoother, specially if iCloud Sync is on
- Fixed LOTS of other bugs, specially with performance

Thanks for using Emerald for iOS!

### 0.54 — 2026-05-17

0.34 brings new features and enhancement that make the experience even better.

NEW FEATURES:
- Emerald has a brand new Ad Blokcer: Emerald AdBlock+! It's open source and it is up to 5 times more powerful, while maintaining the same efficiency as the previous one!
- Favorites are now tied to Profiles! That means that you can have different Favorites per Spaces, just by changing its Profile!
- New form to close or delete Tabs. You can now swipe to close or delete your Tabs, making it a more delightful experience.
- Searchable Recents: Recents are now searchable. Remember that you can access Recents by pressing the Tabbies icon inside the Tabbies sheet on iPhone or the dedicated Recents button on iPad.
- New Credits page. Check contributors that have made Emerald possible in the brand new Credits tab inside Settings.
- More titles now use Emerald's Gotham font.

BUG FIXES:
- A BIG performance boost, bringing snappier animations and better performance across the app.
- Fixed issues with JavaScript URL redirecting not changing well.
- Other bug fixes that optimize the codebase and make Emerald better

Thanks for using Emerald for iOS!

### 0.53 — 2026-04-27

0.51 brings improvements and bug fixes that improve your experience with Emerald.

NEW FEATURES:
- Is the font of a webpage too ugly and you want to change it? No problem, introducing Font Changing! Change the font of websites to look how you want to. Go to any webpage, tap the gear menu, press "More Options..." and select "Custom Font" to start experimenting
- Recents are now unified inside Tabbies on iPhone! Press the tabbies icon at the top of the sheet to change between sections
- Improved the experience with more haptincs and fast response times
- Websites now load in dark mode when the deivice is set to dark mode

BUG FIXES:
- Emerald is faster and more efficient with tab creation, web veiw loading and scrolling
- Fixed a little bug that still caused the crash with web content and Spaces
- Fixed issues with the onboarding and with favicon rendering in tabs
- Improved syncing with Emerald for Mac
- Lots of other small improvements that make the experience better

Thanks for using Emerald for iOS!

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