# Galactic: Web Browser & Google — Open websites fast on your TV!

> Web browser and search app for Apple Watch and iOS, with TV mirroring. (iPhone/iPad app by Luigi Mazzeo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-web-browser-and-google/id1639687057 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luigi Mazzeo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526107726)
- Category: Productivity, Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.40/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-web-browser-and-google/id1639687057/reviews.md

## What is Galactic?

+ Charted #1 for paid apps across the world.
+ 17K+ downloads since June 2023.
+ Beware of copies. An original piece of work by David Mazzeo.

Get quick answers, check up on your favourite sites, and more right from your wrist; with Galactic – the new way to explore the web on Apple Watch.

You can also use Galactic for iOS to control Galactic for Apple TV (or other external displays) while browsing websites. Scan a QR code found in Galactic for Apple TV, or type in your own URL and see the web in widescreen on your big screen via a custom AirPlay-based experience.

# Features:

+ Launch and explore websites right on your Watch, with the detail you would expect on your iPhone.
+ Switch on the fly between three ways to load websites to ensure maximum compatibility across the web.

+ Get instant, high-quality results in a style that suits your Watch with Galactic's five supported search engines, each with a powerful purpose on the web:
Google: A general search engine for the entire web.
Wikipedia: Read and explore millions of articles.
Dictionary: Define new words.
DuckDuckGo: Quick info for any keyword.
Pexels: A gallery of millions of pictures shot by expert photographers.

+ Store your recent search history on-device.
+ Bookmark websites for quick access from the search screen.
+ Complications for almost every watch face.
+ Three themes to make it yours.
+ Change the size of content to suit your needs.
+ Heaps more!

+ Use Galactic for iOS to mirror sites to Apple TV & external displays. Scan a QR code found in Galactic for Apple TV, or type in your own URL and see the web in widescreen on your big screen via a custom AirPlay-based experience.

Still not convinced? Galactic takes the web further than its competitors in the ways highlighted below.

# Why choose Galactic?

Galactic offers a browsing experience unmatched on Apple Watch, with headlining features including:

+ An unrivalled design made for Apple Watch. 
Galactic's design has been meticulously refined for the Watch. While competitors take you to a search engine's website to squint at tiny text, Galactic displays results in-line with a native look and clear text.

+ Faster performance.
Because Galactic doesn't need to load an entire webpage for every search query, you can get the results you're looking for much faster than on most competitors.

+ High-quality results.
Galactic partners directly with search engines that are used by millions of people each day for their detailed and accurate results.

+ The best web compatibility on the market.
Galactic offers enhanced compatibility with the web, with multiple web renderers for when one can't load your content.

+ Seamless integration with your iPhone. 
Receive a notification on your phone when you send a result to it, and jump right in with a single tap.

+ Comes with Galactic for Apple TV.
Your purchase of Galactic for Apple Watch also comes with Galactic for Apple TV – the best way to search the web on the big screen.

# More Information:

Galactic is privacy conscious. I, the developer, do not collect or access your data, including your search history. However, by using the third-party search engines it ships with, you are subject to their privacy policies: hence for honesty and clarity, the app's privacy label reflects these engines. You can opt out of this by bookmarking a search engine of your choice.

Due to hardware limitations, certain websites may not behave correctly on such a small device – though this is a rare occurrence. Additionally, Galactic also cannot store cookies.
For questions or concerns, reach out on david@mazzeoapps.com.

# Credits:

The night sky images used in Galactic and App Store screenshots were captured by Miriam Espacio on Pexels:
bit.ly/3SBHBe6
bit.ly/3LUf6EJ

The Golden Gate Bridge image in the watchOS Wikipedia screenshot was captured by Rich Niewiroski Jr.:
bit.ly/3SYjuqj

## Key features

- Browse websites on Apple Watch
- Mirror sites to Apple TV
- Multiple search engine support
- Fast, high-quality results
- Bookmark websites
- Customizable themes and content size

## What do users think of Galactic?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Cons**

- ❌ Misleading app description
- ❌ Not a true web browser
- ❌ Requires screen mirroring
- ❌ Useless functionality
- ❌ Waste of money
- ❌ Poor user interface
- ❌ Crashing issues
- ❌ Unusable on Apple TV
- ❌ Scam app
- ❌ No direct browsing on TV
- ❌ Links not clickable
- ❌ Trailers only play on phone
- ❌ Unusable in some regions
- ❌ QR code issues
- ❌ Basic UI

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not working
- Keeps crashing
- QR code not galactic
- QR code not working
- App not able to read QR code
- iPhone / TV codes don't match
- Screen goes black on TV
- Video plays only on iPhone
- DuckDuckGo API is broken
- Cannot open anything
- Web pages don't load
- Buggy as hell
- Cannot search google
- Cannot stream directly on Apple TV
- Cannot click links to visit websites
- Trailers don't play on TV
- Cannot choose any link
- Cannot browse to any results page or link

**Most requested features**

- Allow direct browsing on Apple TV
- Make app functional without mirroring
- Improve UI
- Fix DuckDuckGo API
- Allow refunds for this app
- Remove "Browser" from app name

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-web-browser-and-google/id1639687057/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Shocking so not buy dose not work

*2026-08-01, version 3.1.11*

Shocking do not buy dose not work

### 1/5 — Junk

*2026-07-26, version 3.1.11*

Do not waste one moment on this. Hey Apple, it’s time to allow negative stars.

### 1/5 — Not a browser

*2026-06-29, version 3.1.11*

Horrible app, can’t really browse. Just images of the websites instead of interacting with the website …. Pointless to have

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-06-21, version 3.1.11*

App not working keeps crushing please refund me my money please

### 1/5 — This is a misleading app.

*2026-06-18, version 3.1.11*

Calling this a web browser for Apple TV is misleading. It does not actually browse the web on Apple TV. Instead, it requires screen mirroring from another device, which completely defeats the purpose. If I have to mirror my iPhone or iPad, I can just use Safari directly. This app adds no real value.

### 1/5 — Viel Luft zum entwicklen

*2026-06-09*

Nutzlos. Ist kein Web Browser.

### 1/5 — Not a web browser and completely useless

*2026-05-22, version 3.1.11*

This lets you search for a website and then tells you to download the mobile app to mirror it to Apple TV. You can just use native iPhone mirroring for free to do the same thing and easier

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-05-10*

Useless trash

### 2/5 — bog

*2026-04-20*

juste une copie s’écran amélioré e

### 1/5 — Doesn’t offer anything. It already built in

*2026-04-20, version 3.1.11*

Save your money it’s just a screen casting tool

## Frequently asked questions about Galactic

### What does Galactic do?

Galactic is a web browser and search application designed for Apple Watch and iOS. It allows users to explore websites, get quick answers, and search the web directly from their wrist. It also offers the functionality to mirror web content to an Apple TV or other external displays.

### What are the key features of Galactic?

Key features include launching and exploring websites directly on your Apple Watch, switching between three web loading methods for compatibility, and accessing instant, high-quality results from five supported search engines (Google, Wikipedia, Dictionary, DuckDuckGo, Pexels). It also offers on-device search history, website bookmarking, complications for watch faces, customizable themes, and content resizing.

### How much does Galactic cost?

Based on the provided information, Galactic is a paid application. There is no mention of free versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Galactic compatible with?

Galactic is available for Apple Watch and iOS devices. The purchase of the Apple Watch version also includes Galactic for Apple TV, allowing users to view web content on their television.

### What are common use cases for Galactic?

Common use cases include quickly checking favorite websites, getting fast answers to questions, defining words, exploring Wikipedia articles, and viewing images directly from your Apple Watch. The TV mirroring feature is useful for sharing web content or browsing on a larger screen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.11 — 2026-02-22

Thanks for using Galactic! Version 3.1.11 restores some functionality that was unavailable due to an outage.

Reach out over email if you have any questions or concerns: david@mazzeoapps.com.

### 3.1 — 2025-07-29

Thank you for using Galactic. 

3.1 attempts to restore functionality that was lost by a third-party tampering with the app's data services.
I apologise for the disruption to service.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact david@mazzeoapps.com.

### 3.0.1 — 2025-07-16

Thanks for choosing Galactic! 3.0.1 includes small improvements over 3.0, including bug fixes & performance enhancements.

### 3.0 — 2025-07-14

Thank you for using Galactic. Version 3.0 is a massive upgrade that supercharges your web experience on Apple Watch:

+ You can now search the web with Google: providing truly high-quality search results right on your wrist.
+ Galactic's icon has been slightly tweaked, with a more modern colour palette.
+ Other small changes.

Have any questions? Please email david@mazzeoapps.com!

### 2.1.7 — 2025-07-01

Thanks for using Galactic! This version includes improvements and bug fixes.

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