# Gear: AI Web Extension Browser — Web Browser for Geek

> Modern web browser with extensions, on-device AI, and privacy features. (iPhone/iPad app by Binary Gear LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Binary Gear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959824264)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.29)
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 241 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 54 MB
- Languages: Russian, Bangla, Bulgarian, Gujarati, Hindi, Kazakh, Odia, Persian, Serbian, Slovenian and 42 more
- Released: 2019-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238/reviews.md

## What is Gear?

"A new browser with a nice design and advanced features that will appeal to enthusiasts." - LifeHacker

Gear is a modern browser built with powerful web extensions, on-device intelligence, minimal design, and strong privacy protection to provide an exclusive browsing experience and empower productivity.

# Powerful Extension Engine
The first web browser to support both Web Extension and UserScript, designed for high performance and seamlessly integrated with the browser, providing unlimited possibilities.

# Unlimited AI Features
Powered by an on-device large language model, the AI features enhance the browsing experience with groundbreaking privacy protection.

# Adaptive Dark Mode
An advanced intelligent algorithm delivers a refined dark mode with improved visual comfort and better power efficiency.

# Intelligent Translator
Translate web pages with an intelligent engine optimized for accuracy and natural fluency.

# Built-in Content Filter
250,000+ deeply optimized rules to block ads and trackers for faster loading speed and privacy protection.

# Professional Developer Tools
Inspect elements, view resources, analyze performance, and debug with a complete set of on-device developer tools.

# Immersive Reader Mode
Listen, translate, or summarize content with a clean, immersive reading experience.

# Flexible Gear Player
A modern media player with Picture-in-Picture, subtitles, and AirPlay support.

# Designed for the latest iOS Features
Supports the latest iOS features, including default browser, Widgets, Handoff, Spotlight search, and more.

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If you have any recommendations for Gear, please contact us at contact@gear4.app.

# Official website
https://gear4.app

# Social Media
X.com: @GearBrowser
Facebook: facebook.com/GearBrowser
Reddit: reddit.com/r/GearBrowser/

# Privacy Policy
https://gear4.app/privacy

# Terms of Service
https://gear4.app/tos

## Key features

- Powerful extension engine
- Unlimited AI features
- Adaptive dark mode
- Intelligent translator
- Built-in content filter
- Professional developer tools
- Immersive reader mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semi-annually Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Gear?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 👍 Customizable dark mode
- 🚀 Efficient performance
- 👍 Useful built-in tools

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with extensions
- 🔒 Paid subscription for core features
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🐛 Slow page loading
- 🐛 Confusing user interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Extensions not working
- Inability to open certain websites
- Inconsistent dark mode behavior
- Difficulty managing bookmarks and history

**Most requested features**

- Add support for more extensions and userscripts
- Improve tab management and browsing experience
- Provide more customization options
- Optimize performance and stability
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ✨隠れた神ブラウザ✨

*2026-05-30, version 7.3.4*

下に日本語あります。

👍 Pros:
• Unmatched Customization: It outperforms other browsers when it comes to customization. I use it to enjoy YouTube comfortably by running JS extensions to block ads, enable background playback, and modify the page layout.
• Persistent Zoom: Unlike Safari, the page zoom level doesn't easily reset when navigating. I actually find this much more user-friendly.
• Seamless Extension Support: Being able to run extensions so easily is a complete game-changer (though it's understandable that a few extensions might not work perfectly).
• Beautiful UI: On top of everything, the user interface looks fantastic. Among all the browsers that support extensions, this one is clearly at the very top.
👎 Cons:
• Occasional Rendering Issues: A few websites don't render correctly from time to time. When that happens, I just open them in Safari.
• Landscape Aspect Ratio: In landscape mode, the blank padding on the left and right edges of the screen is a bit annoying. When I want to maximize screen real estate, Safari handles it fine, but Gear falls short here.
• Confusing Private Mode Toggle: Switching between Private and Normal mode can be a little counterintuitive. You have to select the mode from the tab overview, and then tap the "+" button instead of the search box. Since there is no visual feedback when you tap the "+" button, it's hard to realize how it works at first.
• Ad-Block Sensor Issues: Even when I turn off the built-in ad blocker, some ads still get blocked, making it impossible to view sites that detect ad blockers. I’ve started using Safari for these sites as well.
• Toolbar Customization: Since high customization is Gear's biggest strength, having the ability to customize the toolbar would make it even better. (For instance, some users might prefer a "Forward" button over the "Extensions" shortcut).

↑Translated by AI

↓Japanese

👍
カスタマイズ性において他のブラウザより優れています。
私はYouTubeをjs拡張で広告オフ、バックグラウンド再生、画面配置の変更などをして快適に使っています。
画面拡大もsafariと違い簡単には戻らないのが、逆に使いやすいです。ともかく拡張機能が簡単に使えるのが革新的です（動作しない拡張機能があるのはしょうがないですが）。
あと、UIも素敵です。
拡張機能が使えるブラウザの中では明らかに最高峰です。

👎
ただ、まれに表示が崩れるサイトがありますね。そういう時はsafariで開いています。

画面を横にした時の、画面の左右の端の空白がしつこいですね。画面を広く取りたい時など、safariではできますが、gearではできないです。

また、シークレットモードと通常モードの切り替えがややわかりにくいかも知れません。
タブ一覧からモードを選択して、検索ボックスではなく+ボタンを押さないといけないです。
+ボタンを押した時に視覚的な変化がないため、仕様に気づきにくいです。

あと、広告除去をオフにしても広告が除去されることがあるため、広告除去を感知するサイトを閲覧できません。これも今はsafariで見るようにしています。

また、カスタマイズ性の高さがgearブラウザの良さだと思っているので、ツールバーのカスタマイズがあるとより良いと思います。（拡張機能を開くボタンよりもブラウザフォワードボタンの方がいい人もいるかも知れません）。


追記:
いつの間にか表示の崩れるサイトは直ってました。サイト側の問題だったかもしれないです。

### 3/5 — Tab navigation is a weak point

*2026-05-21, version 7.3.2*

I really really wanted to like it enough to main as a browser, but the tab navigation is this app’s Achilles heel. It feels awkward and cluttered even when you have as little as ten tabs open. The standard grid layout or at least a literal tab on top would’ve been a lot better, but other apps go even further with organization

### 4/5 — Needs just a little bit of work.

*2026-05-21*

This has become my main browser. What does it for me is the ability to install extensions and user scripts. I actually searched browsers that use both of those and that’s how I found Gear. There’s a few kinks that need to be worked out, like how it freezes. All in all, so far so good. Please keep the updates coming!

### 5/5 — Basically, Be The Good Guy

*2026-05-15, version 7.3.0*

“God I can’t wait to get this Safari.”

I walk out without the beacon quicker than Apple can be the furthest entrance away. It’s still their mall, however you’re the only two around.

“I won’t use it,” you say. And the Gear Browser has a token. It’s still an optional Safari extension you can click on for reasons unexplained.

The Discover card has an addon like that, too. You leave the coupon magazine toggle in Safari on, been here, with the Pentagon.

When you get to Gear, ask for Aswin Venkat. They’re at Google. Tell them to take to Lyra. That’s your favorite extension. 

I say bye again, thankful.

### 1/5 — Bait and switch.

*2026-05-12, version 7.2.9*

Free Developer tools if you purchase

### 4/5 — needs more customisation

*2026-05-05, version 7.2.9*

great app. needs more ways to customise it though. more liquid glass would be an amazing update - a toggle to switch it on and off would be even better. especially for the dock, along with customisable dock to be able to toggle on/off some of the buttons. (i never use bookmarks, so it’s just clutter). also perhaps a swiping method for tabs, similar to the one arc uses would also be an amazing feature.

also thought i may aswell mention the extension compatibility is quite off - a decent amount of my extensions just don’t work - especially if they have a login menu. e.g coupon extensions.

thanks!

### 1/5 — Error grave

*2026-04-27, version 7.2.4*

En su última actualización por alguna razón pone en negro todo cuando la abro no puedes hacer nada solo abro en negro no me aparece nada y esto paso después de una actualización

### 5/5 — Amazing browser

*2026-04-17, version 7.2.3*

I love this browser meets all my expectations and use and the ui is familiar with even more amazing features. I am pretty sure apple or Microsoft will probably buy this company out soon, I hope Firefox dose first tho

### 4/5 — サイト拡大がバグる

*2026-03-11, version 7.0.21*

chrome拡張機能が使えるのでとてもいいブラウザです。ですがWebサイトを拡大しようとするとページが崩れてしまいます。そこ以外は最高のブラウザなんでそこをなおウィて欲しいです🙏。

### 5/5 — Очень хорош 🔥

*2026-03-07*

Только сегодня увидел эту жемчужину, буду рассматривать как замену Arc, не думал что слезу с него, но вам удалось😄

## Frequently asked questions about Gear

### What is Gear: AI Web Extension Browser?

Gear is a modern web browser built with powerful web extensions, on-device intelligence, a minimal design, and strong privacy protection. It aims to provide an exclusive browsing experience and empower user productivity with advanced features.

### What are the key features of Gear?

Key features include a powerful extension engine supporting Web Extension and UserScript, unlimited on-device AI features, adaptive dark mode, an intelligent translator, a built-in content filter for ad and tracker blocking, professional developer tools, an immersive reader mode, and a flexible media player.

### Is Gear a free app?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities without cost, with optional purchases available for additional features or enhancements.

### What devices is Gear compatible with?

The app is designed for the latest iOS features, including support for being set as the default browser, Widgets, Handoff, and Spotlight search. It leverages modern iOS capabilities for a seamless experience.

### How does Gear protect my privacy?

Gear prioritizes privacy with strong protection measures. It features on-device intelligence for its AI capabilities, minimizing data sent to external servers. Additionally, a built-in content filter with over 250,000 optimized rules actively blocks ads and trackers, further enhancing your privacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.20 — 2026-08-21

- New Web Extension debug message view.
- Improved Web Extension compatibility.
- Resolved undo shake action unavailable in some cases.
- Resolved layout and display issues in some cases.

We keep updating to provide you with the best browsing experience. A rating on the App Store is the greatest encouragement to us.

### 7.4.19 — 2026-08-19

- New Web Extension debug message view.
- Improved Web Extension compatibility.
- Resolved the translate service unavailable issue.
- Resolved some features that may not be available while visiting the extension's page.
- Emergency fix for app startup issue.

We keep updating to provide you with the best browsing experience. A rating on the App Store is the greatest encouragement to us.

### 7.4.18 — 2026-08-18

- New Web Extension debug message view.
- Improved Web Extension compatibility.
- Resolved the translate service unavailable issue.
- Resolved some features that may not be available while visiting the extension's page.

We keep updating to provide you with the best browsing experience. A rating on the App Store is the greatest encouragement to us.

### 7.4.17 — 2026-08-10

- Resolve Cloudflare bypass challenge in some cases.
- Resolve loading pure IP address URLs in some cases.

We keep updating to provide you with the best browsing experience. A rating on the App Store is the greatest encouragement to us.

### 7.4.16 — 2026-08-05

- Improve feedback experience. 
- Improve Web Extension and UserScript performance and compatibility issues.
- Improve dark mode algorithm compatibility.
- Resolve a performance issue that may cause the page to reload in some cases.
- Resolve developer tools navigation issues.

We keep updating to provide you with the best browsing experience. A rating on the App Store is the greatest encouragement to us.

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