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HamsterBrow

HamsterBrow

Finger-free autoscroll browser

43 ratings
20 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 30, 2018
  • June 13, 2021

Features

Developer

Christopher Tan
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iphone
ipad
🧾$0.99
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About

This app offers a unique web browsing experience by allowing users to scroll pages using device tilt or screen swipes, controlled by a virtual hamster. It's ideal for hands-free reading, note-taking, or when physical interaction with the screen is difficult.

✓Tilt-to-run scrolling
✓Swipe-to-run scrolling
✓Super-smooth 60fps scrolling
✓Customizable hamster cursor and feedback
✓Offline file saving (Pro)
✓iCloud sync (Pro)
✓Choice of virtual pets (Pro)
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What's New in HamsterBrow

1.4.0

June 13, 2021

As much as the hamsters would love to have been in hibernation during lockdown, they have in fact been busy burrowing away in preparation for this release! They are particularly proud to bring you the most requested features from our HamsterBrowsing community along with a number of improvements and bug fixes: • Scroll super-slowly or super-fast with an expanded range of scrolling speeds. You can change the hamster running speed in settings. Alternatively, hold down the settings button to access the Scroll Control Panel and change the speed on the fly in Swipe-to-run mode. There are now 80(!) speed levels to give you much more control. • You can now scroll on your Instagram direct messages! • Previews of tabs containing PDF files now show correctly on the Tabs page. • Missing scroll bar indicators on web pages are now visible when using hamster-powered scrolling. • The positioning of floating toolbars at the top of some web pages has been improved. Many thanks for your continued support of HamsterBrow! Please send any comments to feedback@hamsterbrow.com or write the hamsters a review here on the App Store. As always, Happy HamsterBrowsing!

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

HamsterBrow Pro Upgrade

Unlock advanced HamsterBrowsing features

User reviews

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Lose open tabs

App is great for hands free scrolling, works perfect.
However, open tabs always get banished to the shadow realm with the exception of the last one you were on.
Woulda gave 5 star if not for that. Still great app just keep in mind tabs mind poof.
Anthony G-__-Anthony G-__-

Response from developer

Hi Anthony, thanks for taking the time to write a review! If you set the 'Launch page' to 'All Previous Tabs' via the Settings button on the bottom toolbar, then the open tabs from your session will appear when you launch the app again. Happy HamsterBrowsing! ~Chris

Wish we can pay to remove ads.

There are ads very often that pop up. I see no option to get rid of them permanently. These ads don’t appear on my other browsers.
VeridianBlueVeridianBlue

Does this app still info

If I log into a website will this steal my info? kinda scared
fairlyllocalfairlyllocal

Response from developer

Hi fairlyllocal, thank you for rating HamsterBrow. Please be assured that the app does not track or log sensitive information in any way. The full app privacy policy for HamsterBrow can be accessed further down the App Store page if you have any concerns. ~Chris

I so want to give this 5 stars

I just downloaded it, I’ve desperately wanted a hands free scroller. It works, but is very buggy. First, while the little hamster showing up as you touch is cute, it is also very annoying and makes it harder to type correctly. Second, using it with Reddit, the screen goes blank and I have to reload the page every so often. Pages load very slowly and the screen is not very touch responsive, so I don’t know if I should wait or tap again. I really want you to keep working on this because I need this to work so I can scroll and knit at the same time!
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oneskweekoneskweek

Response from developer

Hi oneskweek, many thanks for your feedback. If you'd like to stop the hamster from appearing when you touch the screen, you can disable the 'Show cursor' option in the settings menu. Regarding your issues with Reddit, if you're still having problems, please send a message to support@hamsterbrow.com with any details/screenshots/videos of the problem and I'll take a look at this for you as soon as I can. In the meantime, I hope you continue to enjoy HamsterBrowsing while knitting! ~Chris

Very Responsive Autoscroll

I enjoy importing PDFs and reading them in the app with the aid of the auto scroll feature. My only question is if there is any way possible to save the page number of the PDF I am reading? Each time when I return to the app, the page number is automatically readjusted to zero, and I always need to scroll to pick up where I left off. Nevertheless, the app is an amazing time-saver.
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sacrefisesacrefise

Response from developer

Thank you sacrefise for your feedback, it's great to hear that you've found a good use for hamster-powered scrolling! I'll definitely have a look into your suggestion for PDF's in a future update. Happy HamsterBrowsing in the meantime. ~Chris

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FAQ

What does HamsterBrow do?

HamsterBrow is a web browser that allows you to scroll web pages using your device's tilt or screen swipes, controlled by a virtual hamster. This feature frees up your hands and makes browsing more convenient in various situations.

What are the main features of HamsterBrow?

Key features include tilt-to-run and swipe-to-run scrolling modes, super-smooth scrolling performance, and customizable hamster cursor and feedback. Advanced features like offline file saving and iCloud sync are available with a Pro upgrade.

Is HamsterBrow free to use?

The app offers a free version with core auto-scrolling functionalities. Advanced features such as offline file saving, iCloud sync, and the ability to choose different virtual pets are unlocked through a one-time purchase of HamsterBrow Pro.

What devices is HamsterBrow compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and integrates with accessibility features like iOS Switch Control for enhanced usability. Specific scrolling performance, like 120fps, is available on supported devices.

When would I use HamsterBrow?

This app is useful when your hands are occupied, wet, or sticky, when wearing gloves, during commutes, while eating, or if you have a cracked screen that makes swiping difficult. It's also great for general hands-free reading and note-taking.