# HamsterBrow — Finger-free autoscroll browser

> Web browser with hamster-assisted auto-scrolling via tilt or swipe. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Tan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsterbrow/id1336968941 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Tan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336967890)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.74/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 59 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsterbrow/id1336968941/reviews.md

## What is HamsterBrow?

A fully-featured web browser with advanced hamster-assisted auto-scrolling capabilities. Free your fingers and unleash hamster-power to scroll the browser, so you don’t have to!

Particularly useful when you’re…

… unable to swipe due to sticky fingers or wet hands.
… wearing gloves.
… holding on to public transport.
… eating or drinking.
… holding or feeding a baby.
… reading and taking notes.
… skimming through long documents or webpages.
… using a device with a cracked screen that won’t swipe.
… unable to touch the screen after having a manicure.
… hugging your partner.

Or you’re just feeling too lazy to swipe!


FEATURES

***** Tilt-to-run mode *****

• The hamster responds to the device angle and orientation to scroll the page in the direction and speed you require.
• Browse in any position: Continue to read lying down or upside down!
• Great for reading webpages and documents while resting your fingers.


***** Swipe-to-run mode *****

• Use screen swipes and the on-screen control panel to command your hamster.
• Easily stop and start, change the scroll direction and speed or page through websites automatically.
• Great for relaxing, hands-free reading and for taking notes.


***** Super-smooth scrolling *****

• Experience finely-tuned, beautifully fluid and responsive 60fps hamster-powered scrolling. (120fps on supported devices)
 

***** Fully customizable *****

• Enable the hamster cursor, sound and haptic feedback (on supported devices) for a complete hamster-powered experience.
• De-hamstify the browser if you have an unusual aversion to hamsters or for a more professional feel.


***** Unlock Advanced Features *****

Purchase the HamsterBrow Pro upgrade for more advanced features: 

• Offline Files: Save webpage snapshots and documents for offline hamster-powered viewing.
• iCloud Sync: Sync bookmarks, history and offline files between your devices.
• Choose a pet: Power the browser with a cat, dog, chicken, dinosaur, llamacorn and more!


***** Accessibility Integration *****

• Enable the iOS Switch Control accessibility feature with the scroll control panel to allow fully-accessible switch-controlled scrolling of websites.


Download for all your devices, relax and enjoy the unique HamsterBrowsing experience today!

## Key features

- 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)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HamsterBrow Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsterbrow/id1336968941/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Lose open tabs

*2023-11-15*

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.

**Developer response:** 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

### 3/5 — Wish we can pay to remove ads.

*2022-06-23*

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.

### 3/5 — Does this app still info

*2022-02-19*

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

**Developer response:** 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

### 3/5 — I so want to give this 5 stars

*2022-01-16*

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!

**Developer response:** 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

### 5/5 — Very Responsive Autoscroll

*2021-04-10*

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.

**Developer response:** 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

### 5/5 — Love!

*2021-03-06*

Love this app, been using it for many months after the idea came to me one day and I searched and found it already existed. Helps a lot with carpal tunnel.  I have not had any issues using it.

**Developer response:** Hi Kim, many thanks for your feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. I'm really pleased to hear that you've found HamsterBrow helpful with your condition. All the best in your future HamsterBrowsing pursuits! ~Chris

### 3/5 — messages

*2021-02-23, version 1.3.0*

i wanted to use this to scroll through messages (for example instagram direct messages) but it doesn’t work, is it possible to fix this? apart from that really good and cute looking app

### 4/5 — This app is great.

*2021-01-03*

It’s a little bit hard to learn how to use this app at the beginning. But when you’re used to it, it’s kind of helpful.

**Developer response:** Many thanks for your feedback and for taking the time to learn how to use the app. For more detailed information you can check out the User Guide & FAQ from the settings page. I hope that you continue to enjoy HamsterBrowsing in the future! ~Chris

### 2/5 — Nope

*2020-12-05, version 1.3.0*

Doesnt work in insta dm only works on the feed so annoying really had hopes for this aap

### 1/5 — Not good

*2020-11-06*

this only works for the web page no other pages , It’s kind of complicated to use .

**Developer response:** Hi Shelly G, thanks for taking the time to write a review and I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble using HamsterBrow. Please check out the Welcome Tour videos, User Guide & FAQ and the hamster hints for additional guidance on how to get the most out of using the app.
I hope that these help improve your HamsterBrowsing experience and thank you again for your feedback. ~Chris

## Frequently asked questions about HamsterBrow

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2021-06-13

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!

### 1.3.0 — 2019-10-30

The hamsters have been burning the midnight oil to bring you a hamster-rific dark theme! Check it out by toggling dark mode on iOS 13.

Many thanks for your continued support of HamsterBrow! Please send any comments to feedback@hamsterbrow.com or leave the hamsters a review.

As always, Happy HamsterBrowsing!

### 1.2.7 — 2019-09-30

After a bit of a hiatus, the hamsters have hopped back into action to give HamsterBrow some TLC and to ensure your continued HamsterBrowsing pleasure with the latest iOS.

 - This time they've improved the display of offline website snapshots.

Many thanks for choosing HamsterBrow! Please send any feedback or any imaginative ways you've used HamsterBrow to feedback@hamsterbrow.com or write a review. The hamsters would love to hear from you.

As always, Happy HamsterBrowsing!

### 1.2.6 — 2019-09-26

After a bit of a hiatus, the hamsters have hopped back into action to give HamsterBrow some TLC and to ensure your continued HamsterBrowsing pleasure with the latest iOS.

 - This time they've cleared out a few bugs when entering tilt to scroll mode and tidied up the interface for iOS 13.

Many thanks for choosing HamsterBrow! Please send any feedback or any imaginative ways you've used HamsterBrow to feedback@hamsterbrow.com or write a review. The hamsters would love to hear from you.

As always, Happy HamsterBrowsing!

### 1.2.5 — 2019-09-24

After a bit of a hiatus, the hamsters have hopped back into action to give HamsterBrow some TLC and to ensure your continued HamsterBrowsing pleasure with the latest iOS.

Many thanks for your continued use of HamsterBrow! Please send any feedback or any imaginative ways you've used HamsterBrow to feedback@hamsterbrow.com or write a review. The hamsters would love to hear from you.

As always, Happy HamsterBrowsing!

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