# Off the Record - Simple distraction free private browser

> Off the Record - Simple distraction free private browser (iPhone/iPad app by Franz Heinfling.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-simple-distraction-free-private-browser/id1012876787 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Franz Heinfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/573224237)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Off the Record?

Off the Record is a plain web browser that will help you to to keep your browsing experience focused and private. 

It stores no browsing history + blocks pop-ups and new windows + denies access to some ads + auto deletes cookies + hides content while not running the app + doesn't track you + does not implement 3rd party libraries

It's perfect for watching videos or focused work. 
Say good bye to information overload.

## Is Off the Record safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Off the Record.

## Is Off the Record legit?

Off the Record - Simple distraction free private browser appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Off the Record is 80 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2016-06-23

Fixed a couple of minor bugs.
Improved user experience.

### 1.2.1 — 2015-10-08

iOS 9 Update

### 1.2 — 2015-09-04

Now ready for iOS9

### 1.1 — 2015-07-08

Now you can choose to open websites and ads that would have opened in a new window. Additionally we made some fancy UI changes.

### 1.0 — 2015-07-07

No release notes.

## More apps by Franz Heinfling

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All apps by Franz Heinfling: https://appshunter.io/developer/573224237

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