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Shimmer Browser

Shimmer Browser

Your web browser, your way

3 ratings
2 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 19, 2024
  • February 2, 2026

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Developer

James Froggatt
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This web browser offers customizable visual styles and a resizable sidebar for a personalized experience. It includes features to manage tabs, set time limits, block web annoyances, and organize saved links. Homescreen widgets provide quick access to selected tabs.

✓Customizable visual styles
✓Resizable sidebar
✓Tab saving and organization
✓Time limits on saved tabs
✓Web annoyance blocking
✓Homescreen widgets
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What's New in Shimmer Browser

3.3.0

February 2, 2026

v3.3.0 - A fresh new design! • A bottom ‘dock’ area on iPhone houses the address bar and additional navigation buttons, dismisses on scroll. • Fully configurable buttons! Build your own toolbars. • The sidebar resizes down to just icons now! (Hold down on the sidebar or hover with a cursor to view tab names) • Floating stop button (optionally) appears during page load, allowing you to (optionally) forgo the reload button. • More context menus! Lots of the default buttons have context menus now, such as the toggle sidebar button and new tab button. • Shimmer can now request permission to access local data such as microphone, camera, and photo library (retroactively editing per-site permissions not yet supported, but it prompts for initial permission per-site and I figure this is better than crashing). • Many, many bug fixes. You can tell this is a big update because my update notes are short - I’m just handwaving some general huge features and leaving you to figure out the details for this one!

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Customer Support request, please!

Hello! First, I wanted to say that I highly enjoy using your app. It’s easy to use and works wonderfully. However, with your newest update, my bookmarked pages disappeared and I get an error message when trying to open the app. I have tried looking for your support email but I cannot find it. I really hope this is a bug, or that I’m making a mistake somewhere (which I’d like to know how to undo it.) I really miss using this app! Please and thank you in advance.

Updated 12/31/25: Thank you to a wonderful developer! The newest update fixed my synced bookmark problem. Have a wonderful day!
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Response from developer

Hi, thanks for getting in touch and thanks for the positive feedback. I’d love to help. It seems these replies are taking a while to go through over the holidays, so thanks for your patience too. It sounds like the one-time SwiftData migration in v3.0.0 hasn’t worked seamlessly for you, but your data will still be there behind the scenes until it migrates successfully. Please contact me via email at guffaws.casual.9q@icloud.com, or over on Mastodon (see the App Support on the app store page), and provide the error message, and I’ll see what I can do to help restore your tabs! In the meantime I’ve also got a potential fix in v3.1.0 for an issue which could affect tabs with focus limits.

Customer Support request, please!

Hello! First, I wanted to say that I highly enjoy using your app. It’s easy to use and works wonderfully. However, with your newest update, my bookmarked pages disappeared and I get an error message when trying to open the app. I have tried looking for your support email but I cannot find it. I really hope this is a bug, or that I’m making a mistake somewhere (which I’d like to know how to undo it.) I really miss using this app. Please and thank you in advance.
Show more
kPbny@J4kPbny@J4

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for getting in touch and thanks for the positive feedback. I’d love to help. It seems these replies are taking a while to go through over the holidays, so thanks for your patience too. It sounds like the one-time SwiftData migration in v3.0.0 hasn’t worked seamlessly for you, but your data will still be there behind the scenes until it migrates successfully. Please contact me via email at guffaws.casual.9q@icloud.com, or over on Mastodon (see the App Support on the app store page), and provide the error message, and I’ll see what I can do to help restore your tabs! In the meantime I’ve also got a potential fix in v3.1.0 for an issue which could affect tabs with focus limits.

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FAQ

What is Shimmer Browser?

Shimmer Browser is a focus-oriented web browser designed for a personalized browsing experience. It offers customizable styles, advanced tab management, and features to block web annoyances and set time limits.

How many tabs can I use for free in Shimmer Browser?

Shimmer Browser is free to use with up to 4 tabs open simultaneously. This allows you to experience its browsing capabilities before considering an upgrade.

What are the visual styles available in Shimmer Browser?

Shimmer Browser offers 3 distinct visual styles to choose from, allowing users to tailor the browser's appearance to their preferences.

Does Shimmer Browser have ads?

No, Shimmer Browser does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted browsing experience for its users.

What devices does Shimmer Browser support?

Shimmer Browser is available for iPhone and iPad devices, providing a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

How often is Shimmer Browser updated?

The latest version of Shimmer Browser is 3.3.0, which was last updated on February 2, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What is the age rating for Shimmer Browser?

Shimmer Browser has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for applications that offer broad web access and advanced customization features.

Can I organize my saved tabs in Shimmer Browser?

Yes, Shimmer Browser allows you to save tabs and organize them into folders. This feature, along with iCloud syncing, helps manage your browsing sessions effectively.