# Surfed - Browser & Bookmark — Manage your browsing history > Unified browser history, bookmarks, and web development tools across devices. (iPhone/iPad app by HOsy - intelligent software..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfed-browser-and-bookmark/id1591590700 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HOsy - intelligent software.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301200251) - Category: Productivity, Developer Tools - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.50/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 51 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2022-05-24 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfed-browser-and-bookmark/id1591590700/reviews.md ## What is Surfed? Surfed is a browser and unified history + bookmark manager for iOS, macOS, and visionOS that keeps a global, multi-browser history with smart bookmark collections, tags, notes, and reminders synced across devices. Search any session with powerful filters across all the context Surfed captures, then save those queries as personal, self-updating smart bookmark lists that surface the right pages at the right moment. The browser includes a built-in Web Inspector, Network Monitor, HTML Playground, JavaScript Console, and Web Triggers automations that run as you browse and can be built from extensive actions or installed from a gallery—so casual readers, normal users, and everyday browsers get a friendly UI while researchers, students, and professionals can organize knowledge and debug complex web apps. ### A Browser for Every Workflow - Create dedicated browsing workspaces with unique profiles, search engines, and automations for each context. - Use the Media Viewer to surface every image, video, and audio asset found on the current page. - Open a split browser view to compare sources or multitask across two sites at once. - Use the enhanced download manager with Live Activities, URL clean-up tools, and Share Sheet support. - Extend Surfed’s features directly inside Safari with the Surfed Safari extension for quick history, bookmarks, and automations. ### Smart Bookmark & History Manager - Keep a complete history of all your browsers across iOS, macOS, and visionOS that is fully searchable. - Build dynamic collections, reminders, and saved searches that update automatically as you browse. - Tag everything, track time-on-page, surface statistics, and protect sensitive sessions. ### Made for Power Users & Developers - Inspect layouts, watch network calls, test snippets, or prototype ideas inside the HTML Playground without leaving the page. - Edit source code live with Web Inspector + HTML Playground to test changes. - Automate repetitive steps with Web Triggers, Shortcut Actions, and JavaScript or AI-generated code—there are actions for everything. - Build browsing automations that trigger as you surf, either by composing your own Web Triggers from the extensive action catalog or installing prebuilt recipes from the gallery. - Customize search engines, clean URLs in one tap. ### Organize Research, Work, and Study - Capture ideas with notes, website tags, and Spaces dedicated to each project. - Attach Markdown notes to individual webpages and jot down per-Space notes to track decisions and next steps. - Turn history into personalized research dashboards that stay in sync across devices. - Listen Later and Read Later queues keep long-form content accessible whether you are commuting or studying. - Capture and annotate articles with Markup Mode, then share them using tons of built-in browser actions or Shortcuts workflows. ### Optional AI Assistance - Ask questions about your current browsing session or a single webpage inside the AI Chat to extract the answers you need. - Let AI tagging classify websites automatically so your collections stay organized. - Summarize long-form articles with one tap to save time during research or study. ### Privacy-First Sync - Your browsing data lives only on your devices and is protected with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode. - Surfed does not collect analytics or diagnostics. Sync happens via secure, native Apple services. In-app purchases unlock Surfed Pro features on iOS, macOS, and visionOS. App Privacy: All browsing history is stored locally on your device and cannot be viewed by anyone else, including us. We do not collect analytics or diagnostic data. Follow @surfedapp on X and @Surfed@indieapps.space on Mastodon for updates. Privacy Policy: http://surfed.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://surfed.app/terms.html ## Key features - Unified multi-browser history - Smart bookmark collections - Tags, notes, and reminders - Web Inspector and HTML Playground - Web Triggers automations - Dedicated browsing workspaces - Media Viewer ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Feature Monthly | $0.99 | per month | | Pro Feature Yearly | $7.49 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Feature Purchase | $17.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 40) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfed-browser-and-bookmark/id1591590700/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2026-05-22* It's one of a kind for keeping a record of both history and bookmarks and no other bookmarking app matched it. I hope more updates are to come!! :) ### 1/5 — Says “Locked” *2026-02-02* After a few month of using the app it just stopped working, showing only “Locked” in the middle of the screen without any other UI elements. Weird, no support, no solution. ### 4/5 — Struggling. Worried offloading may have broke it. After updating to iOS 26 in October. *2025-12-20* Crashes a lot when I go to click “more” to see more history. Also I can’t seem to find certain browsing profiles. I have over like 60 browser profiles. I like to create new ones constantly to hide my privacy from other users sharing my device. It says in some profiles on Surfed that there is like 1k results saved. But it’ll only show like 10 pages. Must be a bug. Anyway to fix it? Do you know if it is possible to fix the names of the profiles not showing on the bottom bar? It’ll show as invisible. Must be a visual glitch. ### 3/5 — The blue menu please let us disable it *2025-12-09* It’s annoying having the blue menu in the bottom right corner on every website I visit. It only just recently started popping up. I don’t want to disable the browser history but just want to disable the blue menu ### 1/5 — Who asked for a browser? *2025-11-21* Please fix the app we paid for before wasting time on a mediocre browser. **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback and criticism. Many of the recent improvements benefit not only the browser, but also the bookmarks and history manager. If you prefer not to use the integrated browser, you can disable it at any time in the app settings. The next update will also introduce another great feature for bookmarks. We’re always open to suggestions about what you’d like to see or what we can improve. Thank you for using Surfed and for supporting us with your purchase! ### 1/5 — Messing with css, why? *2025-11-08* While the extension is enabled, it changes select sites in a way that makes it impossible to read text. Why does this happen? How can I change this behavior? No support. **Developer response:** It’s likely that a web trigger is enabled, which can modify the formatting of certain websites and make the text difficult to read. Please check which web triggers you currently have active and try disabling them to resolve the issue. If you still experience problems afterward, feel free to let us know. ### 5/5 — Most Powerful Safari Extension- Period *2025-10-28* This app does NOT deserve the reviews it has gotten. I’ve been using Surfed for years. It’s famous among automators, developers, and shortcut enthusiasts. This app performs more than what… 10+ Safari extensions could do— for a fraction of the price. Calling Surfed an extension almost seems insulting as the app ALSO has a fully working standalone app (called a container). The low reviews are because the learning curve is commensurate with its capability. It takes a bit of time to understand and set up. My ONLY gripe with this app is that it lacks a solid online manual/ documentation library. The app has some explanations in the app itself, but figuring it fully out will have to be something you do on your own while you configure it. 12/10 it is, without doubt, the most powerful, capable Safari extension on the App Store. **Developer response:** Wow — thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review! It really means a lot to hear that you’ve been using Surfed for years and that you recognize the depth and flexibility behind it. You’re absolutely right about the learning curve — Surfed has grown a lot in scope, and clearer documentation would definitely help make that power more approachable. I’m already working on expanding the online documentation and examples to make getting started (and mastering the advanced parts) much easier. Thanks again for your kind words and for being part of the Surfed community — feedback like yours keeps me motivated to keep improving it. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-02-21* The app stopped recording my history on the Mac, and the developer did not respond to a support email. Also, I can’t figure out a use for this. Clever idea though. ### 4/5 — OpenAI API Not Working *2025-02-11* Matthias - after I’ve entered my OpenAI API Key and then try to “summarize article with AI”, I get the error “Incorrect API key provided”. I use my OpenAI keys a lot so can’t figure out what’s going on. I tried to use your “contact me” link in your website, but it doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Nicht empfehlenswert *2025-02-05* Die App legt unerklärlicherweise für ein und denselben Mac andauernd neue, gleichnamige Profile an. Mittlerweile bin ich für einen Mac bei 24 Stück. Weiterhin werden im Interface völlig unklare Ansichtsmodi angeboten (“Space C32”, “Space E1C” usw. usw.). Ausserdem ist es NICHT möglich, über die App die iCloud-Daten zu löschen bzw. einen frischen Daten-Zustand herzustellen. Habe mit dem Entwickler vor 8 Monaten darüber gesprochen, es wurde ein Fix angekündigt, ist NICHT passiert. Jetzt, nach 10 Monaten Nutzung, wo eine Suche nach alten Einträgen richtig nützlich wäre, bekomme ich beim Suchen nur noch ein spinning circle of death zu sehen und ich muss die App abschießen. Schade. 19,99 EUR für die Katz. ## Frequently asked questions about Surfed ### What does Surfed do? Surfed is a browser and unified history and bookmark manager for iOS, macOS, and visionOS. It consolidates your browsing history and bookmarks across different browsers and devices, offering smart collections, tags, notes, and reminders for better organization and searchability. ### What are the key features for developers? For developers, Surfed includes a built-in Web Inspector, Network Monitor, HTML Playground, JavaScript Console, and Web Triggers for automations. You can inspect layouts, watch network calls, test code snippets, and automate repetitive browsing tasks directly within the app. ### How is this app monetized? The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or advanced functionalities. This allows users to try out the core features before committing to any purchases. ### What devices is Surfed compatible with? Surfed is available for iOS, macOS, and visionOS devices. This cross-platform compatibility ensures that your browsing history and bookmarks are synced and accessible across your Apple ecosystem. ### How can I organize my research and study materials with this app? You can organize research and study materials by creating dedicated browsing workspaces with unique profiles and search engines. Capture ideas with notes, website tags, and project-specific Spaces. Attach Markdown notes to webpages and use Listen Later and Read Later queues for long-form content. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1 — 2025-11-21 Web Developer Tools Inspect website elements and debug with the new built-in Web Inspector and Network Monitor. New Features & Improvements: • Secure Vault & Password Manager Safely store passwords and secrets. Autofill login credentials and 2FA codes. • Custom Search Engines Add your own search engines or edit existing ones. • AI Code Assistant Generate JavaScript or HTML Playground code with AI prompts. • Downloads Live Activity and improved download interface with better progress feedback. • New Web Trigger Actions Includes Secure Value Parameter, Select Field, Set Field Value, and Submit Form. • Website Tags in Toolbar See your assigned tags directly in the browser toolbar. • Quick URL Clean-Up Tools Instantly remove query parameters or path segments from URLs. • Updated Tab Bar Style Visual and usability improvements to the tab bar. • Sorted Search Engines Search engines are now organized alphabetically. • Tab Enhancements Tabs and the New Tab button now support dropping URLs. • Close All Tabs Quickly close all open tabs with one action. Bug Fixes: • Fixed an issue where URLs didn’t load on app start after clicking a link. • Fixed incorrect loading progress when a browser error occurred. • Fixed missing browser titles for download URLs. • Fixed empty button showing in Split View’s left bar. • Fixed crash on macOS when using popover presentation on iOS 26. • Fixed broken tag and collection search in browser. • Fixed tag search in global search. • Fixed keyboard shortcut for opening Settings on macOS. • Fixed issue where markup mode was automatically enabled. ### 4.0 — 2025-09-15 Top Feature: Surfed is now a full-featured browser – easy for everyday users, powerful for researchers, automators, and power users. Browser • Space Notes & Tasks: Add research notes or tasks in markdown style to a synced note or text file. • Media Viewer: Swipe through all media files from websites. • Search Engines: Quickly select a search engine or install new ones from the gallery. • Split View Browser: Show two browser views in one window. • Split View Actions: Display your favorite action in split view. • Download Manager: Choose different save paths for each Space. • Developer Tools: View source code, HTML playground, JavaScript console, and other dev tools. • Markup Action: Mark up any content on a website. App • iOS 26 Support: Ready for the next major iOS version. • Apple Intelligence: All AI features now integrated with Apple Intelligence. • Chat with AI: Ask AI questions directly related to one or more websites. • Multiple Spaces: Each window can have its own Space. • Translated Articles: Articles can now be translated for reading and listening. • PDF Export: Export or annotate articles as PDF. • Filter & Sort Options: Improved filter and sort for sidebar tags. • Smoother List Loading: Faster and smoother list display. • Total Item Counter: Shows total items in lists. • CSV Export: Export history and lists as CSV. • Bulk Export Actions: Export all list items via CSV, PDF, or print. • Dashboard Type on iOS: Change dashboard type for Unified Space on iOS. • Notes: Access website notes from the sidebar with Markdown and rich preview. • Pause History: Option to pause browser history recording. • Private Mode & History Independence: Separate settings for private mode and history. • Presentation Mode Option: Browse in Presentation Mode via In-App Browser. • Respect App Sort & Filter: Lists now honor global sort and filter settings. • Tag with Latest Tag: Quickly tag links using the most recently used tag. • Quick Look Plugin: Preview Surfed files with Quick Look. • Performance Improvements: General enhancements for performance. • Per-List Sort & iCloud Sync: Each list can have its own sort settings, synced via iCloud. • Fixed: Show All Tag Links: All tagged links now show correctly, even if not in history. • Fixed: Private Mode: Private mode items are hidden in Unified Mode. • Fixed: Crash: Fixed specific crashes. • Fixed: List Action Sync: Corrected syncing of list actions after iCloud sync. Shortcuts • Search History & Open Link: Search your history and open links via shortcut. • Space Note (Get, Set, Append): Use shortcuts to manage Space Notes. • Add Space Task: Add tasks directly to a Space using shortcuts. • Open Search Engine: Perform search using the selected engine. • Open URLs in Split View: Open two URLs side-by-side. • Open HTML Source: Open current page’s HTML source via shortcut. Web Trigger • Web Trigger Execution: Triggers work even when history is paused. • Alert Action: Show custom alert messages. • Browser Split View: Open two browser views side-by-side. • Split View Action: Auto-display actions in split view. • Sleep Web Trigger: New action: Sleep. Browser Extension • Blank Page Dashboard: New dashboard type: Blank Page. • Multi-Select Links: Select multiple links in dashboard lists. • Selected Link Actions: New options: Open, Copy URL. • Fixed: Key Command Conflict: Resolved shortcut conflict (CMD+SHIFT+H) in Safari on Mac. • Fixed: Extension Warning: Fixed warning for invalid suggested key. ### 3.1.1 — 2024-10-21 New: Browser Extension: - Direct search from the URL bar and select a tab History: "su :his" Favourites: "su :fav" Lists: "su :col" - Show the list title in the favorites bar. - Setting to hide or show the favorites bar. - Sort list items by sort type from the app. Fix: App: - Share sheet actions that require opening the app. - Recording in-app browser history - Hiding private tags and collections in the Unified space Browser Extension: - UI fixes - Hide cover view on direct search - Prevent adding multiple identical search tokens - Show a notice if tags or collections are empty - Hide private tags and collections - Show localized time in cover view ### 3.1 — 2024-10-03 New: • iOS 18: Dark and tinted app icons • iOS 18: Control Center Actions: Open Search, Open Favorite URL, Toggle Record History, Toggle Run Web Trigger • Pause recording browser history (setting, focus filter, browser extension UI) • Item counter in list title • Browser Extension: Settings panel with options to toggle record history and run web trigger • Browser Extension: Cover view to optionally hide content • Browser Extension: Show tag and collection items and improved list selection • Browser Extension: Tags are sorted by last used Fixed: • Issues in browser extension (Favorites, Add Tag) • Gallery View item could not be opened • Minor UI fixes ### 3.0 — 2024-08-28 New: - Updated browser extension interface - Set Surfed dashboard in browsers as the "New Tab" interface (customizable for every Space) - Set a custom URL as the "New Tab" action (customizable for every Space) - Rename and delete devices - New filter type application - New web trigger actions: Add CSS to website, Append HTML to website, Replace website HTML, Search & Replace website content, Base64 decode, regular expression match all, regular expression replace, close tab, new tab, reload tab - Enter multiple search tokens at once. Example: u:foo.bar t:test :ld (searches for: URL contains foo.bar, title contains test, date is yesterday) - macOS: Added a setting to hide the system menu bar item - Web trigger list: Filter by event type - Web trigger list: Menu item to assign web trigger to space - Web trigger list: Filter by value search - Surfed Actions (Share Sheet): Added edit URL action - Command Line Interface (CLI): New parameter, Maximum number of results - Raycast Extension Fixed: - Database migration crash - iCloud conflict (with long articles) - Minor fixes Support will end in a future version: - Web trigger JavaScript action ## Apps similar to Surfed | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SyncOnSet 5.0](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synconset-50/id1460160860) | 1.7 (61) | Free | Productivity | | [ZappID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zappid/id1455029820) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Jumpstash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpstash/id1465670860) | 4.2 (5) | Free | Productivity | | [OneTwoCount](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onetwocount/id1454584180) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Thetis Tools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetis-tools/id1460268980) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Your Ashford BC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/your-ashford-bc/id1452979480) | — | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by HOsy - intelligent software. - [Biberger BürgerBus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biberger-burgerbus/id507426812) - [Faxbot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxbot/id1020806891) - [Surfed Pro Browser & Bookmark](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfed-pro-browser-and-bookmark/id6462056931) - [CMU Peex Lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmu-peex-lab/id6569219741) - [Cuevello Remote Menu & Screen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuevello-remote-menu-and-screen/id6771413710) All apps by HOsy - intelligent software.: https://appshunter.io/developer/301200251 ## Related topics [tag browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tag-browser) · [browsing history](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/browsing-history) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*