# SurlfBird

> Extracts and opens URLs from .url files on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Dokumenta (LU).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surlfbird/id6587562760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dokumenta (LU)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498926814)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2024-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surlfbird/id6587562760/reviews.md

## What is SurlfBird?

SurlfBird solves a long-standing problem. You run a Windows desktop computer and an iPhone/iPad side by side. You use a shared file storage like ownCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or something similar to transfer your data between the devices. This works fine for office documents, text documents. If, like me, you like to save URLs from internet sessions in your shared storage for later reading or as a reminder, you will find a .url file when viewing the replicated storage on the iOS device. You can copy its contents to the Notes application and click the link there. Now you have SurlfBird to help you. Just share the url file with SurlfBird and it will grep the URL from the .url file and open Safari with that URL. Very small and simple application, no extra internet traffic or anything.

## Key features

- Extracts URLs from .url files
- Opens URLs directly in Safari
- Supports shared file storage integration
- Simple and lightweight utility
- No extra internet traffic

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surlfbird/id6587562760/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Does its job perfectly

*2025-03-29*

further improvements could be made as removing any saved "recently opened" links
or naming saved links etc etc

## Frequently asked questions about SurlfBird

### What does SurlfBird do?

SurlfBird is a utility app designed to read .url files and directly open the contained web links in Safari on your iPhone or iPad. It simplifies accessing saved URLs from your desktop.

### How does SurlfBird handle .url files?

You can share a .url file with SurlfBird. The app then extracts the web address from the file and launches Safari to display that specific webpage.

### Does SurlfBird require an internet connection to work?

No, SurlfBird itself does not require an internet connection to extract URLs from .url files. However, the web link contained within the .url file will need an internet connection to load.

### What devices does SurlfBird support?

SurlfBird is currently supported on iPhone. It is designed to work with iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for SurlfBird?

SurlfBird has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is SurlfBird updated?

SurlfBird was last updated on August 4, 2024, with version 1.0.0. Future updates will depend on developer plans.

### Is SurlfBird free to use?

Yes, SurlfBird is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core functionality.

### Does SurlfBird have ads?

No, SurlfBird is ad-free. You can use the application without encountering any advertisements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2024-08-04

No release notes.

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