# VanillaSurf

> Full-screen browser with MP3 download manager and offline tab support. (iPhone/iPad app by MetaCert Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanillasurf/id302678135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MetaCert Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302678138)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 425 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2009-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanillasurf/id302678135/reviews.md

## What is VanillaSurf?

The best MP3 download manager inside a browser. Great alternative to Safari. Full screen. Import/Export bookmarks and more.


FULL SCREEN BROWSING

Browse the web in full screen in the portrait and landscape mode without losing comfort. You can also lock the auto rotation (this works of course also in the non-full screen mode). The locked rotation will be restored when you start VanillaSurf.

TABS with OFFLINE SUPPORT

Define the behavior of creating new Tabs in the settings. New Tabs can be opened in the background or directly. VanillaSurf stores the currently opened Tabs and reopens them on launch (even if no internet connection is available - you can disable offline browsing in the settings).
You can delete a tab with a swipe to the right.

DOWNLOADS

Download files from any website with VanillaSurf and transfer them to you desktop computer with the built-in web server or iTunes File-Sharing. You can also view downloaded files directly in the app.

BOOKMARKS with IMPORT and EXPORT

Create bookmarks (and organize them in folders). Import Bookmarks from Safari or Firefox or export them back from VanillaSurf using the built-in web server or iTunes File-Sharing.
The bookmarks are also synced across your devices through iCloud.
Access your latest shared links on Facebook through the Bookmarks.

HOMEPAGE

Easily set any website as your homepage. Just load the desired website and tap and hold the homepage button for one second. To go to the saved homepage, just tap on the button.

SEARCH

Use multiple search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Twitter, Amazon, eBay, Wikipedia). You can select another search engine by tap and hold the current search engine icon for one second.

OTHER USEFUL FEATURES

If you're in Safari and want to open the current page in VanillaSurf add this code as a bookmarklet in Safari: "javascript:document.location.href='vsurf://'+document.location.href;" and then just open this bookmarklet on the current page.

Download, copy or save images (just like in Safari tap and hold on an image).

You can make a screenshot of the current website (also in full screen mode).

Choose between different Themes (Classic like Safari and Black).

Send an URL to a friend, Twitter or Facebook.

Activate private surfing or the the Ad‐Blocker.

Deactivate loading of pictures to save bandwidth.

Auto-Completion: VanillaSurf remembers your search terms and loaded URL's (history) for an easy re-usage (you can clear the history in the settings).

Support for HTTP Authentication protected pages.


SUPPORT

If you have any problems with VanillaSurf or experiencing bugs: please contact us! This helps us improving this application and tailoring it to your needs.

## Key features

- Full-screen browsing
- MP3 download manager
- Offline tab support
- Bookmark import/export
- Multiple search engines
- Private browsing
- Ad-blocker

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VanillaSurf Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of VanillaSurf?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Private browsing mode
- 💡 Useful full-screen mode
- 💡 Tabbed browsing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Intrusive ads
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pages not loading correctly
- Tabs not behaving as expected
- Settings reset after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Bookmark management and organization
- Password manager integration
- Ability to download files
- Landscape mode keyboard support
- Sync with cloud services

## Recent user reviews (10 of 425)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanillasurf/id302678135/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Mo used to use this everyday

*2014-11-22, version 4.1*

But now it's just crash crash crash crash Delete!

### 5/5 — Bet

*2013-12-01, version 3.1*

Not bad

### 4/5 — Great but

*2013-10-28, version 3.1*

Its a great app but everytime i download i have to close and restart the app

### 1/5 — Total non sense

*2013-10-26, version 3.1*

Right on my first use, there was an adv playing blocking me to use the address bar. I just could not use it. Got rid of it, what a waste of time.

### 3/5 — Needs work

*2013-09-07, version 3.1*

Every time I load the app it's preset for a iphone 4. So the top margin loads blank and I have to scroll just to get full screen. Also needs password memory.

### 1/5 — Premium?

*2013-06-02, version 3.0.9*

If the premium still hasn't loaded after 30 minutes, what good is it?

### 1/5 — Can't Use it

*2013-05-24, version 3.0.9*

There is an ad that goes across the entire address bar and I can't even put in a website to use, which makes the browser useless.

### 1/5 — Bug

*2013-05-06, version 3.0.9*

There's an ad that covers the entire screen where you enter in the website. You can't enter in anything at all. Please fix.

### 1/5 — 酷いとしか言いようがない

*2013-05-05, version 3.0.9*

広告がアドレス欄に被せてある
urlいじりたいのにいじれない
頻繁に落ちまくるし他のブラウザお勧めする
正直これは無いわ

### 4/5 — いいと思います。

*2013-01-18, version 3.0.7*

使い方を覚えるのが大変ですが
はやくて使いやすいですよ。

## Frequently asked questions about VanillaSurf

### What does VanillaSurf do?

VanillaSurf is a mobile browser that functions as an MP3 download manager. It provides a full-screen browsing experience, supports offline access to opened tabs, and includes features for managing bookmarks and downloaded files.

### What are the key features of VanillaSurf?

Key features include full-screen browsing in portrait and landscape modes, a built-in MP3 download manager, offline support for tabs, import/export of bookmarks, multiple search engine options, private browsing, and an ad-blocker.

### Is VanillaSurf free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or functionality. Specific details on what is included in the free version versus paid options are available within the app.

### How can I transfer downloaded files from VanillaSurf?

Downloaded files can be transferred to your desktop computer using the built-in web server or iTunes File-Sharing. You can also view downloaded files directly within the app.

### Can I import my existing bookmarks into VanillaSurf?

Yes, VanillaSurf allows you to import bookmarks from browsers like Safari or Firefox. You can also export your bookmarks from VanillaSurf using the built-in web server or iTunes File-Sharing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2013-12-17

Performance optimizations

### 4.0 — 2013-12-02

iOS 7 UI Update

### 3.1 — 2013-06-25

Fixed premium unlock bug

### 3.0.9 — 2013-05-02

Bugfixes, speed optimizations;

### 3.0.8 — 2013-04-24

Added new search engine DuckDuckGo.

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## More apps by MetaCert Inc.

- [MetaCert: Link Verifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metacert-link-verifier/id6739364803)

All apps by MetaCert Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/302678138

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