# WristWeb - Web Browser for Apple Watch

> Apple Watch web browser with multiple viewing modes and private browsing. (iPhone/iPad app by Velocityware.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristweb-web-browser-for-apple-watch/id1009109142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Velocityware](https://appshunter.io/developer/413614389)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 1.20/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristweb-web-browser-for-apple-watch/id1009109142/reviews.md

## What is WristWeb?

Push your Apple Watch to the Web Surfing Limits using, WristWeb... the most powerful browser available for the Apple Watch.

Browse any site with on your Apple Watch using the most powerful browser available for the Apple Watch.    This isn't another application adapted for the Apple Watch.  This application was developed SPECIFICALLY for the Apple Watch.

SEARCH FOR THINGS
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Search for any website using your voice.   Quickly perform the same search later using built-in search history.

THREE POWERFUL WAYS TO VIEW A WEBPAGE
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You can view any page in one of three modes:

1) Simplified Version - Clean, large font version of a webpage that is easy to read on the Apple Watch.
2) Summarized Version - If there is an article on the page, this will use a mathematical algorithm to condense the article to only a few sentences.   It will show you the sentences of the article that are most important, and summarize the essence of the article.  Perfect for quickly reading a large webpage on your Apple Watch!
3) Full Page Version - It will show the entire graphical version of the web page.  No, that's not a typo.   It will render the entire webpage on your Apple Watch.  You can even click links and interact with the page.

WristWeb allows you to easily switch between modes while surfing the web on your Apple Watch.  Just Force Touch the screen while looking at a webpage...then you can view the webpage in a different view mode.

HAND IT OFF
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If you find a page that you would rather read on your iPhone?  Simply pickup your iPhone, swipe up on the lock page,  and the page you are reading will be instantly handed off to your iPhone Default browser.

PRIVACY RESPECTED
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Everything you do on your Apple Watch is private.  No third party servers are used to process or condense the webpages.  All of the advanced algorithms that allow you to enjoy the web right on your wrist are contained soley within your Apple Watch and iPhone.

OTHER POWERFUL FEATURES
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- Create and maintain bookmarks directly on your watch
- All processing is done privately on your own devices (no third party servers will see your surfing activity)
- Simple navigation - Swipe right to go back to previous page. Force touch for the menu of options, etc.
- Images integrated into search results


Empower your Wrist...with WristWeb

## Key features

- Multiple viewing modes (simplified, summarized, full page)
- Voice search and search history
- Handoff to iPhone
- Private browsing on device
- Bookmark management
- Image integration in search results

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristweb-web-browser-for-apple-watch/id1009109142/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 2021 Review

*2021-07-03*

Yeah so with the Apple Watch 3 it bugs out and takes you back to the Home Screen when you try to search anything. Even the built in searches like “frogs” doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Crashed

*2021-03-11*

So do I

### 5/5 — App functionality!

*2020-10-28*

Hi! The search engine feature for my Apple Watch series 6 is not working properly! Every time I try to search for a topic, in the search bar, the app just freezes and goes back to the Home Screen. The book mark features work. But the search engine part doesn’t. Can you please help with this app issue. Thanks!

### 1/5 — no

*2020-09-25*

Just... no

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-05-31*

Does not work as advertised. Even the preloaded bookmarked sites don’t work properly. Slow to load as well. Search function just spins.

### 1/5 — crap

*2018-12-26*

loads slow and you cant even click on things like text inputs so you cant even log into instagram or anything

### 1/5 — Boo

*2016-12-13*

This is the worst browser in the world it's to bad a can't get my money back because my 3 year old son was on my phone and bought it by accident

### 1/5 — Web

*2016-10-12*

Very slow.... Never get my searches completed.... I want my money back!

### 1/5 — 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

*2016-06-22*

So slow that some websites don't even load

### 1/5 — One star is one too many...

*2016-01-08*

Search doesn't work, "simplified" site view is a mess, often simply doesn't load anything at all. Asking Apple for my money back.

## Frequently asked questions about WristWeb

### What is WristWeb?

WristWeb is a web browser specifically designed for the Apple Watch, allowing you to browse websites directly from your wrist. It offers features like simplified viewing, article summarization, and full page rendering.

### How much does WristWeb cost?

WristWeb is a paid application, priced at $9.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

### Does WristWeb have ads?

No, WristWeb is ad-free. The app is a paid download and does not contain any advertisements.

### What devices does WristWeb support?

WristWeb is designed for the Apple Watch and also supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, enabling features like handoff.

### How does WristWeb handle privacy?

WristWeb prioritizes user privacy by performing all processing directly on your Apple Watch and iPhone. No third-party servers are used to condense webpages or track your surfing activity.

### Can I save websites to revisit later with WristWeb?

Yes, WristWeb allows you to create and maintain bookmarks directly on your watch, making it easy to revisit your favorite websites.

### What are the different ways to view a webpage in WristWeb?

WristWeb offers three powerful viewing modes: a Simplified Version for clean, large font text, a Summarized Version that condenses articles, and a Full Page Version to render the entire graphical webpage.

### How often is WristWeb updated?

The latest version of WristWeb is 1.1, which was last updated on November 10, 2015. This indicates infrequent updates.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-11-10

1) Updated to be compatible with WatchOS 2.0 and iOS 9.x
2) More processing is now being performed directly on the watch
3) Faster loading of full page browser data

### 1.0 — 2015-07-31

No release notes.

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