Second Browser vs Pure Web Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Second Browser
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Sometimes when you’re using Safari, you need to view another webpage at the same time. You can use the new iPad multitasking features Split View and Slide Over to do just that with Second Browser. Once you open Second Browser, just type in or paste in the URL you’d like to visit and tap “Let’s Go”. Because Second Browser is based on Apple’s Safari technology, if you use a Content Blocker in Safari, Second Browser will too. Using the Second Browser Action Extension in Safari, you can send your current open Safari page to Second Browser. Second Browser will also remember the last URL you visited, so there is no losing your place if you close Second Browser.
Pure Web Browser
Experience lightning-fast internet browsing with essential features for performance and simplicity. Enjoy private browsing, ad blocking, and customizable settings for a seamless online experience.
- Lightning-fast browsing
- Dark mode with customization
- Tabbed and full-screen browsing
- Private browsing and adblock
- Password management
- Download manager
- Reader view
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Pure Web Browser is the ultimate lite and fast browser for iOS users who want performance and simplicity in one app. It delivers lightning-fast browsing with essential features to improve your online experience. Enjoy dark mode, tabbed browsing, and swipe gestures for seamless navigation. Pure provides private browsing, adblock, and password management to keep you secure online. User Interface Features - Dark Mode - Dark Mode Style Options (Static/Dynamic) - Tabbed Browsing - Full-Screen Browsing - Font and Color Customization - Swipe Gestures Support - Keyboard Shortcuts Support Browsing Features - Sortable Bookmarks and Bookmark Folders - Download Manager - Find on Page - Reader View - Request Desktop Site - Website Translator - Search Suggestions - Change/Add Default Search Engine - Capture Website Screenshot - Autofill Passwords - Change User Agent - Manage MIME Types - Individual Website Settings - Adjust Video Playback Speed Privacy & Security Features - Adblock - Unlock with Passcode/Touch ID - Private Browsing - Password Management - Clear Website Data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Browser at none against Pure Web Browser's 1. Second Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pure Web Browser's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Second Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Second Browser ships an update every 2 months, Pure Web Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Second Browser | Pure Web Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 9.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yoeyo, Ltd. | Prasomsak Khunmuen |
In-app purchases
Second Browser
No in-app purchases
Pure Web Browser
- Remove in-app ads$0.99
Questions
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