CM Browser vs Lion Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CM Browser
This mobile browser offers a fast, secure, and private web browsing experience. It blocks ads and trackers to reduce data usage and speed up page loading. Customize your browsing with features like tab management, bookmarks, and passcode protection.
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Fast page loading
- Passcode protection
- Multi-tab browsing
- Website bookmarking
- Customizable interface
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CM web browser is a fast, secure and smart Mobile Browser. It is designed for both phone and tablet, brings you a superior web experience wonderful. ------------------------------------------------------ Main function : - By removing trackers and ads, Web pages may require less data and load faster - Customize passcode to protect your web browser. - Open multiple tabs at the same time. - Bookmark website. - Search quickly with Google, Startpage... engine by typing keyword at address bar - Customize user interface. - Customize cache, hosting... and so more. - ... and many features. It is a high-performance and small-sized Internet browser built for those who do not want the bulky size of Firefox or Chrome. CM Mobile browser with the security features and the latest privacy to help you stay safe on the internet.
Lion Browser
This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.
- Blocks explicit websites
- Detects inappropriate images
- Customizable detection sensitivity
- Whitelist mode
- PIN-protected settings
- Weekly accountability reports
- Personal browsing limits
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lion Browser at 87% against CM Browser's 25%. Lion Browser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). CM Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CM Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 114 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of CM Browser's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.
CM Browser ships an update every 3 months, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CM Browser | Lion Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (40 ratings) | 4.7 (114 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 114 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Akash Patel | Lion Software, LLC |
Customer experience
CM Browser
Lion Browser
In-app purchases
CM Browser
No in-app purchases
Lion Browser
- Individual Plan$4.991 Month
- Family Plan$8.991 Month
- Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
- Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
- Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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