Comparison

HC Browser vs WS Browser Ltd

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HC Browser

A highly customizable browser designed for efficient bookmark management. Personalize your top screen for a streamlined browsing experience. Simple, easy, and comfortable to use.

Highlights
  • Customizable top screen
  • Bookmark management
  • Simple interface
  • Easy to use
  • Comfortable browsing
Features
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`HC Browser` is a browser specialized for bookmarks. Very simple, very easy, and very comfortable. You can customize the top screen as you like. If only the top screen changes, everything will change. Let's try it.

About

WS Browser Ltd

A fast and lightweight mobile browser offering a clean, intuitive experience. It supports multiple search engines, incognito mode, bookmarks, and efficient tab management for smooth browsing.

Highlights
  • Incognito Mode
  • Lightweight and Fast Performance
  • Clean and Easy Interface
  • Multiple Search Engine Support
  • Bookmarks and Reading List
  • Efficient Tab Management
Features
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WS Browser is a clean, lightweight, and fast mobile browser packed with features like multi-tab browsing, private mode, bookmarking, reading list, download manager, and QR code tools to help you explore and manage the web with ease. Key Features • Multi-Tab Browsing: Open, switch, and manage multiple tabs effortlessly. • Private Browsing: In Private Mode, the app does not store your browsing history, cookies, or autofill data locally on your device. • Multiple Search Engines: Switch between different search engines to suit your searching preferences. • Bookmarks & Reading List: Save frequently visited sites or add web pages to your Reading List for later. • Browsing History: Easily view, manage, or clear your past browsing history. • Download Manager: Download files in-app and manage your downloads directly with built-in file management. • QR Code Utilities: Scan QR codes to open URLs quickly, or generate a QR code for the current webpage for easy cross-device sharing. • Webpage Toolbox: Convenient access to Share, Find in Page, Web Translation, Add to Home Screen, Page Screenshots, and text size adjustment. • Reading & Display: Supports Light and Dark modes, adaptive theme colors, font scaling, and screen orientation lock. Customize whether to pin the address bar or bottom menu bar. • Privacy Controls: Clear browsing data, block pop-ups, and manage third-party cookies and privacy preferences at any time. • Page Info: View webpage titles and site favicons easily for effortless page identification. • Compatibility Settings: Switch user agent profiles (Desktop/Mobile mode) for optimal website display. Permissions • Camera: Used for scanning QR codes and taking photos or uploading images when requested by websites. • Microphone: Used for voice search, voice input, and audio/video web experiences. • Permissions are only requested when the relevant feature or website requires them, and will only be activated after your explicit consent. Privacy • Your browsing history, bookmarks, reading lists, and downloaded files are primarily stored locally on your device. • Private Mode minimizes data retention on your local device. Please note that visited websites, ISPs, and network operators may still collect information in accordance with their own policies. • You can clear your browsing data and manage permissions directly from within the app at any time. For feedback or inquiries, feel free to contact us at: contact@ws.com

Screenshots

HC Browser3 screens
WS Browser Ltd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HC Browser at 9.0 against WS Browser Ltd's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HC Browser against 5.0 for WS Browser Ltd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HC Browser versus WS Browser Ltd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHC BrowserWS Browser Ltd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMakoto NishimotoWS BROWSER SDN. BHD

Customer experience

HC Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WS Browser Ltd

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HC Browser

No in-app purchases

None

WS Browser Ltd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HC Browser free?
HC Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WS Browser Ltd free?
WS Browser Ltd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HC Browser or WS Browser Ltd?
HC Browser and WS Browser Ltd are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do HC Browser or WS Browser Ltd have ads?
Neither HC Browser nor WS Browser Ltd shows ads.

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