# Alook Browser vs Microsoft Edge

The clearest difference is price: Microsoft Edge at Free against Alook Browser's $0.99. Microsoft Edge also leads on ratings volume (593K vs 2.6K) and chart position (#6 vs #27). Alook Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (69% vs 58%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Microsoft Edge is free to download; Alook Browser costs $0.99 up front. Microsoft Edge sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Alook Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alook Browser against 4.7 for Microsoft Edge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Edge has 593K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Alook Browser's written reviews are positive against 58% of Microsoft Edge's.

Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Microsoft Edge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alook Browser | Microsoft Edge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alook-browser-8x-speed/id1261944766/reviews) | **[4.7 (593K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-edge/id1288723196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **593K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #27 | **#6** |
| Size | 28 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Baoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016500362) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Alook Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alook-browser-8x-speed/id1261944766)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Utilities, #196 Top Paid (US App Store)

This minimalist browser offers lightning-fast speeds with no ads or notifications. Enjoy advanced audio/video playback, robust file management, an e-book reader, and a powerful ad blocker. It supports extensive customization and privacy features for a streamlined web experience.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast browsing speed, Advanced audio/video playback, Comprehensive file management, Integrated e-book reader, Built-in ad blocker, Customizable website settings, Private browsing mode

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing
- 🔒 Effective ad blocking
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Powerful video features (floating, background playback)
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked
- 🐛 Video quality issues (e.g. only 360p on YouTube)
- 🐛 Difficulty setting as default browser
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with certain websites

**Reported bugs**

- Background video playback not working after recent update
- Search bar freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Certain websites fail to load properly
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs

**Requested features**

- Add support for custom search engines
- Implement a 'Find in Page' feature
- Allow customization of the quick options toolbar
- Add ability to block 3rd party cookies
- Import support for popular ad block lists


### Microsoft Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-edge/id1288723196)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Utilities, #116 Top Free (US App Store)

This AI-powered browser integrates a personal assistant to enhance productivity. It helps summarize content, answer questions, and create images using advanced AI models. Customize your browsing with extensions and enjoy enhanced privacy and security features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered browsing with Copilot, Summarize articles, videos, and PDFs, Generate images with AI, Voice commands for AI assistant, AI writing and translation tools, Browser extensions for customization, Enhanced privacy and security features

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Seamless integration with Windows devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful built-in tools (e.g. read aloud, translate)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💤 Lack of customization options
- 🤔 Issues with syncing bookmarks/history

**Reported bugs**

- Address rendering issues on certain websites
- Fix problems with the address bar and search functionality
- Resolve issues with downloading and saving files

**Requested features**

- Add support for extensions/add-ons
- Allow customization of the home screen
- Improve syncing capabilities across devices
- Implement a true 'reader mode' for articles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alook Browser free?

Alook Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microsoft Edge free?

Microsoft Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alook Browser or Microsoft Edge?

Microsoft Edge is rated higher. Alook Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Microsoft Edge averages 4.7 from 593K ratings.

### Do Alook Browser or Microsoft Edge have ads?

Neither Alook Browser nor Microsoft Edge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alook Browser or Microsoft Edge?

Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Microsoft Edge weekly. Most recently, Alook Browser was updated on October 27, 2026 and Microsoft Edge on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alook Browser or Microsoft Edge?

Alook Browser currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft Edge at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*