# Alook Browser vs atvTools

The clearest difference is monetization model: atvTools at free against Alook Browser's paid. atvTools also leads on chart position (#12 vs #42). Alook Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 184). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Alook Browser costs $0.99 and atvTools $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

atvTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alook Browser has 2.6K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Alook Browser's written reviews are positive against 68% of atvTools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, atvTools every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alook Browser | atvTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alook-browser-8x-speed/id1261944766/reviews) | **[4.8 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atvtools/id1661419573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #42 | **#12** |
| Size | 28 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016500362) | [Oleksandr Hamlii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661419575) |

## What reviewers say

### Alook Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Utilities (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


### atvTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atvtools/id1661419573)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Utilities, #81 Top Paid (US App Store)

Control your Android TV devices remotely from your iOS device. Install apps, manage existing ones, transfer files, and even use your phone as a remote. Offers advanced features like shell commands and system monitoring.

**Highlights:** Install apps remotely, Manage TV apps (open, uninstall, disable), File transfer from phone to TV, Remote control and mouse mode, Run shell commands, System monitoring (CPU, RAM, storage), Screenshot and screen recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alook Browser free?

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

### Is atvTools free?

atvTools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alook Browser or atvTools?

atvTools is rated higher. Alook Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while atvTools averages 4.8 from 184 ratings.

### Do Alook Browser or atvTools have ads?

Neither Alook Browser nor atvTools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alook Browser or atvTools?

Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and atvTools every 2 months. Most recently, Alook Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and atvTools on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alook Browser or atvTools?

Alook Browser currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and atvTools at #12. 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.*