Comparison

Alook Browser vs Z2Y Java Principles

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

Head to head
About

Alook Browser

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
Currently charting
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Alook is a minimalist yet powerful browser, built to be the best browser for iOS. Core Features - Lightning-fast experience: no push notifications, no news, no ads, and millisecond-level startup. - Audio and video: floating playback, speed control (0.5x-16.0x), background playback, AirPlay, DLNA, mini player, single-track loop, picture-in-picture, screenshots, mirroring, long-press speed control, and more. - File management: manual downloads, unzip/compress (zip, rar, 7z, including encrypted archives), create/edit files, open as plain text, choose file encoding, import from Photos, move/copy files, Wi-Fi transfer, and more. - E-book reader: supports txt, pdf, epub, kindle, mobi, azw, azw3, azw4, prc, and pdb, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. - Reading mode: smart pagination, Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion, designed for novels. - Image mode: batch save and image compression. - Ad blocker: built-in Adblock Plus with multilingual rules, third-party rules, custom ad marking, and intrusive ad blocking. - Custom search engines: automatically detects search boxes on webpages so you can add them quickly. - Translation: built-in translation for 14 languages, including full-page and selected-text translation. - JavaScript extensions: run custom JS code. - File sharing: works with iOS Files and iTunes file sharing. - Device support: iPhone, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro, and cross-device sync. - Website settings: configure floating video, ad blocking, no-image mode, clipboard access, and JavaScript per site. - iPad support: Split View and drag and drop. Other Features - iCloud sync for bookmarks, custom ad rules, search engines, and plugins. - Private/incognito browsing. - Custom immersive wallpapers. - Next-page preloading. - Custom site icons. - BigBang text selection. - Handoff support. - Auto-refresh. - Pull to refresh webpages. - Pull down on the home page to search. - Custom website home page. - Full-page screenshots. - Developer tools: view source, Eruda, vConsole, Cookie management. - Night mode: OLED pure black mode and eye-care webpage colors. - No-image mode: smart no-image browsing. - Full-screen mode: swipe to hide the toolbar. - Find in page. - Site search with the default search engine. - Password manager support: 1Password, LastPass, Avast Passwords, and more. - QR code tools: scan, recognize QR codes in images, and generate QR codes from links. - Desktop/mobile site switching with custom User-Agent support. - Block redirects to the App Store. - Print and create PDFs. - Quickly enter URLs and open copied URLs. - Page-turn buttons and tap-to-turn. - Swipe back from anywhere. - View site certificates. - Touch ID or Face ID authentication. - Custom long-press shortcuts. - Import and export bookmarks. - Custom fonts, language, page swipe speed, and screen rotation lock. Privacy and Security - Data protection: account, password, and activity data are not uploaded. - Incognito mode: browsing history, cache, and cookies are not saved. - Data storage: unlike browsers that store bookmarks and data in a developer database, Alook stores bookmarks and data in the user’s private iCloud database, accessible only by the user. User Reviews - keeyang1985: Conscientious software. I like it very much, and it is worth the price. Small, fast, and free of unnecessary clutter. It is the browser I have always wanted. - Wen Jing: The happiness brought by a good app is hard to beat. I might have missed the best browser I have ever used. Other browsers scatter features everywhere; Alook brings them together and is excellent value for the price. If you have any questions before or after purchase, please contact us. X/Twitter: AlookBrowser Email: AlookApp@qq.com

About

Z2Y Java Principles

Features
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Here, you can learn the principles of Java and its related knowledge for work, creation, and interviews, among other purposes. Use the system to track and manage your learning, and add notes at any time, making it easy to secure an offer. Future updates will include: adding local & online bookmarks, learning report statistics, learning plan reminders; the default knowledge base content will be continuously updated!!

Screenshots

Alook Browser4 screens
Z2Y Java Principles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Alook Browser at #26 against Z2Y Java Principles's unranked. Alook Browser also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Z2Y Java Principles's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Alook Browser costs $0.99 and Z2Y Java Principles $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Z2Y Java Principles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Alook Browser versus Z2Y Java Principles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlook BrowserZ2Y Java Principles
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB257 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBaoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.洁 欧阳

Bugs and requests

Alook Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Implement automatic dark/light mode switching
  • Add support for video speed control beyond 2x
  • Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, volume)
  • Implement tab sync across devices
  • Add support for file/video downloads

Z2Y Java Principles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Alook Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Z2Y Java Principles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alook Browser free?
Alook Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Z2Y Java Principles free?
Z2Y Java Principles costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alook Browser or Z2Y Java Principles have ads?
Neither Alook Browser nor Z2Y Java Principles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alook Browser or Z2Y Java Principles?
Alook Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Z2Y Java Principles every 5 days. Most recently, Alook Browser was updated on September 26, 2026 and Z2Y Java Principles on September 9, 2026.

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