Comparison

Microsoft Edge vs Cyolo Connect

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Edge

This web browser integrates AI assistance to help you search, summarize content, and draft text. It offers built-in security tools for enhanced privacy and productivity features like tab grouping and read-aloud.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Copilot
  • Content summarization and drafting
  • Built-in security and tracking prevention
  • InPrivate browsing mode
  • Tab grouping and organization
  • Read Aloud feature
  • Microsoft Rewards integration
Features
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Browse with Microsoft Edge, your everyday web browser with built-in Copilot. From finding information to making sense of it, Copilot works alongside you to streamline everyday browsing, so you can turn ideas into action and get it done faster. Copilot in Edge helps you search, browse, and explore, so you can make decisions faster with more confidence, all in one place. Summarize lengthy articles and videos, get answers about what you are browsing, and turn ideas into drafts or images – without breaking your flow. Whether you need a quick answer or deeper help, Copilot in Edge adapts to support how you work, right when you need it. Stay safer with built-in security tools like tracking prevention, AdBlock Plus and Microsoft Defender Smartscreen. When you want extra privacy, switch to InPrivate mode to keep your browsing history protected. Do more with less effort. With Microsoft Edge, everyday browsing is faster, more intuitive, and focused. Explore the web effortlessly with Copilot built-in • The Copilot-inspired new tab page brings together Copilot with browsing. Now your queries will get routed to search, chat or web automatically – all in one place. • Copilot understands context across your open tabs, helping you compare information, summarize, brainstorm and connect ideas across pages, so you can move faster and make decisions with confidence without switching tabs. • Get help from what’s on your screen. With Vision, Copilot can scan, analyze, and brainstorm with you on the content you’re browsing. • Quickly summarize the content of the webpage, PDF or video you are viewing • Get the right level of help for the moment—quick answers when you’re moving fast, deeper insights when you need it. Make the most of your time online • Microsoft Edge is a fast, reliable web browser designed to help you stay focused and get things done. • Listen to articles and pages with Read Aloud while multitasking, using natural sounding voices in your preferred language. • Group tabs by topic with one click to keep browsing organized and clutter free. • Customize your experience with extensions for shopping, blocking distractions, and more. • View webpages your way with page translation as you browse. • Earn Microsoft Rewards points faster by browsing in Microsoft Edge. Stay safer online • Tracking Prevention helps protect your personal data. • InPrivate mode keeps your activity private. • Password monitoring alerts you if saved credentials are found on the dark web. • AdBlock Plus blocks unwanted ads and distractions. • Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps protect you from phishing and malware. Some screens are simulated, subject to change.

About

Cyolo Connect

This application provides secure, identity-based access to company network resources for authorized users. It ensures safe connections to necessary assets while enforcing device security policies. Users connect using their domain name and administrator-provided credentials.

Highlights
  • Zero trust access solution
  • Identity-based asset access
  • Secure network connections
  • Device posture enforcement
  • Administrator credential login
Features
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Cyolo’s zero trust access solution empowers companies to provide secure, identity-based asset access to on-prem, remote, and third-party users. When using Cyolo, you can be sure that hackers can’t gain access to your company’s network with stolen credentials. Cyolo ensures that you safely connect to the resources you need to get the job done. Cyolo Connect is our platform’s agent. It is needed for network-based access. It also enforces device posture profiles, ensuring that your device meets the company’s policies. When you download the Cyolo Connect agent, enter your account domain name and the credentials you received from your Administrator.

Screenshots

Microsoft Edge4 screens
Cyolo Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cyolo Connect at 100% against Microsoft Edge's 58%. Cyolo Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Microsoft Edge's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (598K vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Microsoft Edge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Cyolo Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cyolo Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Edge has 598K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Microsoft Edge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cyolo Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Edge ships an update weekly, Cyolo Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Microsoft Edge versus Cyolo Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft EdgeCyolo Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (598K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings598K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationCyolo Security

Customer experience

Microsoft Edge

All ratings598,185 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews2,307 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.8%

Cyolo Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Edge

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Cyolo Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Microsoft Edge

Subscriptions4
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
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  • Microsoft 365 Premium1 Month trial$199.991 Year
None

Cyolo Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Edge free?
Microsoft Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyolo Connect free?
Cyolo Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Edge or Cyolo Connect?
Cyolo Connect is rated higher. Microsoft Edge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 598K ratings, while Cyolo Connect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Microsoft Edge or Cyolo Connect have ads?
Neither Microsoft Edge nor Cyolo Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Edge or Cyolo Connect?
Microsoft Edge ships an update weekly, and Cyolo Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Microsoft Edge was updated on November 10, 2026 and Cyolo Connect on November 3, 2026.

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