Comparison

WebXR Viewer vs Pure Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

WebXR Viewer

This experimental app allows developers to create and run augmented reality experiences using web technologies and ARKit on iOS. It serves as a testing ground for web-based AR applications, enabling feedback for the ongoing development of the WebXR specification.

Highlights
  • Create and run AR experiences
  • Built with web technologies and ARKit
  • Test web-based AR applications
  • Supports WebXR AR API features
  • Based on Firefox for iOS source code
  • Full-featured web browser capabilities
Features
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Mozilla’s WebXR Viewer is an augmented reality (AR) viewer that lets you create and run AR experiences built with web technologies and ARKit. This is an experimental product, targeted at developers wanting to develop and test web-based AR applications on iOS. It is not an officially supported Mozilla application. WebXR is a cross-platform Web API for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). We have released the WebXR Viewer to give web developers a chance to experiment with web-based AR experiences on iOS using WebXR, and provide a way for us to get feedback for the WebXR community as it continues to develop AR support in the WebXR specification. The WebXR viewer implements a collection of accepted and proposed WebXR AR API features, and also supports some of the non-standard features we developed for an early version of the WebXR API. Version 2 of the WebXR Viewer is based on the Firefox for iOS source code, so is a much more full-featured web browser. Some of Firefox's features are working (e.g., account sync), while some features are still in development (e.g., send-to-device). Please report problems or feature requests as issues at https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/webxr-ios-js To learn more about the WebXR Viewer and other ways Mozilla is working with the web community to bring augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality to the web, visit https://mixedreality.mozilla.org/

About

Pure Web Browser

Experience lightning-fast internet browsing with essential features for performance and simplicity. Enjoy private browsing, ad blocking, and customizable settings for a seamless online experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast browsing
  • Dark mode with customization
  • Tabbed and full-screen browsing
  • Private browsing and adblock
  • Password management
  • Download manager
  • Reader view
Features
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Pure Web Browser is the ultimate lite and fast browser for iOS users who want performance and simplicity in one app. It delivers lightning-fast browsing with essential features to improve your online experience. Enjoy dark mode, tabbed browsing, and swipe gestures for seamless navigation. Pure provides private browsing, adblock, and password management to keep you secure online. User Interface Features - Dark Mode - Dark Mode Style Options (Static/Dynamic) - Tabbed Browsing - Full-Screen Browsing - Font and Color Customization - Swipe Gestures Support - Keyboard Shortcuts Support Browsing Features - Sortable Bookmarks and Bookmark Folders - Download Manager - Find on Page - Reader View - Request Desktop Site - Website Translator - Search Suggestions - Change/Add Default Search Engine - Capture Website Screenshot - Autofill Passwords - Change User Agent - Manage MIME Types - Individual Website Settings - Adjust Video Playback Speed Privacy & Security Features - Adblock - Unlock with Passcode/Touch ID - Private Browsing - Password Management - Clear Website Data

Screenshots

WebXR Viewer4 screens
Pure Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WebXR Viewer at none against Pure Web Browser's 1. WebXR Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Pure Web Browser's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 47%) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume 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. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WebXR Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pure Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WebXR Viewer's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pure Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebXR Viewer ships an update weekly, Pure Web Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WebXR Viewer versus Pure Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebXR ViewerPure Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (55 ratings)4.1 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better43
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMozillaPrasomsak Khunmuen

Customer experience

WebXR Viewer

All ratings55 ratings
Positive65.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative29.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative43.3%

Pure Web Browser

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

None

WebXR Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pure Web Browser

One-time1
  • Remove in-app ads$0.99

Questions

Is WebXR Viewer free?
WebXR Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Web Browser free?
Pure Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebXR Viewer or Pure Web Browser?
Pure Web Browser is rated higher. WebXR Viewer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Pure Web Browser averages 4.1 from 43 ratings.
Do WebXR Viewer or Pure Web Browser have ads?
Pure Web Browser shows ads; WebXR Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, WebXR Viewer or Pure Web Browser?
WebXR Viewer ships an update weekly, and Pure Web Browser every 3 months. Most recently, WebXR Viewer was updated on September 15, 2026 and Pure Web Browser on September 21, 2026.

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