Comparison

HamsterBrow vs CC Browser

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

Head to head
About

HamsterBrow

This app offers a unique web browsing experience by allowing users to scroll pages using device tilt or screen swipes, controlled by a virtual hamster. It's ideal for hands-free reading, note-taking, or when physical interaction with the screen is difficult.

Highlights
  • Tilt-to-run scrolling
  • Swipe-to-run scrolling
  • Super-smooth 60fps scrolling
  • Customizable hamster cursor and feedback
  • Offline file saving (Pro)
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
  • Choice of virtual pets (Pro)
Features
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A fully-featured web browser with advanced hamster-assisted auto-scrolling capabilities. Free your fingers and unleash hamster-power to scroll the browser, so you don’t have to! Particularly useful when you’re… … unable to swipe due to sticky fingers or wet hands. … wearing gloves. … holding on to public transport. … eating or drinking. … holding or feeding a baby. … reading and taking notes. … skimming through long documents or webpages. … using a device with a cracked screen that won’t swipe. … unable to touch the screen after having a manicure. … hugging your partner. Or you’re just feeling too lazy to swipe! FEATURES ***** Tilt-to-run mode ***** • The hamster responds to the device angle and orientation to scroll the page in the direction and speed you require. • Browse in any position: Continue to read lying down or upside down! • Great for reading webpages and documents while resting your fingers. ***** Swipe-to-run mode ***** • Use screen swipes and the on-screen control panel to command your hamster. • Easily stop and start, change the scroll direction and speed or page through websites automatically. • Great for relaxing, hands-free reading and for taking notes. ***** Super-smooth scrolling ***** • Experience finely-tuned, beautifully fluid and responsive 60fps hamster-powered scrolling. (120fps on supported devices) ***** Fully customizable ***** • Enable the hamster cursor, sound and haptic feedback (on supported devices) for a complete hamster-powered experience. • De-hamstify the browser if you have an unusual aversion to hamsters or for a more professional feel. ***** Unlock Advanced Features ***** Purchase the HamsterBrow Pro upgrade for more advanced features: • Offline Files: Save webpage snapshots and documents for offline hamster-powered viewing. • iCloud Sync: Sync bookmarks, history and offline files between your devices. • Choose a pet: Power the browser with a cat, dog, chicken, dinosaur, llamacorn and more! ***** Accessibility Integration ***** • Enable the iOS Switch Control accessibility feature with the scroll control panel to allow fully-accessible switch-controlled scrolling of websites. Download for all your devices, relax and enjoy the unique HamsterBrowsing experience today!

About

CC Browser

Features
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CC Browser is a modern browser built around secure and isolated workspaces. Keep browsing sessions, website accounts, downloads, and personal data organized in separate environments while enjoying powerful browsing tools, AI workspace features, immersive media playback, and productivity utilities. Key Features Secure Workspace System • Isolated browsing workspace separated from regular browsing sessions • Independent management of browsing history, cookies, sessions, and website data • Encrypted local storage for browsing records and downloaded files • Optional passcode protection for local access • Separate download management inside the secure workspace • Designed for users who want stronger privacy, better organization, and more control over their browsing data Multi-Profile Website Management • Manage multiple accounts on the same website • Create separate website identities • Quickly switch between profiles without repeated sign-ins and sign-outs • Keep personal, work, and other accounts organized AI Workspace • Quick access to multiple AI platforms • Save and manage AI conversation history • Search conversations across supported AI services • Bookmark important conversations and content • Quickly return to the original platform and conversation Ask AI • Open supported AI platforms while browsing • Automatically fill webpage content into prompts • Simplify workflows such as summarization, translation, research, and content creation • Reduce repetitive copy-and-paste actions VR Video and Media Experience • Support for VR180 and VR360 video playback • Dedicated VR player for immersive viewing • Gyroscope-based viewing controls • Gesture controls and convenient viewpoint switching • Play local videos and online videos • Full-screen and Picture-in-Picture support • Adjustable playback speed controls Resource Scanner • Scan supported webpages for available media resources • Discover videos, images, and audio content • Batch download accessible resources • Convenient resource collection and management tools Smart and Flexible Browsing • Multi-tab browsing support • Switch between mobile and desktop browsing modes • Built-in ad blocking for a cleaner browsing experience • Dark mode and theme support • Quick access to bookmarks, browsing history, and frequently visited pages • Multiple search engine support Built-in Productivity Tools • QR code scanner using the camera • Text recognition from photos • Bookmark organization and management • Smart clipboard detection for links and text content • HTML preview and editing tools Downloads and File Management • Download and manage common file types • Built-in file preview support, including PDF viewing • Search, rename, organize, and share downloaded files • Download progress and status management CC Browser focuses on providing a secure, organized, and efficient browsing experience while helping users manage website identities, AI workflows, media resources, and everyday browsing activities in one place. AI-related features provide access and management tools for supported third-party AI services. Availability and functionality may vary by service. Terms of Service:https://github.com/catscai/macos_app_local_tool/blob/cc_browser/TERMS_OF_SERVICE_EN.md Privacy Policy:https://github.com/catscai/macos_app_local_tool/blob/cc_browser/privacy_policy.md

Screenshots

HamsterBrow4 screens
CC Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CC Browser at fortnightly against HamsterBrow's every 6 weeks. HamsterBrow's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. HamsterBrow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CC Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamsterBrow ships an update every 6 weeks, CC Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HamsterBrow versus CC Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterBrowCC Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB21 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChristopher Tan艳青 蔡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HamsterBrow

One-time1
  • HamsterBrow Pro Upgrade$0.99
3 purchases

CC Browser

Subscriptions2
  • CC Browser Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • CC Browser Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Web Resource Pack$2.99

Questions

Is HamsterBrow free?
HamsterBrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CC Browser free?
CC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HamsterBrow or CC Browser have ads?
Neither HamsterBrow nor CC Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamsterBrow or CC Browser?
HamsterBrow ships an update every 6 weeks, and CC Browser fortnightly. Most recently, HamsterBrow was updated on October 20, 2026 and CC Browser on October 10, 2026.

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