MX Browser vs Fapelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MX Browser
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Cognex MX Browser in an Enterprise Mobile Web Browser that allows the use of scanning with an MX Series Mobile Terminal directly into your web apps. Since there are difference in field types, work flows, and layout of different web apps, we have implemented a full “Settings” section to customize the browser to your needs. This browser will solidify a tight integration between MX hardware and web apps.
Fapelo
Experience a fast, private, and distraction-free web browsing experience on iOS. This browser focuses on performance and usability, offering features like ad blocking and integrated media playback to enhance your online activities.
- Built-in ad blocker
- Fast web performance
- Integrated media playback
- Cast-compatible video
- Privacy-focused design
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Fapelo — Fast, Private Browser with Ad Blocker & TV Cast Browse with built-in ad blocking, protect your privacy, and send compatible web videos to the big screen. Fapelo is a full-featured mobile browser built for speed, focus, and streaming. CAST TO YOUR TV • Stream supported web videos to Chromecast, AirPlay, or DLNA Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony...) • Keep control on your phone: play, pause, seek, volume • Cast keeps playing while you keep browsing • Compatibility depends on the website, video format and TV. DRM-protected content may not cast. BUILT-IN AD BLOCKING • Built-in ad blocker helps reduce banners, popups and video ads • Pages load faster and use less data • Whitelist sites you want to support PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Passcode lock for the whole app • Incognito tabs for private browsing • Free built-in proxy for extra privacy MADE FOR MEDIA • Powerful video & audio player with background playback • Download manager • Manga mode for supported comic pages • Home screen widgets and RSS news on your start page EVERYDAY BROWSING, DONE RIGHT • Fast tabs, bookmarks, history, desktop mode • Multiple search engines • Restores your session when you come back Download Fapelo and enjoy the web — clean, private, and on the big screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MX Browser at none against Fapelo's shown. MX Browser also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Fapelo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MX Browser ships an update every 6 months, Fapelo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX Browser | Fapelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | Duc Pham |
In-app purchases
MX Browser
No in-app purchases
Fapelo
No in-app purchases
