Comparison

Murmur vs Quiche Browser

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

Head to head
About

Murmur

This app enables group voice calls and messages for up to 16 participants using Bluetooth LE devices. It creates a mesh network, extending communication range beyond single connections, and supports hands-free kits for outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Group voice calls
  • Mesh networking
  • Message support
  • Extended range
  • Hands-free kit compatibility
  • Up to 16 participants
Features
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Murmur allows voice calls between groups of Bluetooth LE capable devices. Multiple connections between devices create a mesh network, allowing group voice calling and messages for up to 16 participants. The network allows signals to be relayed between devices, allowing the range to far exceed that of a single Bluetooth connection when used in a group. Murmur supports Bluetooth hands-free kits, making it ideal for cyclists, skiers, climbers, hikers or any group activity taking place without reliable cell-tower reception.

About

Quiche Browser

A private, fast, and highly customizable web browser designed for a focused and distraction-free experience. It offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, a unique dark mode for all websites, and one-handed operation. This independent browser is built from scratch for performance and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Customizable toolbars and menus
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Website dark mode
  • One-handed comfort mode
  • Support for any search engine
  • Full-screen reading mode
Features
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An independent browser thoughtfully designed by a single human, and funded by its users. WHAT THE PRESS SAYS “A very robust, exquisitely designed, stunningly handsome web browser. […] It’s just so thoughtful. So utterly modern in its appearance and features, but old-school in its hyperfocus on serving you, the user, through craftsmanship.” — Daring Fireball “My favorite iOS browser these days is Quiche Browser. It’s somehow both incredibly simple and one of the most customizable browsers I’ve ever tried.” — The Verge “Quiche Browser has clearly been designed with care.” — MacStories “If you want a lightweight, private, minimalistic, yet customizable web browsing experience on your iPhone – [Quiche Browser] might be the perfect answer for you.” — 9to5Mac “Quiche Browser is unique, engaging, and fully customizable.” — Lifehacker BROWSER CUSTOMIZATION DESIGNED TO STAY SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL • Choose and place every toolbar and menu button. • Customize the address bar’s appearance and contents. • Choose from a list of ready-to-use toolbars, which you can then adapt to your needs. • Use a Liquid Glass toolbar, or switch to a Classic one if Liquid Glass isn’t your thing. • Manage tabs with multiple display and sorting options. • Read web pages in full screen for focused, distraction-free browsing. BUILT-IN BLOCKING Ads, trackers, and cookie banners are blocked by default.  Pages load faster and feel less cluttered. DARKEN ALL WEBSITES Pick a unique dark mode theme and apply it to every website. No more blinding white pages at night. COMFORT MODE Adjust the interface so your tabs, favorites, and search suggestions are always easy to reach with one hand. UNIQUE QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS EVERYWHERE • Use any search engine, even Kagi or your own SearXNG instance. • Enhance your toolbar with a wide range of tools: disable JavaScript, switch to desktop mode, close all tabs and clear data, translate pages, and more. • Estimated read time for every page. • Open new tabs on the website of your choice. • Extreme energy saving in Low Power Mode. MY PRIVACY STANCE: KEEP YOUR DATA FOR YOURSELF • Zero data tracking or usage monitoring. • Never connects to any first-party or third-party servers, except to RevenueCat for managing purchases and preventing fraud. • No sign-up, obviously. LIGHTWEIGHT, FAST, AND ORIGINAL Quiche Browser is not another bloated clone of Firefox, Brave, or Chrome. I built it entirely from scratch for performance and to keep it lightweight. FULLY INDEPENDENT • No investors dictating growth or influencing product direction. • No search engine deals, data monetization, or partner agreements shaping the browser. • It’s just me, building the browser of my dreams. 100% FUNDED BY USERS Subscribing to Quiche PLUS unlocks additional features such as Website Darkening, Comfort Mode, all app icons, and all button styles. Building a web browser alone is a full-time job, and subscribing also allows me to: • Keep the app up to date with new iOS releases and features. • Build more unique features. • Start working toward a macOS version. — greg@quiche.industries threads.net/quicheindustries instagram.com/quicheindustries bsky.app/profile/quiche.industries mastodon.social/@quicheindustries Terms and Conditions https://quiche.industries/browser/terms/

Screenshots

Murmur2 screens
Quiche Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quiche Browser at 4.9 against Murmur's 3.8. Quiche Browser also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 55%) and ratings volume (818 vs 17). Murmur's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Murmur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Quiche Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quiche Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiche Browser has 818 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Murmur's written reviews are positive against 95% of Quiche Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Murmur ships an update weekly, Quiche Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Murmur versus Quiche Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMurmurQuiche Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)4.9 (818 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17818 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHippo Camp Software Ltd.Gregory de Jonckheere

Customer experience

Murmur

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral24.2%
Negative21.2%

Quiche Browser

All ratings818 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews546 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.7%

Bugs and requests

Murmur

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Quiche Browser

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional issues with YouTube ad blocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Swipe gestures for tab management
  • Bookmark import/export functionality
  • Integrated translation capabilities
  • Cross-device synchronization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Murmur

One-time1
  • Disable Bad Jokes$2.99
6 purchases

Quiche Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Quiche PLUS Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quiche PLUS Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Quiche Enthusiast Tip$2.99
  • Quiche Connoisseur Tip$4.99
  • Quiche Gourmet Tip$9.99
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  • Quiche Grand Master Tip$14.99

Questions

Is Murmur free?
Murmur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiche Browser free?
Quiche Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Murmur or Quiche Browser?
Quiche Browser is rated higher. Murmur averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Quiche Browser averages 4.9 from 818 ratings.
Do Murmur or Quiche Browser have ads?
Neither Murmur nor Quiche Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Murmur or Quiche Browser?
Murmur ships an update weekly, and Quiche Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Murmur was updated on September 22, 2026 and Quiche Browser on September 26, 2026.

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