Comparison

F Browser vs Zixia Browser & Reader

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

Head to head
About

F Browser

Features
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就要清爽的主页; 方便的语音搜索; 强大的广告过滤; 隐私浏览不跟踪; 晚上阅读要变暗; 阅读模式看网页,看小说不要太爽; 这一次让 F Browser 带给您; 清新就是一见要倾心.

About

Zixia Browser & Reader

Features
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Read EPUB and TXT books, listen with text-to-speech, and make the web your own. Zixia combines a browser, customizable reader, user scripts, video speed controls and optional AI tools on iPhone and iPad. READ YOUR OWN BOOKS Import EPUB and TXT books, organize your bookshelf and return to your saved reading position. Adjust fonts, spacing, margins and backgrounds. Find text, browse chapters, add bookmarks and choose your preferred page-turn style. LISTEN WITH TEXT-TO-SPEECH Listen to books and supported web pages with system voices. Choose a voice, adjust the speaking rate and set a sleep timer. Voice availability depends on the voices installed on your device. CUSTOMIZE WEBSITES WITH USER SCRIPTS Install, inspect, edit and manage JavaScript user scripts. Enable scripts for selected sites and preview source code before installation. CONTROL WEB VIDEO SPEED Adjust playback speed on supported HTML5 videos. Available speeds and behavior depend on the website, player and WebKit support. USE YOUR OWN AI PROVIDER Connect a compatible AI service using your API endpoint, model and API key. Summarize web pages, ask follow-up questions and review claims for potential red flags and suggested checks with your chosen model. AI tools require your own provider configuration and an internet connection. Relevant page content is sent to the provider you select. Provider terms and charges may apply. API keys are stored in the system Keychain. BROWSE WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS Use tabs, bookmarks, downloads, find in page and night mode. Reduce ads and tracking requests with built-in filters, custom rules and subscription lists. Regular and private browsing use separate website data stores. Website compatibility varies.

Screenshots

F Browser4 screens
Zixia Browser & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zixia Browser & Reader at fortnightly against F Browser's every 6 months. F Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F Browser ships an update every 6 months, Zixia Browser & Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
F Browser versus Zixia Browser & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF BrowserZixia Browser & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer文涛 隋NAIHANG ZHOU

In-app purchases

None

F Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Zixia Browser & Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F Browser free?
F Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zixia Browser & Reader free?
Zixia Browser & Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do F Browser or Zixia Browser & Reader have ads?
Neither F Browser nor Zixia Browser & Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F Browser or Zixia Browser & Reader?
F Browser ships an update every 6 months, and Zixia Browser & Reader fortnightly. Most recently, F Browser was updated on October 5, 2026 and Zixia Browser & Reader on October 25, 2026.

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