Comparison

Orion Browser by Kagi vs JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

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

Head to head
About

Orion Browser by Kagi

Experience a fast and private web browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad. This browser blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring your online activity remains confidential. It's designed with a strong focus on user privacy, preventing personal information from leaving the app.

Highlights
  • Fast web browsing
  • No ads
  • No telemetry
  • Privacy-respecting design
  • Industry-leading anti-tracking
  • Built-in ad-blocker
Features
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Orion is a fast, free, web browser for iPhone and iPad with no ads, no telemetry. Check also Orion for your Mac desktop. Orion has been engineered from ground up as a truly privacy-respecting browser. We did it by embracing a simple principle - Orion is a zero telemetry browser. Your private information will never leave Orion by default. And to protect your privacy on the web, Orion comes with industry-leading anti-tracking technology as well as a powerful built-in ad-blocker. --- Privacy Policy: https://orionbrowser.com/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

This Safari extension allows users to parse Japanese text on websites, access a dictionary, and identify unknown words. It also enables adding and reviewing flashcards, with unique 2D review modes for vocabulary learning at your own pace. Requires a JPDB.io account.

Highlights
  • Parse Japanese text on websites
  • Access Japanese dictionary
  • Identify unknown words
  • Add and review flashcards
  • 2D SRS vocabulary review
  • Learn words at your own pace
Features
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Everything that you know and love about the JPDBreader with just a little bit more! With this Safari extension, you can: - Parse Japanese you find on websites using your JPDB account. This means you can have easy access to a Japanese dictionary and can see at a glance which words you don't know yet. - Add new flashcards and review them straight from the popup - Lots of quality-of-life improvements aimed at touchscreen users - Review on JPDB.io in 2D! Introducing a new concept where all of your SRS vocabulary words are spread out on the screen, allowing you to review in your own order! - Learn new words at your own pace. Never again will you have to wait until all of your reviews are done Notes: This requires a JPDB.io account and the API key found in the settings page. Credit: This extension is built using Max-Kamp's original jpd-breader with additions/changes applied. Huge shoutout to him for his amazing work!

Screenshots

Orion Browser by Kagi4 screens
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) at 5.0 against Orion Browser by Kagi's 4.0. JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Orion Browser by Kagi's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Orion Browser by Kagi sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orion Browser by Kagi has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orion Browser by Kagi ships an update every 10 days, JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Orion Browser by Kagi versus JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrion Browser by KagiJPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKagi Inc.Franklin Fanelli

Customer experience

Orion Browser by Kagi

All ratings1,197 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews932 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral18.2%
Negative25.8%

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Orion Browser by Kagi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Extensions not working properly
  • Tab management issues (tabs disappearing, not loading correctly)
  • Rendering problems on certain websites
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved tab management and organization
  • Better extension compatibility and customization
  • Seamless cross-device sync
  • Ability to disable specific features (e.g., ad-blocker)

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Orion Browser by Kagi

Subscriptions2
  • Orion+ Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Orion+ Yearly$50.001 Year
One-time7
  • Small Tip$5.00
  • Medium Tip$10.00
  • Large Tip$20.00
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  • Generous Tip$30.00
  • Super Tip$50.00
  • Amazing Tip$100.00
  • Orion+ Lifetime$150.00
None

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orion Browser by Kagi free?
Orion Browser by Kagi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) free?
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orion Browser by Kagi or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)?
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) is rated higher. Orion Browser by Kagi averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Orion Browser by Kagi or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) have ads?
Neither Orion Browser by Kagi nor JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orion Browser by Kagi or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)?
Orion Browser by Kagi ships an update every 10 days, and JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) fortnightly. Most recently, Orion Browser by Kagi was updated on September 26, 2026 and JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) on June 11, 2026.

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