Comparison

Orion Browser by Kagi vs JournalBear

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

JournalBear

Features
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JournalBear is a private, encrypted journal that lives in a single file only you can open. Everything you write is sealed with AES-256 encryption, using a key derived from your password. There is no account, no cloud, and no tracking: your journal never leaves your device unless you move it yourself. WRITE FREELY * Entries are Markdown: headings, lists, quotes, tables, and code blocks render beautifully * Attach photos straight from your library ONE PORTABLE FILE Your entire journal is a single encrypted .zjournal file. Keep it in Files, back it up anywhere, and open the same file with JournalBear on your desktop. PRIVATE BY DESIGN * AES-256 encryption, with the key derived from your password (PBKDF2) * No account, no analytics, no data collection * Works entirely offline — the app never touches the network * Your password is the only key: nobody, including us, can recover a forgotten one

Screenshots

Orion Browser by Kagi4 screens
JournalBear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JournalBear at none against Orion Browser by Kagi's 9. Orion Browser by Kagi's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. JournalBear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orion Browser by Kagi versus JournalBear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrion Browser by KagiJournalBear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKagi Inc.Rahul Yedida

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)

JournalBear

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

JournalBear

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 JournalBear free?
JournalBear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orion Browser by Kagi or JournalBear have ads?
Neither Orion Browser by Kagi nor JournalBear shows ads.

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