Comparison

LYBrowser vs Basic Browser

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

Head to head
About

LYBrowser

Experience lightning-fast web browsing with smart privacy controls. Manage multiple tabs efficiently and customize bookmarks for easy access. This utility app offers a streamlined and secure online experience.

Highlights
  • Fast browsing speeds
  • Secure privacy mode
  • Multi-tab functionality
  • Bookmark customization
  • Smart browsing mode switch
Features
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[Fast browsing] Fast is not a little bit [Secure privacy mode] Smart browsing mode switch [Multi-tab] Minimal, practical and convenient [Bookmark customization] Easy and convenient management

About

Basic Browser

Features
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Download the new Basic Browser for your iPhone and iPad. Simple and Fast Browser. Enjoy! Features: • Tap to add or remove bookmark easily. • Request desktop, tablet or phone website. • Tap to zoom content.

Screenshots

LYBrowser4 screens
Basic Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Basic Browser at every 4 days against LYBrowser's every 2 months. 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

LYBrowser ships an update every 2 months, Basic Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LYBrowser versus Basic Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLYBrowserBasic Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGuilin Zero and One Software Co., LtdKit Hoong Ngau

In-app purchases

None

LYBrowser

No in-app purchases

None

Basic Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LYBrowser free?
LYBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basic Browser free?
Basic Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LYBrowser or Basic Browser have ads?
Both LYBrowser and Basic Browser show ads.
Which is updated more often, LYBrowser or Basic Browser?
LYBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and Basic Browser every 4 days. Most recently, LYBrowser was updated on October 24, 2026 and Basic Browser on October 27, 2026.

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