Comparison

キエールブラウザ vs HalfMoon Browser

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

Head to head
About

キエールブラウザ

Features
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キエールブラウザは、ブラウザを薄くして表示したり、擬似的なロック画面を表示することでブラウザ操作ができなくなる、シンプルなブラウザです。 暗い部屋で画面を暗くしてブラウジングしたり、集中するために一時的にブラウザ画面を消すことができます。 【注意事項】本アプリでYoutubeにアクセスしないでください。画面を薄く表示したり、また擬似的なロック画面を表示しアクセスすると、Youtube規約違反になる可能性がございます。本アプリではアクセスを認めておりません。本アプリを使用したことによる損害は一切責任をおいませんので、予めご了承ください。 【こんな人におすすめです】 ・ブラウジングに、表示画面なんて必要のないという第6感に目覚めた稀有な人。 ・通勤中、ブラウジングしたいが、周りの目が気になってしまう人。 ・何かと薄いのが好きな人。 ・暗い部屋でブラジングしたい人。 ・怖いコンテンツを探しにブラウジングをしたいが、はっきり目えない状態で見たい など 【主な機能】 ・シンプルなブラウジング機能 ・表示の濃さを調整 ・擬似ロック画面の表示

About

HalfMoon Browser

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A browser that lets you do everything with one hand. HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb. ■ Unique dial operation for one-handed use Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function. • Back / Forward / Home • New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab • Search / URL Input • Add Bookmark • Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page • Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu) Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen. ■ Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. • Add, delete, and rearrange items • Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) • Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) • Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x • Adjust haptic feedback intensity ■ Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. • Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level • Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen • Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads) Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site. ■ Other Features • Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) • Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) • Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) • Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) • Site Data / Download / History Management ■ About the Pro Version Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free. If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version. The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase: • Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each • Favorites exclusive to Private Mode ■ Privacy This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).

Screenshots

キエールブラウザ3 screens
HalfMoon Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: キエールブラウザ at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. キエールブラウザ also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). HalfMoon Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price 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. HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. キエールブラウザ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

キエールブラウザ ships an update every 2 months, HalfMoon Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
キエールブラウザ versus HalfMoon Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterキエールブラウザHalfMoon Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developeryuki okadaKotaro Tominaga

In-app purchases

None

キエールブラウザ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
  • Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99

Questions

Is キエールブラウザ free?
キエールブラウザ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do キエールブラウザ or HalfMoon Browser have ads?
キエールブラウザ shows ads; HalfMoon Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, キエールブラウザ or HalfMoon Browser?
キエールブラウザ ships an update every 2 months, and HalfMoon Browser fortnightly. Most recently, キエールブラウザ was updated on October 16, 2026 and HalfMoon Browser on October 24, 2026.

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