@Beat vs vBrowser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
@Beat
This app displays and converts Swatch Internet Time (.beat time) across your Apple devices. It allows you to set alarms and notifications based on this unique time system, which divides the day into 1000 beats.
- Display .beat time
- Convert local time to .beat time
- Convert .beat time to local time
- Set .beat time alarms
- Set .beat time notifications
- Supports iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad
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Display .beat time on your iPhone, Apple watch or iPad. Convert your local 24-hour time to .beat time and vice-versa. Set an alarm or a notification for defined .beat times. Swatch Internet Time (.beat time) is a decimal time concept with no timezone introduced in 1998 by the Swatch Group. Instead of hours and minutes, the solar day is divided into 1000 parts called ".beats".
vBrowser
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Browse the web directly from your Apple Watch with vBrowser - the complete web browsing solution for your wrist! vBrowser brings full web browsing capabilities to your Apple Watch, allowing you to access any website, search the web, and stay connected without pulling out your iPhone. MAIN FEATURES: - Full web browsing on Apple Watch - access any website directly from your wrist - Type or speak any URL or search term for quick navigation - Google search integration for instant web searches - Bookmark manager - save your favorite sites for quick access - Browsing history - easily revisit your recent pages - iOS companion app for enhanced control: • Remote control - open websites on your Watch from your iPhone • Sync bookmarks and history across devices • Manage your browsing experience DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH: - Optimized user interface for small screens - Large touch targets for easy navigation - Swipe gestures for intuitive browsing - Efficient memory management for smooth performance PRIVACY & VALUE: - One-time purchase - no subscriptions or recurring fees - Completely ad-free experience - No in-app purchases - Secure browsing with ASWebAuthenticationSession vBrowser is the perfect companion for those moments when you need quick web access but don't have your iPhone handy. Whether you're checking a website, looking up information, or browsing your bookmarks, vBrowser makes it possible right from your wrist. Download vBrowser today and unlock the full potential of web browsing on your Apple Watch! Requires: Apple Watch with watchOS 10.0 or later, iOS 15.0 or later for companion app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: @Beat at Free against vBrowser's $3.99. vBrowser's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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
@Beat is free to download; vBrowser costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | @Beat | vBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Mulot | 锡伟 梁 |
In-app purchases
@Beat
No in-app purchases
vBrowser
No in-app purchases
