# Ham vs Via Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Ham at 5.0 against Via Browser's 4.4. Via Browser's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ham holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Via Browser has 161 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ham | Via Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham/id1577896044/reviews)** | [4.4 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-browser/id1639085829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 181 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [恩瀚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561606970) | [亚锋 涂](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639060061) |

## What reviewers say

### Ham

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham/id1577896044)

Manage your university schedule, book library resources, and reserve sports facilities. Access campus bus information and your student ID card quickly. Features include grade checking and course timetable import.

**Highlights:** Import university course schedules, Add and customize timetables, Book library and sports facilities, View campus bus information, Access student ID card, Check grades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Via Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-browser/id1639085829)

A minimalist and lightweight web browser designed for speed and minimal memory usage. It offers extensive customization options, ad blocking, and essential browsing features for a clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** Quiet browsing experience, Low memory usage, Minimalist design, Customizable interface, Ad blocking, Night mode, Request desktop site

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and lightweight browser
- 💾 Minimal storage footprint (4.8MB)
- ⚙️ Advanced customization options (CSS/JS injection, ad-blocking rules)
- 🔒 Strong privacy controls and data management
- 🎯 Clean, minimalist UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Sync functionality completely broken across devices
- 🐛 Bookmarks disappear after several days of use
- 💾 Excessive cache accumulation (200MB+ after minimal use)
- 🔧 iOS version lacks many Android features
- ⚠️ Website compatibility issues (iCloud, some sites block access)

**Reported bugs**

- Sync not working between devices
- Bookmarks disappearing after days of use
- Cache not clearing properly, excessive memory usage
- Settings URL field resets on app restart
- Userscripts install but don't execute

**Requested features**

- Set as default browser
- Cross-device bookmark synchronization
- Resource sniffer/traffic inspection tool
- QR code scanner functionality
- Userscript/Tampermonkey full support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ham free?

Ham is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Via Browser free?

Via Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ham or Via Browser?

Ham is rated higher. Ham averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Via Browser averages 4.4 from 161 ratings.

### Do Ham or Via Browser have ads?

Neither Ham nor Via Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ham or Via Browser?

Ham ships an update every 3 months, and Via Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Ham was updated on October 3, 2026 and Via Browser on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*