Mono Browser vs NanoPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mono Browser
Experience a unique browsing journey with a focus on a monochromatic interface, customizable themes, and enhanced privacy. Enjoy features like an integrated ad blocker, an option to keep the screen on, and anonymous browsing.
- Monochromatic browsing experience
- Integrated ad blocker
- Anonymous browsing (invisible mode)
- Keep screen on while browsing
- Customizable themes and app icons
- Long tap to open links without leaving current page
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Mono — a browser built for how you actually browse. Designed for iPhone and iPad, Mono strips away the clutter of modern browsers and gives you a clean, monochrome experience — or add a splash of colour, your call. FEATURES - Long-press any link to open it without leaving the page - Built-in ad blocker - No-image mode for faster, lighter browsing - Keep-screen-on while browsing - Favourites, reimagined - Custom themes, app icons and accent colours - Invisible mode for private browsing - Search with DuckDuckGo, Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ecosia or Baidu COMPLETELY FREE Every feature in Mono — ad blocker, no-image mode, keep-screen-on, invisible mode, all of it — is free, full stop. No ads, no data selling, and no visibility into your browsing activity, favourites, or usage. Ever. If you'd like to support development, you can leave an optional donation from within the app. THE STORY Mono started as a personal project to fix what I felt was missing from other browsers, and grew into a full-featured mobile browser along the way. It's built and maintained solo, so bugs can happen — please reach out via the support page with issues or ideas. I read every message. Mono is developed by Nubliq, an independent software studio building simple, honest apps. CREDITS Search icons by Royyan Wijaya (Flaticon) Premium icons by Mayor Icons (Flaticon) Clean icons by smalllikeart (Flaticon) Photo & shopping bag icons by Freepik (Flaticon)
NanoPlayer
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NanoPlayer is a lightweight stream URL player. It plays network stream URLs you provide — it does NOT supply, host, or distribute any channels, streams, or media content. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP You must bring your own legally obtained stream URL (e.g. an HLS stream your organization or service has authorized you to access). Paste the URL into the app to start playing. FEATURES • TV Remote-style 1–9 preset grid — tap a number key to instantly switch to your preset stream • Channel list with alphabetical index, name search • Import streams: single URL or batch via M3U file • Favorite channels for quick access • Subtitle / CC track detection (when the stream includes embedded tracks) • Sleep timer — auto-stop after a set duration • Full-screen playback with auto-rotate to landscape • Full-screen gestures: slide right half to adjust volume, left half to adjust brightness • Auto-resume last played stream on launch • Auto-skip on stream error • Dead-link detection and cleanup for custom entries • Light / Dark / System appearance theme • Game controllers: play/pause, switch channels, and cycle presets with an MFi, Xbox, or PlayStation controller. • Quick Links (URL schemes): open a preset, play/pause, or switch channels from Safari, a Home Screen icon, or another app — e.g. `nanoplayer://play?preset=1`. • Apple Shortcuts: automate NanoPlayer — start a channel preset when you connect to your car, get home, and more. PRO (one-time purchase) Unlock all limits and advanced features: • Preset grid: 3 slots → 9 slots • Favorites: up to 5 → unlimited • Custom imports: up to 5 → unlimited IMPORTANT NOTICE NanoPlayer does not provide, host, or distribute any streaming content, channel lists, or media resources. You are solely responsible for ensuring the stream URLs you import are legally obtained and that you have the right to access them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NanoPlayer at every 3 days against Mono Browser's every 5 weeks. Mono Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Mono Browser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and NanoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mono Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, NanoPlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mono Browser | NanoPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorenzo Lombardo | 恒俭 董 |
In-app purchases
Mono Browser
- PremiumFree
- Donation Small$0.99
- Donation Medium$2.99
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- Donation Large$4.99
NanoPlayer
- NanoPlayer Pro$2.99









