Comparison

Asobi vs Glide

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

Head to head
About

Asobi

This app offers a clutter-free web browsing experience optimized for media consumption on mobile devices. It removes the URL bar for a more immersive view and includes features like ad blocking and incognito mode for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Clutter-free media viewing
  • No URL bar
  • Customizable default URL
  • Incognito mode
  • Ad blocking
  • Authentication on startup
  • Hidden recents menu
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Watching media over a browser has a lot of limited options on iOS. The default browser, safari has a ton of clutter which makes a non-immersive experience for consuming media. Asobi solves this problem. At its core, Asobi allows you to view media without any clutter on a mobile device because space is important when viewing a website. There is no URL bar in Asobi. Instead, a default URL can be set to open on every app launch. This allows the user to jump right into the action instead of having a homepage on the screen. Asobi also has other hallmarks of a standard web browser such as: - History - Bookmarks - Downloads There are also privacy related features such as: - Incognito mode - Ad blocking - Authentication on startup - Hiding content in the recents menu Asobi has a navigation bar to quickly access all the options above. This bar can be tucked away automatically or with a triple tap of the screen. The app is free and 100% open sourced: https://github.com/bdashore3/Asobi More information is in the app website: https://kingbri.dev/asobi Happy browsing!

About

Glide

Experience a faster, more private web with innovative gesture controls. Browse hands-free by tilting your device to scroll and switch tabs. Offers advanced privacy protection and a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Hands-free browsing with tilt gestures
  • Fast page loading
  • Advanced privacy protection
  • Intuitive tab management
  • Customizable search engines (Premium)
  • Private browsing mode (Premium)
Features
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Why Choose Glide? Glide transforms your browsing experience with cutting-edge technology that puts you in control. Whether you're researching, shopping, or just exploring the web, Glide delivers speed and security in every click. Key Features: • Revolutionary hands-free browsing with pitch and roll gestures • Tilt your device to scroll pages and switch tabs effortlessly • Lightning-fast page loading that saves you time • Advanced privacy protection that keeps your data safe • Intuitive tab management for seamless multitasking • Clean, modern interface that gets out of your way • Optimized for both casual browsing and power users Go Premium for Ultimate Freedom: • Unlimited browser tabs - open as many as you need • Private browsing mode for anonymous history • Custom search engines - choose your preferred provider Perfect For: • Users who want hands-free browsing while multitasking • People with accessibility needs or limited hand mobility • Students researching multiple topics simultaneously • Professionals managing various projects • Privacy enthusiasts who value data protection • Anyone tired of slow, cluttered browsers • Users who want a premium browsing experience What Makes Glide Special? Unlike other browsers that bog you down with unnecessary features, Glide focuses on what matters most: speed, privacy, and innovation. Our revolutionary gesture controls let you browse completely hands-free by simply tilting your device, while our streamlined design ensures every interaction is smooth and intuitive. Our advanced engine delivers web pages faster than ever. The free version gives you a taste of what modern browsing should feel like, with essential privacy features and ad blocking built right in. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited tabs, private browsing, and the freedom to choose your search engine. Join thousands of users who have already made the switch to faster, more private browsing. Download Glide today and discover what the web was meant to be. Start browsing better. Start browsing with Glide. TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://pmstani.github.io/#privacy

Screenshots

Asobi4 screens
Glide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Asobi at Free against Glide's $1.99. Asobi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Glide's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On ads 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

Asobi is free to download; Glide costs $1.99 up front. Glide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Asobi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asobi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asobi has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Asobi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Asobi versus Glide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsobiGlide
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (17 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrian DashorePierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Asobi

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Glide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Asobi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glide

One-time1
  • Glide Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Asobi free?
Asobi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glide free?
Glide costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Asobi or Glide?
Asobi is rated higher. Asobi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Glide averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Asobi or Glide have ads?
Neither Asobi nor Glide shows ads.

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