µBrowser vs Merrimack Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
µBrowser
A micro browser designed for your Apple Watch, offering a quick way to access basic web browsing when other devices aren't available. It allows you to open URLs, search the web, and manage your browsing history and favorites.
- Open any URL
- Web search with DuckDuckGo
- View and save visited pages
- Manage bookmarks via iOS app
- Watch face complications
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µBrowser is the micro browser for your Apple Watch. Quickly look something up, open a favorite website or read a webpage when you don’t have another device around. Built for short visits on a small screen, µBrowser puts the web on your wrist. NEW: Ask µBrowser Ask questions about webpages, get a quick summary and explore further with follow-up questions. Answers include sources so you can open the original page. FEATURES • Open web addresses directly on your Apple Watch. • Search with DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing, Brave Search, Startpage or Ecosia. • Revisit recent pages and save your favorites as bookmarks. • Manage bookmarks with the iPhone companion app. • Quickly access the browser through watch face complications. • Choose whether to save browsing history and searches, and keep cookies between sessions. PLEASE NOTE Browsing on your wrist has its limits. Large or complex webpages may not work as expected, JavaScript support is limited, and signing in to websites may not work. Ask µBrowser works with publicly readable content and may be unable to access pages behind sign-ins or paywalls. Ask µBrowser requires watchOS 27 or later and available Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute services. Availability depends on your device, Apple Account, language and region. Daily usage limits may apply. An internet connection is required.
Merrimack Connect
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The Merrimack Connect app makes connecting with the Town of Merrimack convenient. This is your tool to help improve Merrimack by reporting local issues like potholes and graffiti or damaged trees, playground equipment, street signs, and sidewalks. The process to report an issue is handled quickly and easily by opening the app and submitting a service request. You can then track the Town’s response. The app harnesses the power of GPS to provide a precise location for staff so that they can begin fixing the problem quickly. You can also include a photo with your report to help the Town easily identify the problem. Downloading and using Merrimack Connect is free and helps you proactively help create the best Merrimack. The Merrimack Connect is developed by SeeClickFix (a division of CivicPlus) under contract with the Town of Merrimack.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Merrimack Connect at Free against µBrowser's $2.99. µBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Merrimack Connect is free to download; µBrowser costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
µBrowser ships an update every 3 weeks, Merrimack Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | µBrowser | Merrimack Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (107 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Arno Appenzeller | Town of Merrimack |
In-app purchases
µBrowser
No in-app purchases
Merrimack Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is µBrowser free?
Is Merrimack Connect free?
Do µBrowser or Merrimack Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, µBrowser or Merrimack Connect?
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