Comparison

Beacon Web Browser vs eBrowser

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Web Browser

A privacy-focused web browser that replaces traditional certificate authorities with decentralized peer-to-peer naming systems. It offers on-device DNSSEC validation and supports encrypted DNS with Handshake naming.

Highlights
  • Decentralized peer-to-peer naming systems
  • On-device DNSSEC validation
  • Encrypted DNS with Handshake naming
  • Access to Ethereum names
  • Open source development
Features
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Beacon is a privacy and security-focused browser with the goal of replacing traditional certificate authorities with decentralized peer-to-peer naming systems, DNSSEC, and DNS-Based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE)! 1. We use a lightweight peer-to-peer client that connects to the Handshake network[1] and syncs block headers in a few seconds! 2. On-device DNSSEC validation, you don't need to trust external resolvers. Beacon doesn't use a centralized DNSSEC signing key either. Instead, it requests and verifies proofs from the Handshake network. 3. Enable your device to use encrypted DNS with Handshake naming support. Handshake links to other naming systems such as Ethereum using HIP-5. Beacon supports accessing those names too! Try opening humbly.eth or impervious.forever. 4. Look for "Secured by Handshake" to identify websites secured by decentralized DNS-Based Authentication. 5. Beacon is open source! Submit feedback, contribute and report bugs or issues: https://github.com/imperviousinc/beacon-ios [1] https://handshake.org

About

eBrowser

Browse the internet privately and securely with a feature-rich web browser. It automatically deletes cookies and history upon closing and offers robust file management and transfer capabilities. Enjoy a clutter-free and personalized online experience.

Highlights
  • Incognito browsing by default
  • Automatic cookie and session deletion
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Download manager with pause/resume
  • File manager with media players
  • File transfer via Wi-Fi and USB
  • RAR and Zip file extraction
Features
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eBrowser is a private, incognito-only browser built for speed, safety, and total control over your downloads. No history saved, no tracking — every cookie and session is wiped the moment you close the app. Unlike most "private" browsers, eBrowser also doubles as a full file manager: download, organize, play, and unzip your files without leaving the app. PRIVACY & SECURITY • Permanent incognito mode — nothing is saved unless you choose to • Auto-delete cookies and sessions on close • Optional passcode lock for the app • Choose your search engine: Google, Bing, or Yahoo POWERFUL BROWSING • Tabbed browsing — switch instantly between sites • Bookmark manager, find-in-page, text zoom, reader mode • Custom User-Agent support • Check HTTP connection details DOWNLOAD MANAGER • Download files, images, and videos with one tap • Pause, resume, or cancel downloads anytime • Real-time progress bar • Background downloads — keep browsing while files finish FILE MANAGER • Built-in audio player with playlist and cover art • Built-in video player • Create folders, move, copy, rename • View PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT, HTML • Unzip RAR and ZIP files, including password-protected archives • Share files directly with other apps or friends • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer support Whether you're researching, shopping, or just browsing privately, eBrowser keeps your activity hidden and your files organized — all in one app.

Screenshots

Beacon Web Browser4 screens
eBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Web Browser at none against eBrowser's 1. Beacon Web Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacon Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Beacon Web Browser against 4.4 for eBrowser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 18 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon Web Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, eBrowser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Beacon Web Browser versus eBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon Web BrowsereBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1418 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB144 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperImpervious IncEyermin Colon Sanchez

Customer experience

Beacon Web Browser

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

eBrowser

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Web Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

eBrowser

One-time1
  • Premium Private eBrowser$9.99

Questions

Is Beacon Web Browser free?
Beacon Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eBrowser free?
eBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beacon Web Browser or eBrowser?
Beacon Web Browser is rated higher. Beacon Web Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while eBrowser averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Beacon Web Browser or eBrowser have ads?
eBrowser shows ads; Beacon Web Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Beacon Web Browser or eBrowser?
Beacon Web Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and eBrowser every 2 months. Most recently, Beacon Web Browser was updated on October 15, 2026 and eBrowser on October 20, 2026.

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