Roam Browser vs Surf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Roam Browser
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Roam Browser: Browse with Freedom, Explore with Ease. Experience the web the way it was meant to beβclean, fast, and free of clutter. Roam Browser (ιι₯ζ΅θ§) is designed for users who value minimalist aesthetics without compromising on powerful features. Key Features: 1. Minimalist Design Our "Less is More" philosophy ensures you focus on the content that matters. A clean interface and intuitive navigation make browsing a breeze. 2. Powerful Ad Blocking Tired of intrusive ads? Roam Browser features advanced ad-blocking technology to hide annoying pop-ups and banners, saving your data and battery life. 3. Web Purify & Site Fortification Exclusive "Web Purify" feature cleans up cluttered web pages and hides aggressive APP download prompts, giving you a professional and streamlined reading space. 4. Privacy First We prioritize your security. With local blocking and safe browsing features, your data stays yours. Browse privately with our Incognito mode. 5. Smart Search & Shortcuts Switch between your favorite search engines (Google, Bing, etc.) and access your most-visited sites, bookmarks, and history with a single tap. 6. Daily Essentials Stay informed with integrated local weather updates and personalized news recommendations, all within a lightweight app that doesn't slow down your phone. 7. Multi-Language Support Seamlessly switch between English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese to suit your preference. Why Choose Roam? Roam isn't just a browser; it's your personal window to the internet, stripped of the noise. Whether you're researching, reading, or just roaming the web, we provide the ultimate space for your digital life. Download Roam Browser today and start your journey of pure browsing!
Surf
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Browse, read and keep useful pages in one place. Surf Pro brings your bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs across iPhone, iPad and Mac. START WITH A COMPLETE BROWSER Browse for free, with no Surf account required. β’ Multiple tabs and private browsing β’ Webpage ad and tracker blocking, with per-site exceptions β’ Bookmarks, folders and history search β’ Reader with adjustable text and light, sepia or dark appearance β’ A file library with folders, tags, search and Recently Deleted β’ Import, rename, move and share ordinary documents, and create or open ZIP archives READ NOW, KEEP FOR LATER Save a readable article from Reader to keep its archived content for offline reading. Open it later from Reading List, even without a connection. Pages saved only as links still need the web. KEEP MORE WITH SURF PRO One subscription covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. β’ Sync bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs through your own iCloud β’ Keep an unlimited reading list and remember more website sign-ins β’ Remove the daily file-saving limit and save several files at once β’ Remember desktop mode and text size for each site Free includes up to five reading-list entries and five remembered sign-ins. Saved articles and sign-ins remain accessible if Pro ends. Browser-data sync requires Pro, iCloud sign-in and iCloud Sync enabled in Surf. File-library iCloud sync is available on every plan when those iCloud settings are enabled. CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Monthly and Yearly subscriptions offer a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Surf shows your localized price, billing period and applicable trial before you confirm with Apple. Membership shows your current plan and renewal or expiry details when available, with Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription. PRIVACY WITH CLEAR BOUNDARIES Surf includes no advertising or analytics SDK. Websites and your chosen search engine receive the requests needed to browse. Private tabs, cookies and form contents do not participate in browser-data sync. Saved sign-ins use the device keychain, with optional iCloud Keychain sync separately. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Eligible free trials convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/surf/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roam Browser at none against Surf's 3. Roam Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Surf's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Surf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Roam Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roam Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, Surf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roam Browser | Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ζ±ε ζ¨ | Matthew Wong |
In-app purchases
Roam Browser
No in-app purchases
Surf
- Surf Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Surf Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Surf Pro (Lifetime)$59.99








