# Focus vs Via Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Via Browser at none against Focus's 1. Via Browser also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Focus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 116). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 4.9K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 79% of Via Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, Via Browser every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Via Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898/reviews)** | [4.5 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-browser/id1639085829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [庆彬 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630153590) | [亚锋 涂](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639060061) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898)

Enhance your browsing with a customizable video player, powerful ad blocker, and advanced reading tools. Enjoy hands-free page turning, web translation, and script support for a personalized online experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable video player, Userscript support (JavaScript, Tampermonkey), Advanced reading mode, Hands-free auto page turning, Powerful ad blocking, Web translation, Bookmark syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Powerful script support
- 🔒 Effective ad-blocking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and reloading issues
- 🔋 Draining battery life
- ⛔ Removal of download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain websites
- Inconsistent script performance
- Inability to export bookmarks

**Requested features**

- Add mute tab button
- Implement desktop mode
- Improve video playback controls
- Restore video download feature


### Via Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-browser/id1639085829)

A minimalist and lightweight web browser designed for speed and minimal memory usage. It offers extensive customization options, ad blocking, and essential browsing features for a clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** Quiet browsing experience, Low memory usage, Minimalist design, Customizable interface, Ad blocking, Night mode, Request desktop site

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and lightweight browser
- 💾 Minimal storage footprint (4.8MB)
- ⚙️ Advanced customization options (CSS/JS injection, ad-blocking rules)
- 🔒 Strong privacy controls and data management
- 🎯 Clean, minimalist UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Sync functionality completely broken across devices
- 🐛 Bookmarks disappear after several days of use
- 💾 Excessive cache accumulation (200MB+ after minimal use)
- 🔧 iOS version lacks many Android features
- ⚠️ Website compatibility issues (iCloud, some sites block access)

**Reported bugs**

- Sync not working between devices
- Bookmarks disappearing after days of use
- Cache not clearing properly, excessive memory usage
- Settings URL field resets on app restart
- Userscripts install but don't execute

**Requested features**

- Set as default browser
- Cross-device bookmark synchronization
- Resource sniffer/traffic inspection tool
- QR code scanner functionality
- Userscript/Tampermonkey full support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Via Browser free?

Via Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus or Via Browser?

Focus is rated higher. Focus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Via Browser averages 4.5 from 116 ratings.

### Do Focus or Via Browser have ads?

Neither Focus nor Via Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Via Browser?

Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Via Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Focus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Via Browser on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*