Net Skip vs Basic Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Net Skip
Experience fast, ad-free web browsing with a focus on user privacy. This open-source browser offers a clean interface and avoids tracking, rewards, or data collection.
- Ad-free browsing
- No tracking
- Open-source
- Minimalist interface
- Fast browsing experience
- No data collection
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Net Skip is a thoughtfully designed web browser that brings clarity and speed to everyday browsing. Built on the system's native web engine, Net Skip renders pages quickly and scrolls smoothly, with an interface that quietly steps aside as you read. The result is a browser that feels light, responsive, and out of the way — letting you focus on the page rather than the chrome around it. FEATURES — Fast page loads and fluid scrolling, powered by the native web engine — A clean, uncluttered interface that recedes while you read — Swipe between tabs with a single gesture — Visual tab overview with live previews of every open page — Automatic session restore — your tabs are right where you left them — Built-in ad and tracker blocking, on by default — A choice of search engines, with suggestions as you type — Find-on-page, adjustable text zoom, and a request-desktop-site option — Favorites and full browsing history, with simple controls to clear what you wish — Light, dark, and automatic appearance modes — Optional haptic feedback for a more tactile experience — JavaScript and custom user-agent settings for advanced users PRIVACY BY DESIGN Net Skip is built around a simple idea: your browsing belongs to you. — No advertising of any kind — No tracking, analytics, or telemetry — No in-app purchases or subscriptions — No accounts, no sign-in, no profile What happens in Net Skip stays on your device. OPEN SOURCE Net Skip is fully open source. The complete source code is published openly so anyone can read it, audit it, or contribute. You can find the project at https://github.com/Net-Skip. ABOUT THE APP FAIR Net Skip is brought to you by the App Fair Project, a non-profit charity dedicated to creating and maintaining digital public goods in the form of mobile applications. Learn more at https://appfair.org.
Basic Browser
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Download the new Basic Browser for your iPhone and iPad. Simple and Fast Browser. Enjoy! Features: • Tap to add or remove bookmark easily. • Request desktop, tablet or phone website. • Tap to zoom content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Net Skip at none against Basic Browser's shown. Basic Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Net Skip ships an update every 2 weeks, Basic Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Net Skip | Basic Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The App Fair Project Inc | Kit Hoong Ngau |
In-app purchases
Net Skip
No in-app purchases
Basic Browser
No in-app purchases
