Comparison

Telescopure vs M

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

Head to head
About

Telescopure

A minimalist web browser for iOS offering essential browsing features like full-screen browsing, page zoom, and pull-to-refresh. It allows users to select their preferred search engine and supports both light and dark themes. This open-source application can also be set as the default browser.

Highlights
  • Full-screen browsing
  • Page zoom
  • Pull to refresh
  • Bookmark favorite pages
  • Selectable search engines
  • Light and dark themes
  • Set as default browser
Features
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Telescopure is a browser for iOS which has minimal functions. Functions - Open an HTTP or HTTPS link. - Search by keywords. - Browse a page in the full screen. - Pull to refresh. - Page Zoom. - Bookmark user's favorite page. - Open a link of other app in Telescopure. - User can select a search engine (Google/Bing/DuckDuckGo). - Support light and dark themes. You can set Telescopure as your default browser app. You can use Telescopure to debug your application that work with the browser. Telescopure is an open source software. Developer may end support for older iOS without notice.

About

M

This utility app provides discreet timekeeping for situations where glancing at a watch is impractical. It's designed for performers, speakers, or anyone needing to monitor time without visual distraction.

Highlights
  • Discreet time display
  • Ideal for performances
  • Useful for speeches
  • Supports Apple Watch
  • iPhone and iPod compatible
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Comedians challenging a comedy contest cannot see their watch. If an app tell them the time, it's very helpful, so I made it. Maybe you can use this app for a speech in school or office.

Screenshots

Telescopure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: M at daily against Telescopure's monthly. M also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telescopure ships an update monthly, M daily. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Telescopure versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelescopureM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTakuto NakamuraTsuyoshi Nakajima

Customer experience

Telescopure

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

M

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Telescopure

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telescopure free?
Telescopure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Telescopure or M have ads?
Neither Telescopure nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telescopure or M?
Telescopure ships an update monthly, and M daily. Most recently, Telescopure was updated on August 21, 2026 and M on June 4, 2026.

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