Telescopure vs NaviWave Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Full-screen browsing
- Page zoom
- Pull to refresh
- Bookmark favorite pages
- Selectable search engines
- Light and dark themes
- Set as default browser
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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.
NaviWave Browser
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NaviWave Browser is a swift and secure web browser. Spend more time browsing and less time waiting! With NaviWave, you can confidently explore the web and get your interested content. FEATURES: - Fast browsing to access your favorite content. - Add bookmarks and tabs quickly. - Organize your favorite sites effortlessly. - Switch Search Engines: Choose your preferred search engine on the fly. - Easily access your browsing history. - Easily connect to a VPN and protect your browsing privacy. Download NaviWave Browser, enjoy fast and unique browsing at your fingertips! By downloading NaviWave Browser, you are agreeing to the Terms of Use at https://naviwavebrowser.com/terms/. Learn more about how NaviWave Browser handles and protects your data in our Privacy Policy at https://naviwavebrowser.com/privacy/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Telescopure at none against NaviWave Browser's shown. NaviWave Browser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Telescopure ships an update monthly, NaviWave Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Telescopure | NaviWave Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Takuto Nakamura | Ais Business Mexico S.A. de C.V. |
In-app purchases
Telescopure
No in-app purchases
NaviWave Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Telescopure free?
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Do Telescopure or NaviWave Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, Telescopure or NaviWave Browser?
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