Comparison

Telescopure vs Glide

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

Glide

Experience a faster, more private web with innovative gesture controls. Browse hands-free by tilting your device to scroll and switch tabs. Offers advanced privacy protection and a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Hands-free browsing with tilt gestures
  • Fast page loading
  • Advanced privacy protection
  • Intuitive tab management
  • Customizable search engines (Premium)
  • Private browsing mode (Premium)
Features
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Why Choose Glide? Glide transforms your browsing experience with cutting-edge technology that puts you in control. Whether you're researching, shopping, or just exploring the web, Glide delivers speed and security in every click. Key Features: • Revolutionary hands-free browsing with pitch and roll gestures • Tilt your device to scroll pages and switch tabs effortlessly • Lightning-fast page loading that saves you time • Advanced privacy protection that keeps your data safe • Intuitive tab management for seamless multitasking • Clean, modern interface that gets out of your way • Optimized for both casual browsing and power users Go Premium for Ultimate Freedom: • Unlimited browser tabs - open as many as you need • Private browsing mode for anonymous history • Custom search engines - choose your preferred provider Perfect For: • Users who want hands-free browsing while multitasking • People with accessibility needs or limited hand mobility • Students researching multiple topics simultaneously • Professionals managing various projects • Privacy enthusiasts who value data protection • Anyone tired of slow, cluttered browsers • Users who want a premium browsing experience What Makes Glide Special? Unlike other browsers that bog you down with unnecessary features, Glide focuses on what matters most: speed, privacy, and innovation. Our revolutionary gesture controls let you browse completely hands-free by simply tilting your device, while our streamlined design ensures every interaction is smooth and intuitive. Our advanced engine delivers web pages faster than ever. The free version gives you a taste of what modern browsing should feel like, with essential privacy features and ad blocking built right in. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited tabs, private browsing, and the freedom to choose your search engine. Join thousands of users who have already made the switch to faster, more private browsing. Download Glide today and discover what the web was meant to be. Start browsing better. Start browsing with Glide. TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://pmstani.github.io/#privacy

Screenshots

Telescopure4 screens
Glide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Telescopure at Free against Glide's $1.99. Telescopure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Telescopure is free to download; Glide costs $1.99 up front. Glide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Telescopure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Telescopure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Telescopure versus Glide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelescopureGlide
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTakuto NakamuraPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Telescopure

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

Glide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Telescopure

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glide

One-time1
  • Glide Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Telescopure free?
Telescopure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glide free?
Glide costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Telescopure or Glide?
Telescopure is rated higher. Telescopure averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Glide averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Telescopure or Glide have ads?
Neither Telescopure nor Glide shows ads.

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