Comparison

Telescopure vs Blank Browser

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

Blank Browser

A modern web browser focused on speed, privacy, and user control. Offers standard and private browsing modes, robust content blocking, and detailed website insights. Securely manages passwords with optional PIN protection.

Highlights
  • Private and standard browsing modes
  • Built-in content blocker (ads, trackers)
  • Customizable blocklists and whitelists
  • Detailed website information viewer
  • Secure password manager
  • Per-site permissions
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The web should work for you. Blank Browser is a modern web browser built for people who value speed, privacy, and control without sacrificing the browsing experience they expect. Whether you’re reading the news, shopping online, researching a topic, or managing your daily workflow, Blank Browser gives you the tools to browse the way you want. Choose between Standard Browsing and Private Browsing at any time. Standard Browsing saves your history, cookies, passwords, and website preferences for a familiar experience. Private Browsing uses an isolated browsing session that leaves no lasting website data behind when you’re finished. Switching between modes is quick and seamless. Take control of online distractions with a powerful built-in content blocker. Block ads, trackers, unwanted domains, and other web content to create a cleaner browsing experience. Import public filter lists, create your own blocklists and whitelists, build wildcard or regular expression rules, and customize exactly how websites behave. Your browsing experience is yours to control. Blank Browser also helps you better understand the websites you visit. View detailed page information including SSL certificate details, cookies, downloads, permissions, connection information, observed technologies, and other useful insights. Everything is presented in a clear and accessible way, making advanced information available without requiring technical expertise. Your passwords remain protected with the built-in Password Manager. Credentials are securely stored using Apple’s Keychain, with an optional PIN available for an additional layer of protection before viewing or editing saved logins. Additional features include: • Built-in ad and tracker blocking • Custom blocklists and whitelists • Import public filter lists • Regular expression and wildcard filtering • Per-site permissions • Popup blocking • Mobile and desktop website switching • Download manager • Favorites manager • Detailed page information • Browsing statistics • Modern tab management • Password Manager with optional PIN protection • Support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Unlike many browsers, Blank Browser does not require you to create an account before you can browse the web. There are no mandatory sign-ins or unnecessary barriers between you and the internet. Blank Browser is actively developed with regular updates focused on website compatibility, browsing performance, stability, privacy improvements, and new features. Every update is designed to make browsing faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable while keeping you in control of your experience.

Screenshots

Telescopure4 screens
Blank Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Telescopure at none against Blank Browser's 6. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Blank Browser sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Telescopure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Telescopure against 5.0 for Blank Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telescopure ships an update monthly, Blank Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Telescopure versus Blank Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelescopureBlank Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTakuto NakamuraBlackthorne Groupe LLC

Customer experience

Telescopure

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

Blank Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Telescopure

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Blank Browser

One-time6
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Treat Me to Lunch$4.99
  • Fuel a Bug Fix$9.99
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  • Browser Hero$24.99
  • Blank Browser Legend$49.99
  • Epic Dragon Slayer$99.99

Questions

Is Telescopure free?
Telescopure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blank Browser free?
Blank Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Telescopure or Blank Browser?
Telescopure and Blank Browser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Telescopure or Blank Browser have ads?
Neither Telescopure nor Blank Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telescopure or Blank Browser?
Telescopure ships an update monthly, and Blank Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Telescopure was updated on October 4, 2026 and Blank Browser on October 13, 2026.

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