Telescopure vs Grom 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.
Grom Browser
A fast, privacy-focused web browser for iPhone and iPad. It offers a clean interface, multiple tabs, incognito mode, and customizable search engine options. Users can also control JavaScript and switch between light and dark appearances.
- Fast and clean browsing
- Multiple tabs
- Private/Incognito mode
- Customizable search engine
- Desktop site mode
- JavaScript control
- Light/dark appearance
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Grom Browser is a lightweight, privacy-minded web browser for iPhone and iPad. Features: • Clean, fast browsing with a simple address bar • Multiple tabs for easy switching between pages • Private / Incognito mode • Choose your search engine (DuckDuckGo, Google, Yandex, Bing) • Desktop site mode when you need the full website layout • Optional JavaScript control in Settings • Light and dark appearance No account required. Open the app, enter a URL, and browse. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Grom-Browser-Privacy-Policy-08-02
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Telescopure at 5.0 against Grom Browser's 3.0. Grom Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Telescopure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Telescopure | Grom Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Takuto Nakamura | VISTEP, OOO |
In-app purchases
Telescopure
No in-app purchases
Grom Browser
No in-app purchases
