# Lion Browser vs Vertical Indicator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Vertical Indicator at free with in-app purchases against Lion Browser's subscription. Vertical Indicator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Lion Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Vertical Indicator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vertical Indicator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lion Browser has 113 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lion Browser ships an update every 5 days, Vertical Indicator every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lion Browser | Vertical Indicator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-indicator/id6760511489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876328066) | [JASON MARSHALL JONES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860466477) |

## What reviewers say

### Lion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301)

This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.

**Highlights:** Blocks explicit websites, Detects inappropriate images, Customizable detection sensitivity, Whitelist mode, PIN-protected settings, Weekly accountability reports, Personal browsing limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Family Plan (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


### Vertical Indicator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-indicator/id6760511489)

This app uses your phone's camera to automatically measure your vertical jump height. Get instant results and athlete performance analytics to help improve explosiveness for sports like basketball and volleyball.

**Highlights:** Automatic vertical jump measurement, Instant jump height results, Athlete performance analytics, Camera-based measurement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Remove | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lion Browser free?

Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vertical Indicator free?

Vertical Indicator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lion Browser or Vertical Indicator?

Vertical Indicator is rated higher. Lion Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Vertical Indicator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lion Browser or Vertical Indicator have ads?

Vertical Indicator shows ads; Lion Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lion Browser or Vertical Indicator?

Lion Browser ships an update every 5 days, and Vertical Indicator every 2 months. Most recently, Lion Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vertical Indicator on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*