Comparison

Quiche Browser vs GlanceVNC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Quiche Browser

A private, fast, and highly customizable web browser designed for a focused and distraction-free experience. It offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, a unique dark mode for all websites, and one-handed operation. This independent browser is built from scratch for performance and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Customizable toolbars and menus
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Website dark mode
  • One-handed comfort mode
  • Support for any search engine
  • Full-screen reading mode
Features
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An independent browser thoughtfully designed by a single human, and funded by its users. WHAT THE PRESS SAYS “A very robust, exquisitely designed, stunningly handsome web browser. […] It’s just so thoughtful. So utterly modern in its appearance and features, but old-school in its hyperfocus on serving you, the user, through craftsmanship.” — Daring Fireball “My favorite iOS browser these days is Quiche Browser. It’s somehow both incredibly simple and one of the most customizable browsers I’ve ever tried.” — The Verge “Quiche Browser has clearly been designed with care.” — MacStories “If you want a lightweight, private, minimalistic, yet customizable web browsing experience on your iPhone – [Quiche Browser] might be the perfect answer for you.” — 9to5Mac “Quiche Browser is unique, engaging, and fully customizable.” — Lifehacker BROWSER CUSTOMIZATION DESIGNED TO STAY SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL • Choose and place every toolbar and menu button. • Customize the address bar’s appearance and contents. • Choose from a list of ready-to-use toolbars, which you can then adapt to your needs. • Use a Liquid Glass toolbar, or switch to a Classic one if Liquid Glass isn’t your thing. • Manage tabs with multiple display and sorting options. • Read web pages in full screen for focused, distraction-free browsing. BUILT-IN BLOCKING Ads, trackers, and cookie banners are blocked by default.  Pages load faster and feel less cluttered. DARKEN ALL WEBSITES Pick a unique dark mode theme and apply it to every website. No more blinding white pages at night. COMFORT MODE Adjust the interface so your tabs, favorites, and search suggestions are always easy to reach with one hand. UNIQUE QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS EVERYWHERE • Use any search engine, even Kagi or your own SearXNG instance. • Enhance your toolbar with a wide range of tools: disable JavaScript, switch to desktop mode, close all tabs and clear data, translate pages, and more. • Estimated read time for every page. • Open new tabs on the website of your choice. • Extreme energy saving in Low Power Mode. MY PRIVACY STANCE: KEEP YOUR DATA FOR YOURSELF • Zero data tracking or usage monitoring. • Never connects to any first-party or third-party servers, except to RevenueCat for managing purchases and preventing fraud. • No sign-up, obviously. LIGHTWEIGHT, FAST, AND ORIGINAL Quiche Browser is not another bloated clone of Firefox, Brave, or Chrome. I built it entirely from scratch for performance and to keep it lightweight. FULLY INDEPENDENT • No investors dictating growth or influencing product direction. • No search engine deals, data monetization, or partner agreements shaping the browser. • It’s just me, building the browser of my dreams. 100% FUNDED BY USERS Subscribing to Quiche PLUS unlocks additional features such as Website Darkening, Comfort Mode, all app icons, and all button styles. Building a web browser alone is a full-time job, and subscribing also allows me to: • Keep the app up to date with new iOS releases and features. • Build more unique features. • Start working toward a macOS version. — greg@quiche.industries threads.net/quicheindustries instagram.com/quicheindustries bsky.app/profile/quiche.industries mastodon.social/@quicheindustries Terms and Conditions https://quiche.industries/browser/terms/

About

GlanceVNC

Features
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Connect to your computers from your iPhone or iPad with GlanceVNC, a remote desktop app for RDP, VNC and compatible Mac Screen Sharing servers. CONTROL YOUR WAY Tap directly in Touch mode or move the pointer in Trackpad mode. Pinch to zoom in either mode. Trackpad mode follows the pointer across the enlarged desktop; Touch mode lets you tap the area you zoomed into. Switch modes without losing your zoom, use two fingers to scroll, and hold to drag. Simple built-in help explains each gesture. YOUR COMPUTERS AT A GLANCE Save your connections for quick access, discover compatible VNC computers on your local network, and recognise recent sessions with desktop previews saved on your device. Personalise your home screen with a custom background. Review RDP server certificates in the app when approval is needed; a changed certificate requires a new review. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD A compact iPhone layout and spacious iPad cards keep your connections easy to reach. Use the on-screen keyboard or a compatible external keyboard and pointing device. Choose 16-bit or 24-bit colour for your next VNC connection. Enjoy clear panels on iOS 18 and Liquid Glass on iOS 26 and later, with layouts that adapt to landscape and larger text. EXCHANGE CLIPBOARD TEXT Copy plain text from a compatible VNC, Mac Screen Sharing or RDP desktop to your device, or send device text to the remote clipboard. Open the expanded session toolbar to use Copy from remote or Paste to remote, then use the remote app’s Paste command to insert text. KEEP YOUR CONNECTIONS WITH YOU Saved connection details sync through iCloud. Saved passwords use Apple Keychain and can sync through iCloud Keychain when available. Desktop previews and custom backgrounds stay on your device. GlanceVNC requires a computer with a compatible RDP or VNC server, or Mac Screen Sharing enabled and a network connection that can reach it. Remote access outside your local network requires your own network setup. Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later, including iOS and iPadOS 26.

Screenshots

Quiche Browser4 screens
GlanceVNC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quiche Browser at Free against GlanceVNC's $2.99. GlanceVNC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Quiche Browser is free to download; GlanceVNC costs $2.99 up front. Quiche Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GlanceVNC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quiche Browser ships an update every 4 days, GlanceVNC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quiche Browser versus GlanceVNC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuiche BrowserGlanceVNC
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (877 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings877 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGregory de JonckheereChris Russell

Bugs and requests

Quiche Browser

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional issues with YouTube ad blocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Swipe gestures for tab management
  • Bookmark import/export functionality
  • Integrated translation capabilities
  • Cross-device synchronization

GlanceVNC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Quiche Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Quiche PLUS Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quiche PLUS Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Quiche Enthusiast Tip$2.99
  • Quiche Connoisseur Tip$4.99
  • Quiche Gourmet Tip$9.99
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  • Quiche Grand Master Tip$14.99
None

GlanceVNC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quiche Browser free?
Quiche Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlanceVNC free?
GlanceVNC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quiche Browser or GlanceVNC have ads?
Neither Quiche Browser nor GlanceVNC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quiche Browser or GlanceVNC?
Quiche Browser ships an update every 4 days, and GlanceVNC every 3 days. Most recently, Quiche Browser was updated on October 30, 2026 and GlanceVNC on November 2, 2026.

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