Quiche Browser vs HopSites
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
HopSites
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HopSites is a native, distraction free workspace utility designed for the websites you visit every day. Instead of drowning in dozens of open browser tabs or digging through static bookmark folders, HopSites lets you organize your web into "Spaces" focused, live collections of sites tailored to your morning routine, sports, work projects, research, or leisure. SWIPE SEAMLESSLY BETWEEN LIVE SITES Within any Space, your saved websites remain live and ready. A simple swipe left or right glides between pages with smooth, tactile transitions. WebKit’s native edge gestures let you navigate back through a site's history, while a tap on any site pill returns you straight to its saved home. BUILT IN AD BLOCKING Enjoy a calmer, cleaner web experience. HopSites includes a lightweight, native ad blocker that prevents requests to known third-party ad networks directly on your device. Need ads on a specific publisher? Easily allow ads for that individual website with a single tap in the More menu. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT • Zero data collection: No analytics, tracking SDKs, or accounts. • No proxy servers: All web requests go straight between your device and the websites you visit. • Private iCloud Sync: Your Spaces, Sites, and custom styles sync seamlessly across your iPhone and iPad through your personal, private iCloud database. CURATED STARTER SPACES & DISCOVERY Explore 15 curated starter Spaces and a searchable directory of 150 editorial website suggestions across News, Science, Tech, Sports, Cooking, Travel, and more. Add existing favorites or type any custom web address. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED FOR IOS HopSites features an elegant native design with customizable Space backgrounds, light and dark appearances, and full iPad support. Simplify your daily browsing with HopSites.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HopSites at none against Quiche Browser's 6. Quiche Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Quiche Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HopSites asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Quiche Browser | HopSites |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (839 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 839 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gregory de Jonckheere | Hassan Javed |
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
HopSites
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Quiche Browser
- Quiche PLUS Monthly$3.991 Month
- Quiche PLUS Annual$29.991 Year
- 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
HopSites
No in-app purchases
Questions
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