Comparison

Grabba Browser vs Cydog Browser

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

Head to head
About

Grabba Browser

This web browser integrates with specialized hardware to scan various data types directly into web page fields. It functions as a regular browser and allows web developers to easily incorporate data capture into their sites. Supports barcodes, RFID, MRZ, and more.

Highlights
  • Integrates with Grabba data capture devices
  • Scans barcodes, RFID, MRZ, card data
  • Functions as a normal web browser
  • Enables direct data input into web fields
  • Supports web developer integration
Features
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This Web browser is designed to integrate with Grabba data capture, data verification and transaction devices. The Grabba Browser can be used as a normal web browser as well. Now you can scan Barcode, RFID, MRZ,Card Data and more directly into the active field of a web page. You need to have a Grabba with the correct technologies fitted to suit your iPhone or iPod Touch to capture this data. For the web developer, you can now simply insert 1-2 lines of code (server side)to direct the scanned data into specific fields on the web page. Our support team can help you and tell you how easy this is to do. Grabba devices are available to capture data from the following sources (and use with the Grabba Browser): - Barcode - Proxcard - Magstripe - RFID - Contact Smartcard - MRZ (Passport and ID cards) - IR and serial comms - Signature capture - Fingerprint

About

Cydog Browser

This mobile browser enhances security with customizable features and an offline database for storing internet content. It offers a dedicated search with numerous engines and advanced encryption technologies to protect against cyber threats. An iMessage extension allows for secure, encrypted messaging.

Highlights
  • Enhanced mobile browser security
  • Offline database for internet content
  • Encrypted bookmarks and pictomarks
  • 40+ search engine integration
  • Proprietary anti-cookie and firewall tech
  • Deterrence decryption feature
  • Secure iMessage extension
Features
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TL;DR - Here's the bottom line on how our iOS Security & Social Browser works: Enhanced mobile browser security with easy customization. An offline database solution to store and catalog the internet safely, including Bookmarks and Pictomarks with bookmarks encrypted automatically. A dedicated search with over 40+ search engines. An option to purchase our proprietary anti-cookie potentiation and firewall technologies, including: the Walled Garden and the Wall Watcher. A deterrence decryption feature that allows users to view webpages relying on our new deterrence encryption technology. An iMessage extension to send encrypted text and picture messages securely. L;WR - Here's our long(er) explanation version: Mobile browsing can be a scary place. Hackers and Cyber Criminals have found innovative ways to target you on the devices and applications you use the most. Cydog Browser is a company which provides the world's leading web security for the masses. Our browser automatically blocks all non-secure http connections, leveraging Apple's App Transport Security (ATS) technology. This is the same technology Apple uses for its lockdown mode when users are being attacked by sophisticated hackers. Because we use this mode, you can't add code to reenable access to insecure connections, making your web connections more secure in the event of an application sandbox compromise. Our obfuscation mode creates web browsing entropy to make certain cyber-hijacks more difficult, decreasing Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks, and our anti-cookie potentiation and web firewall technologies block insecure events, making a user's clicks an active cybersecurity technique to trick sophisticated hackers. This browser is meant for minimalists who want automated features without the cybersecurity hassles. We hope you enjoy better mobile browser security with Cydog Browser! Want to know more about Cydog Browser? Visit: cydogbrowser.com

Screenshots

Grabba Browser2 screens
Cydog Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grabba Browser at 100% against Cydog Browser's 44%. Grabba Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Cydog Browser's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cydog Browser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Grabba Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cydog Browser holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cydog Browser has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Grabba Browser's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cydog Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grabba Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, Cydog Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Grabba Browser versus Cydog Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrabba BrowserCydog Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB80 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGrabba International Pty LtdMatthew Benchimol

Customer experience

Grabba Browser

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cydog Browser

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Grabba Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Cydog Browser

One-time4
  • Cydog Walled Garden$0.99
  • Cydog Wall Watcher$0.99
  • Cydog Injector$0.99
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  • Cydog Iconography$0.99

Questions

Is Grabba Browser free?
Grabba Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cydog Browser free?
Cydog Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grabba Browser or Cydog Browser?
Cydog Browser is rated higher. Grabba Browser averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cydog Browser averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Grabba Browser or Cydog Browser have ads?
Neither Grabba Browser nor Cydog Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grabba Browser or Cydog Browser?
Grabba Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cydog Browser every 10 days. Most recently, Grabba Browser was updated on September 18, 2026 and Cydog Browser on September 26, 2026.

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